In response to the remarks made by a student body on "Hong Kong independence" and Basic Law amendment, a spokesman for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (November 14) said that according to Article 159(4) of the Basic Law, no amendment to the Basic Law shall contravene the established basic policies of the People's Republic of China regarding Hong Kong.

      In accordance with the Constitution of the People's Republic of China, the National People's Congress enacted the Basic Law, prescribing the systems to be practised in the HKSAR, in order to ensure the implementation of the basic policies of the People's Republic of China regarding Hong Kong, i.e. "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy. Article 1 of the Basic Law clearly stipulates that the HKSAR is an inalienable part of the People's Republic of China. Therefore, any amendment to the Basic Law shall not touch on this basic policy of the HKSAR being an inalienable part of the People's Republic of China, and shall not be allowed to be used as a means to attain the independence of Hong Kong.

Ends/Monday, November 14, 2016
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