The latest podcast explores whether the Basic Law is a law of Hong Kong or a national law. While the Basic Law is about Hong Kong, Mainland authorities at all levels and residents in the Mainland are governed by it. For example, if there is a need for Mainland provinces to set up offices in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), they must obtain the consent of the HKSAR Government and the approval of the Central People’s Government. As such, the Basic Law is no doubt a national law.

The podcasts cover other topics as well, such as the position of the Basic Law in the legal system of our country and differences between the unitary system and the federal system of government. Colleagues are welcome to learn more about the Basic Law from the podcasts.