Chinas Hong Kong A Political and Cultural Perspective [Hardcover]

This book differs from most others of its kind, by looking at the Hong Kong issue from Chinas perspective, which in turn mirrors Chinas 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.

Reflection(s) on administrative absorption of politics.- Silent Bitterness.- Kowloon Walled City and the University of Hong Kong.- The Art of Empire.- Oceanic Thinking from a Continental Base.- Sovereignty: Between the Path of Benevolence and Hegemony.- The Origin of One Country, Two Systems.- The One Country Conundrum: Country vs. State.- The One Country Conundrum: China vs. Empire.- The Form and Nature of the Basic Law.- Departure: From Gradual Transition to Radical Revolution.- Contest: between Politics and Law.- Chinas Melancholy.- Postscript.