M22 Relationship between Central Government and HK

Question 1

Responsibilities of Central Authorities 1

Answer 1

Management of foreign affairs and defense

Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Chinese People’s Liberation Army

when necessary —-> help in the maintenance of public order and in disaster relief

Question 2

Responsibilities of Central Authorities 2

Answer 2

Appointment of the Chief Executive and the principal officials

Question 3

Responsibilities of Central Authorities 3

Answer 3

Interpretation and amendment of the Basic Law by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee

Question 4

Responsibilities of Central Authorities 4

Answer 4

Application of National Law (e.g. National Anthem and National Flag)

Question 5

Responsibilities of Central Authorities 5

Answer 5

The Standing Committee of National People’s Congress can return and invalidate the law submitted by HKSAR

Question 6

which is emphasised more

Answer 6

Emphasis on Central Authorities > HKSAR government (autonomy was authorised)

Question 7

what does the Central Authorities take charge of

Answer 7

they take charge of all affairs related to national sovereignty

Question 8

what is the HKSAR responsible for

Answer 8

it is responsible for handling the majority of administrative, legislative and judicial issues and setting economic and social policies

Question 9

when does the Central Authorities offer assistance to the HKSAR

Answer 9

They only offer assistance through national or regional policies according to the national development strategies or upon requests from the HKSAR