Special administrative regions of China

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Special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China
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Government One country, two systems
Xi Jinping
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Area
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2,870.27 km2 (1,108.22 sq mi)
Population
 2014 [lower-alpha 1] estimate
7,858,800 [1] [2]
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6,920/km2 (17,922.7/sq mi)
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Special Administrative Region(s) of the People's Republic of China
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 中華人民共和國 特別 行政區
Simplified Chinese 中华人民共和国 特别 行政区
Cantonese Yale Jūng'wàh Yàhnmàhn Guhng'wòhgwok Dahkbiht Hàngjingkēui
Postal Chunghwa Jenmin Kunghokuo Tepieh Hsingchengchu
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Tèbié Xíngzhèngqū
Gwoyeu Romatzyh Jonghwa Renmin Gonqhergwo Tehbye Shyngjenqchiu
Wade–Giles Chung¹-hua² Jên²-min² Kung⁴-ho²-kuo² Tʻê⁴-pieh² Hsing²-chêng⁴-chʻü¹
IPA [tʰɤ̂.pjěɕǐŋ.ʈʂə̂ŋ.tɕʰý]
Yue: Cantonese
Yale Romanization Jūng'wàh Yàhnmàhn Guhng'wòhgwok Dahkbiht Hàngjingkēui
Jyutping Dak6bit6 Hang4zing3keoi1
IPA [tɐ̀k̚.pìːt̚hɐ̭ŋ.tsēːŋ.kʰɵ́y]

The special administrative regions (SAR) of the People's Republic of China are one of four types of province-level divisions of the People's Republic of China directly under the control of its Central People's Government (State Council), being integral areas of the country. As a region, they possess the highest degree of autonomy from China's central government. However, despite the relative autonomy that the Central People's Government offers the special administrative regions, the National People's Congress and its Standing Committee remains capable of enforcing laws for the special administrative regions. [3]

The legal basis for the establishment of SARs, unlike the other administrative divisions of China, is provided for by Article 31, rather than Article 30, of the Constitution of the People's Republic of China of 1982. Article 31 reads: "The state may establish special administrative regions when necessary. The systems to be instituted in special administrative regions shall be prescribed by law enacted by the National People's Congress in the light of the specific conditions". [4] [5] [6] [7]

At present, there are two SARs established by the Constitution: Hong Kong and Macau. These former British and Portuguese territories were transferred to China in 1997 and 1999, following the Sino-British and Sino-Portuguese Joint Declarations signed in 1984 and 1987, respectively. [8] Pursuant to their Joint Declarations, which are binding inter-state treaties registered with the United Nations, and their Basic laws, the Chinese SARs "shall enjoy a high degree of autonomy". [9] Generally, the two SARs are not considered to constitute a part of mainland China, by both SAR and mainland Chinese authorities.

The provision to establish special administrative regions appeared in the constitution in 1982, in anticipation of the talks with the United Kingdom over the question of the sovereignty over Hong Kong. It was envisioned as the model for the eventual unification with Taiwan and other islands, where the Republic of China has resided since 1949.

Under the one country, two systems principle, the Chinese Central Government is responsible for the diplomatic, military and other state-level affairs of the two SARs. But two SARs continue to possess their own multi-party legislatures, legal systems, police forces, separate customs territory, immigration policies, left-hand traffic, [10] official languages, academic and educational systems, representation on certain international bodies and representation in international competitions, and other aspects that fall within the autonomous level.

Special administrative regions should not be confused with special economic zones, which are areas in which special economic laws apply to promote trade and investments. The Wolong Special Administrative Region in Sichuan province is a nature reserve and not a political division.

List of special administrative regions of China

There are currently two special administrative regions established according to Article 31 of the Chinese Constitution. For the Wolong Special Administrative Region in Sichuan Province, please see the section Wolong below.

Special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China [note 1]
NameChinese (T) / (S) Yale Pinyin Postal map Abbreviation and GB PopulationArea km2 ISO ISO:CN Admin. Division
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 香港 HēunggóngXiānggǎngHongkong (Gǎng), HK, HKSAR7,184,0001,104.4HKCN-HK List (18 districts)
Flag of Macau.svg  Macau 澳門 / 澳门 OumùhnÀoménMacao (Ào), MO, MC, MSAR, RAEM614,50031.3MOCN-MO List (8 freguesias)

Characteristics

The two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau (created in 1997 and 1999 respectively) each have a codified constitution called Basic Law. [8] The law provides the regions with a high degree of autonomy, a separate political system, and a capitalist economy under the principle of "one country, two systems" proposed by Deng Xiaoping. [8]

High degree of autonomy

Currently, the two SARs of Hong Kong and Macau are responsible for all affairs except those regarding diplomatic relations and national defence. [11] Consequently, the National People's Congress authorises the SAR to exercise a high degree of autonomy and enjoy executive, legislative and independent judicial powers, [12] and each with their own Courts of Final Appeal. [13]

Currency

External affairs

Special administrative regions are empowered to contract a wide range of agreements with other countries and territories such as mutual abolition of visa requirement, mutual legal aid, air services, extradition, handling of double taxation and others, with no Chinese government involvement. However, in some diplomatic talks involving a SAR, the SAR concerned may choose to send officials to be part of the Chinese delegation. For example, when former Director of Health of Hong Kong Margaret Chan became the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, she served as a delegate from the People's Republic of China to the WHO.

