China’s Hong Kong: A Political and Cultural Perspective (China Academic Library)

This book differs from most others of its kind, by looking at the Hong Kong issue from China’s perspective, which in turn mirrors China’s own situation. Through a legal lens, the author conducts a political and cultural examination of the past and the present, and provides a comprehensive overview of the many theories and problems concerning Hong Kong. Including reflections on the theory of administrative absorption of politics, a historical review of “one country, two systems” and an analysis of the form and nature of the Basic Law, it offers a valuable reference resource for studying the historical, political and legal context of Hong Kong under the principle of “one country, two systems”. Instead of over-simplifying the issue of Hong Kong or only seeing it as a Chinese regional issue, the book regards it as a central Chinese issue and the key to understanding China. Front Matter....Pages i-vii Reflection(s) on “Administrative Absorption of Politics”....Pages 1-14 Silent Bitterness....Pages 15-29 The Walled City of Kowloon and the University of Hong Kong....Pages 31-42 The Art of Empire....Pages 43-56 Oceanic Thinking from a Continental Base....Pages 57-69 Sovereignty: Between the Way of Humane and Hegemony....Pages 71-84 The Origin of “One Country, Two Systems”....Pages 85-101 The “One Country” Conundrum: Country Versus State....Pages 103-116 The “One Country” Conundrum: China Versus Empire....Pages 117-134 The Form and Nature of the Basic Law....Pages 135-153 Retreat: From Gradual Transition to Radical Revolution....Pages 155-169 Contest: Between Politics and Law....Pages 171-189 China’s Sorrow....Pages 191-209 Back Matter....Pages 211-216