Relationship Between the Chinese Central Authorities and Regional Governments of Hong Kong and Macao: A Legal Perspective (China Academic Library)

This book discusses the basic theories and structures employed in handling the Central-SAR relationship under the "One Country, Two Systems" policy from the perspective of ruling by law. It also explores the fundamental principles and methods used in the division of powers between the central authorities and the SARs, and investigates the institutions responsible for handling the Central-SAR relationship and their practices. Further, it presents case studies since 1997 to help readers better understand the Central-SAR relationship. Lastly, the author raises some new questions for readers who want to further study this topic.-- Provided by publisher Front Matter ....Pages i-xix The State Structure (Nation–Region Relationship) in Constitutional Law (Zhenmin Wang)....Pages 1-21 The Historical Evolution of State Structures in China (Zhenmin Wang)....Pages 23-54 The Genesis and Operations of “One Country, Two Systems” Policy (Zhenmin Wang)....Pages 55-88 Legalization of “One Country, Two Systems” and Establishment of the SAR Organizational System (Zhenmin Wang)....Pages 89-108 The Basic Principles for Handling Relations Between the Central Authorities and the Special Administrative Regions (Zhenmin Wang)....Pages 109-141 The Powers of the Central Authorities (Zhenmin Wang)....Pages 143-179 The Powers Enjoyed by the Special Administrative Regions (Zhenmin Wang)....Pages 181-209 The Handling of the Relevant Relationships (Zhenmin Wang)....Pages 211-229 The Institutions for Handling Central/SAR Relations and Their Operations (Zhenmin Wang)....Pages 231-260 Case Study: The Central/SAR Relations Since 1997 (Zhenmin Wang)....Pages 261-318 Reviews of Constitutionality, Rule of Law, and National Unity (Zhenmin Wang)....Pages 319-392 Back Matter ....Pages 393-419