2026-09-04
Under Article 31 of the Constitution, the state may establish special administrative regions when necessary, and the systems instituted in special administrative regions shall, in light of specific circumstances, be prescribed by laws enacted by the National People’s Congress. The Constitution is the root and origin of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Basic Law. The Constitution and the Basic Law together form the constitutional basis and order of the HKSAR. This episode examines the relationship between the Constitution and Hong Kong, and explains how the HKSAR’s political system embodies national sovereignty and the Central Authorities’ overall jurisdiction, while safeguarding the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong residents in accordance with law. Hong Kong residents can participate in state affairs through various channels, such as engaging in the work of state institutions, including the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, thereby jointly contributing to national governance and Hong Kong’s development.