Critique of Hong Kong Nativism : From a Legal Perspective

"This book focuses on the separatist trend in Hong Kong, which it approaches by drawing on historical studies, political analysis, social studies and legal analysis. It offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary guide to the topic, addressing the historical evolution of "Hong Kong Nativism, " the theoretical connotations and fallacies of "Hong Kong Independence, " and the legal measures taken to forestall it. Written by mainland scholars who approach the subject matter from a legal perspective, the book offers revealing insights for all students and researchers who are interested in Hong Kong Basic Law and the current political situation in Hong Kong."-- Back cover Contents Part I: Origin and Development of Hong Kong Nativism Chapter 1: Where Is Hong Kong Nativism Going? 1.1 Restless “Hong Kong Nativism” 1.2 A Separatism that Boarders on Extremism 1.3 What Is the Real “Hong Kong Sense of Nativeness” References Chapter 2: A Historical Narration and Restoration of “Hong Kong Nativism” 2.1 The Historical Origin of Hong Kong Nativism 2.1.1 Colonial Immigrants: Nativism Without Native Land 2.1.2 Search for Identity and the Awakening of Hong Kong Nativism 2.1.3 Social Movements in the 1970s and the Formation of Nativism 2.2 The Transformation of Hong Kong Nativism and the Formation of “Hong Kong Independence” 2.2.1 Historical Situation Before and After the “Handover” 2.2.2 The Degradation of Hong Kong Nativism and the Formation of “Hong Kong Independence” Ideological Trend 2.2.3 From “Nativism” to “Separatism”: Reasons Why “Hong Kong Nativism” Turned into “Hong Kong Independence” 2.3 Restoration and Reconstruction: From “Separatism Consciousness” to “Native Consciousness” 2.3.1 Hong Kong Nativism: A Concept that Belongs to Local Consciousness 2.3.2 From “Separatist” to “Native”: A Restoration of Hong Kong Nativism 2.4 Conclusion References Chapter 3: A Psychosocial Perspective into the Radical Nativism in Hong Kong 3.1 Mirage and Reality of the Colonial Autonomous Movement 3.2 Fabrication and Fear of “Hong Kong Chauvinism” 3.3 The Snare and Shackles of Postcolonialism 3.4 The Grievance and Wrath of Populism 3.5 Conclusion References Part II: Legal Critique of Hong Kong Nativism: A Comparison with Taiwan Chapter 4: Democratic Independence: Taiwan’s Story and Hong Kong’s Future 4.1 Deconstruction of “Chinese Legal System”: The “Democratic Independence” Story of Taiwan 4.1.1 Undemocratic Chinese Legal System 4.1.2 The Democratic Construction of “Taiwan Independence” 4.2 The “Hong Kong Image” of Taiwan’s Story: Hong Kong’s Appeal for “Democratic Independence” 4.2.1 “Democratization”: The Beginning of “Hong Kong Independence” Ideology 4.2.2 “Democratic Independence of Hong Kong”: A Highly Similar Construction 4.3 Impasse and Countermeasure of Hong Kong “Democratic Independence” 4.3.1 Follow-Up Story of Taiwan “Democratic Independence” and Possible Consequences of Hong Kong “Democratic Independence” 4.3.2 How Could Hong Kong Avoid the Mire of “Democratic Independence” 4.4 Conclusion References Chapter 5: From “Taiwan Independence” to “Hong Kong Independence”: How Hong Kong Followed the Steps of Taiwan on the Road of Separatism 5.1 Major Theories of “Taiwan Independence” 5.1.1 “Unresolved Status of Taiwan”: Logic Start of “Taiwan Independence” 5.1.2 “Formosan Nation”: Political Premise of “Taiwan Independence” 5.1.3 “Self-Determination by Taiwan Residents”: Legal Basis of “Taiwan Independence” 5.1.4 “Democratic Independence”: Moral Justification of “Taiwan Independence” 5.2 Major Theories of “Hong Kong Independence” 5.2.1 “Hong Kong City-State”: Realistic Foundation of “Hong Kong Independence” 5.2.2 “Hong Kong Nation”: Political Premise of “Hong Kong Independence” 5.2.3 “Self-Determination by Referendum”: Legal Basis of “Hong Kong Independence” 5.2.4 “Democratic Independence”: Moral Justification of “Hong Kong Independence” 5.3 Inheritance of “Hong Kong Independence” from “Taiwan Independence” 5.3.1 Grounds for Hong Kong and Taiwan to Draw Lessons from Each Other 5.3.2 Inheritance and Interaction Between “Hong Kong Independence” and “Taiwan Independence” 5.3.3 The Collaboration of the Two Separatist