At the same time they are members of various international organizations such as WTO, APEC, etc.

Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong

Flag of Macau.svg  Macao

The Government of Hong Kong and Government of Macao have established Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) and Delegação Económica e Comercial de Macaus (DECMs) respectively in some countries, as well as in the Greater China Region. HKETOs serve as a quasi-interests section in favour of Hong Kong. DECMs serve as a quasi-interests section in favour of Macao. For regions with no HKETOs and DECMs, Chinese diplomatic missions take charge of protecting Hong Kong-related and Macau-related interests.

Some countries which have a diplomatic relationship with the central Chinese government maintain Consulate-General offices in Hong Kong and Macau.

Economic and Trade Office in London HKETO-London.JPG
Economic and Trade Office in London
Macao Economic and Commercial Office in Lisbon Macao.jpg
Macao Economic and Commercial Office in Lisbon

Olympic Games

In sporting events such as the Olympic Games or Asian Games, the SARs may have their own independent teams. They participate under the respective names of "Hong Kong, China" and "Macau, China", and compete as different entities [16] as they had done since they were under foreign rules, but both SARs are usually allowed to omit the term ", China" for informal use.[ citation needed ]

Defence and military

The People's Liberation Army is garrisoned in both SARs. PRC authorities have said the PLA will not be allowed to interfere with the local affairs of Hong Kong and Macau, and must abide by its laws. [17] In 1988, scholar Chen Fang of the Academy of Military Science even tried to propose the "One military, two systems" concept to separate the defence function and public functions in the army. [17] The PLA does not participate in the governance of the SAR but the SAR may request them for civil-military participation, in times of emergency such as natural disasters. Defence is the responsibility of the PRC government. [11]

A 1996 draft PRC law banned People's Liberation Army–run businesses in Hong Kong, but loopholes allow them to operate while the profits are ploughed back into the military. [17] There are many PLA-run corporations in Hong Kong. The PLA also have sizeable land holdings in Hong Kong worth billions of dollars. [17]

Immigration and nationality

Each of the SARs issues passports on its own to its permanent residents who are concurrently Chinese (PRC) citizens. PRC citizens must also satisfy one of the following conditions:

Apart from affording the holder consular protection by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, these passports also specify that the holder has right of abode in the issuing SAR.

The National People's Congress has also put each SAR in charge of administering the PRC's Nationality Law in its respective realms, namely naturalisation, renunciation and restoration of PRC nationality and issuance of proof of nationality.

Due to their colonial past, many inhabitants of the SARs hold some form of non-Chinese nationality (e.g. British National (Overseas) status, British citizenship, British Overseas citizenship or Portuguese citizenship). However, SAR residents who are Chinese descent have always been considered as Chinese citizens by the PRC authorities, an exception to this case is Macau, wherein residents of Chinese descent may choose Chinese or Portuguese nationality. Special interpretation of the Nationality Law, while not recognising dual nationality, has allowed Chinese citizens to keep their foreign "right of abode" and use travel documents issued by the foreign country. However, such travel documents cannot be used to travel to mainland China and persons concerned must use Home Return Permit. Therefore, master nationality rule applies so the holder may not enjoy consular protection while in mainland China. Chinese citizens who also have foreign citizenship may declare a change of nationality at the Immigration Department of the respective SARs, and upon approval, would no longer be considered Chinese citizens.

SAR permanent residents who are not Chinese citizens (including stateless persons) are not eligible for SAR passports. Persons who hold a non-Chinese citizenship must obtain passports from foreign diplomatic missions which represents their countries of citizenship. For those who are stateless, each SAR may issue its own form of certificates of identity, e.g. Document of Identity, in lieu of national passports to the persons concerned. Chinese citizens who are non-permanent residents of two SARs are also ineligible for SAR passports but may obtain CIs just like stateless persons.