Camps and Its Consequences 5.4 Conclusion References Chapter 6: On the Impossibility of Hong Kong “De Jure Independence” 6.1 Types of “Hong Kong Independence” and Hong Kong “De Jure Independence” 6.2 Three Approaches to “De Jure Independence” and Their Impossibility 6.2.1 “Independence by Enactment of Constitution”: Misinterpreted “Self-Determination” 6.2.2 “Independence by Amendment of Constitution”: “Absolute Constitution” Neglected 6.2.3 “Independence by Interpretation of Constitution”: Non-applicable “Taiwan Mode” 6.3 Remedies for “Hong Kong Independence” 6.4 Conclusion References Part III: The Basic Law and Hong Kong Nativism Chapter 7: Sovereignty, National Security, and Political Reform: Prevention Mechanism Against “Hong Kong Independence” Under the Hong Kong Basic Law 7.1 The Faces and Nature of “Hong Kong Independence” 7.1.1 Three Faces of “Hong Kong Independence”: Ethos, Theory, and Movement 7.1.2 The Nature of “Hong Kong Independence”: A Politicized Legal Issue 7.2 The Basic Law and Sovereignty 7.2.1 The Substance of “Hong Kong Independence”: Contest for Sovereignty 7.2.2 The Essence and Prospect of “50 Years Unchanged” 7.3 The Basic Law and National Security 7.3.1 “Article 23” Legislation: The Way to Contain “Hong Kong Independence” 7.3.2 Strategies to Pass the “Article 23” Legislation 7.4 The Basic Law and Political Reform 7.4.1 Restart Political Reform: The Way to Dissolve “Hong Kong Independence” 7.4.2 Critical Steps for Hong Kong’s Political Reform References Chapter 8: On Shaping and Consolidating the Basic Law Identification 8.1 Introduction: Identity Crisis Reflected by an Antics 8.2 Rise of Nativism: The Secret of Alienation 8.3 The Basic Law: A Bridge for National Identity and Local Identity 8.3.1 National Identity Dimension of the Basic Law 8.3.2 Local Identity Dimension of the Basic Law 8.3.3 Cohesion Between National Identity and Local Identity Under the Basic Law 8.4 Shaping and Strengthening the Basic Law Identification 8.5 Conclusion References Chapter 9: Practice and Effects of Law Scrutiny Adopted by the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal 9.1 Basis of Law Scrutiny 9.1.1 Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance (Cap. 383) 9.1.2 The Basic Law and Interpretations of the NPCSC 9.1.3 Overseas Jurisprudence 9.2 Object of Law Scrutiny 9.2.1 Source of Law Stipulated in Article 8 and Article 18 of the Basic Law 9.2.2 The Legislation of the National People’s Congress and Its Standing Committee 9.3 Consequences of Law Scrutiny 9.3.1 The Consequence of Seeking Interpretation from the NPCSC 9.3.2 The Consequence of the CFA Interpreting the Basic Law by Itself 9.4 Conclusion: Sophistication of the Basic Law References Chapter 10: On the Adoption of Empirical Evidence in the Interpretation of Hong Kong Basic Law 10.1 “Social Links” of the Brandeis Brief and Constitutional Laws 10.1.1 Origin of the Brandeis Brief 10.1.2 Brandeis Brief’s Intrusion in Constitutional Law Interpretation 10.2 The Application of Social Empirical Evidence by the CFA 10.2.1 Non-adoption of Social Empirical Evidence: The Chong Fung Yuen Case 10.2.2 Adoption of Social Empirical Evidence: The Ng Kung Siu Case and the Vallejos Case 10.3 The NPCSC’s Interpretation and Introduction of Social Empirical Evidence 10.3.1 Reinforce the Interpretation: Social Empirical Evidence’s Role in the Interpretation 10.3.2 Overlap Between Social Empirical Evidence and the Legislative Intent Interpretation 10.4 Conclusion References Appendix Don’t Rest Violence with Hong Kong Nativism Nativism Is No Separatism Lawful Punishment on Rioters The “2.8 Incident” Is Not a Hong Kong Version of “2.28 Incident” “One Country, Two Systems” Is Still the Antidote to the Collusion of Two Separatism “Hong Kong Independence”: An Illusion Doomed to Failure From “Anti-colonialism” to “Pro-independence” Ignorance of Common Sense and Hong Kong History Populist Nativism Results in Permanent Chaos The Interpretation: Justified, Beneficial, and Temperate An Essential Move to Maintain “One Country, Two Systems” Not a Strike to Hong Kong’s Judicial Independence The New Circumstances Call for Discourse Innovation Discourse Trap of Antagonism A Few Ideas for Discourse Innovation