Passport

Comparisons

BodyFlag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Flag of Macau.svg  Macau Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China (national level)
Constitutional Document Hong Kong Basic Law (based on the Sino-British Joint Declaration, subordinate to the Chinese constitution) Macao Basic Law (based on the Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration, subordinate to the Chinese constitution) Constitution of China
Final Authority of
Constitutional Interpretation & Review
NPC Standing Committee NPC Standing Committee NPC Standing Committee
Supreme leader of State / Territory Chief Executive of Hong Kong Chief Executive of Macau General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party
Head of State / Territory President of China
Head of Government Premier of China
Executive Executive Council of Hong Kong Executive Council of Macau State Council
Legislative Legislative Council Legislative Assembly National People's Congress (NPC);
NPC Standing Committee
Judiciary Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Court of Final Appeal of Macau Supreme People's Court
Legal Supervisory
or Prosecution
Department of Justice Procurator General Supreme People's Procuratorate
Police Hong Kong Police Force (part of Hong Kong Disciplined Services) Public Security Police Force of Macau;
Directorate of Judiciary Police (zh) (parts of Macau Security Force)
People's Police (of Public Security, State Security, Justice, Court and Procuratorate systems);
People's Armed Police
Military PLA Hong Kong Garrison PLA Macau Garrison People's Liberation Army (PLA);
People's Armed Police;
Militia
Currency Hong Kong dollar Macanese pataca Renminbi (Chinese yuan)
Official Language(s) Chinese (traditional), (simplified), (Cantonese), (Mandarin), English Chinese (traditional), (simplified), (Cantonese), (Mandarin), Portuguese Standard Chinese (Putonghua) (simplified)
Foreign relations limitedunder "Hong Kong, China" limitedunder "Macau, China" full rights
Principal Agency
in Foreign Affairs
Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China in Hong Kong Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China in Macau Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Citizenship Chinese citizenship Chinese citizenship Chinese citizenship
Proof of Residency Right of abode Right of abode Hukou
Passport Hong Kong SAR passport Macau SAR passport Chinese passport
Passport Issuing Authorities Immigration Department Identification Department (zh) National Immigration Administration;
Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

Diplomatic missions

Customs Customs and Excise Department Macao Customs Service (zh) General Administration of Customs

Offer to Taiwan and other ROC-controlled areas

The status of a special administrative region for Taiwan and other areas controlled by the Republic of China (ROC) was first proposed in 1981. [8] The 1981 proposal was put forth by NPC chairman Ye Jianying called "Ye's nine points" (葉九條). [18] A series of different offers have since appeared. On 25 June 1983 Deng Xiaoping appeared at Seton Hall University in the US to propose "Deng's six points" (鄧六條), which called for a "Taiwan Special Administrative Region" (台湾特別行政区). [18] It was envisioned that after Taiwan's unification with the PRC as an SAR, the PRC would become the sole representative of China. [18] Under this proposal, Taiwan would be guaranteed its own military, [18] its own administrative and legislative powers, an independent judiciary and the right of adjudication, although it would not be considered a separate government of China. [18]

In 2005 the Anti-Secession Law of the PRC was enacted. It promises the lands currently ruled by the authorities of Taiwan a high degree of autonomy, among other things. [19] The PRC can also employ non-peaceful means and other necessary measures to defend its claims to sovereignty over the ROC's territories in the event of an outright declaration of independence by Taiwan (ROC). [19]

In January 2019, the 40-year anniversary of a statement made by the PRC to Taiwan in 1979, Chinese Communist Party general secretary Xi Jinping outlined in a speech how the "one country, two systems" principle would be applied to Taiwan. [20] Several major points from the speech include: [20]

Wolong

The Wolong Special Administrative Region [21] (Chinese :卧龙特别行政区; pinyin :Wòlóng Tèbié Xíngzhèngqū) is located in the southwest of Wenchuan County, Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan. It was formerly known as Wolong Special Administrative Region of Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province and was founded in March 1983 with approval of the State Council. It was given its current name and placed under Sichuan provincial government with administrative supervision by the provincial department of forestry. Its area supersedes Sichuan Wolong National Nature Reserve and its administrative office is the same as the Administrative Bureau of the State Forestry Administration for the reserve. It currently has a population of 5,343. [21]

Despite its name, the Wolong Special Administrative Region is not an SAR as defined by Article 31 of the Constitution of the People's Republic of China.[ citation needed ] This is primarily because the Wolong Special Administrative Region was established with the approval of the State Council, rather than "by law enacted by the National People's Congress" as stipulated in Article 31 of the Constitution. [22]

Defunct SARs

In the Republic of China (ROC) era between 1912 and 1949, the "special administrative regions" (Chinese :特別行政區; pinyin :tèbié xíngzhèngqū) were historically used to designate special areas by the Beiyang government, most of which were eventually converted into provinces by the Nationalist government in 1928. All were suspended or abolished after the end of the Chinese Civil War, with the establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the ROC government's retreat to Taiwan, but they continued to exist as provinces under ROC law.[ citation needed ] The regions were:

NameChinese Pinyin CreatedBecame
province
Current status
Suiyuan 綏遠Suíyuǎn19141928Part of Inner Mongolia
Chahar 察哈尔Cháhā'ěr19141928Distributed into Inner Mongolia, Beijing and Hebei
Jehol 熱河Rèhé19141928Distributed into Hebei, Liaoning and Inner Mongolia
Chwanpien 川边Chuānbiān19141935 (as Xikang Province)Western Sichuan and eastern Tibet Autonomous Region
Tungsheng東省Dōngshěng1924Land along the Chinese Eastern Railway, now part of Heilongjiang
Weihai 威海Wēihǎi1930Part of Shandong
Hainan 海南Hǎinán1944In preparation in 1949 Hainan Province since 1988

See also

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Notes

  1. Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁɨʒiˈõɨzɐðminiʃtɾɐˈtivɐzɨʃpɨsiˈajʒðɐʁɛˈpuβlikɐpupuˈlaɾðɐˈʃinɐ]
  1. References and details on data provided in the table can be found within the individual provincial articles.

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