Has China-Hong Kong 'One Country, Two Systems' Ended?

The video discusses the implications of a new national security law in Hong Kong, highlighting the increased influence of mainland China on Hong Kong's legal system. It covers the challenges businesses face in complying with the law, the extraterritorial jurisdiction affecting foreign nationals, and the potential for political offenses to be exempt from extradition. The video also examines Article 60, which grants legal immunity to mainland officials in Hong Kong, and concludes with a discussion on the erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy under the 'one country, two systems' framework.

What is one of the significant changes introduced by the new legislation in Hong Kong?

• Increased influence of mainland China in Hong Kong's legal system

• Reduction of taxes for businesses

• Expansion of public transportation

• Introduction of a new currency

What is the role of the National Security Office established under the new law?

• To regulate Hong Kong's educational institutions

• To manage Hong Kong's public transportation

• To take jurisdiction over cases and potentially try them in mainland China

• To oversee all financial transactions in Hong Kong

What is a major challenge for businesses in Hong Kong regarding the new law?

• Increasing production rates

• Hiring more employees

• Finding new office spaces

• Understanding where the legal boundaries are

What contradiction does the new law present in relation to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?

• It respects all rights under the ICCPR

• It contradicts the ICCPR by punishing free speech

• It enhances the rights under the ICCPR

• It has no relation to the ICCPR

How does the new law in Hong Kong differ from mainland Chinese criminal law regarding foreigners?

• It has stricter penalties for all crimes

• It criminalizes activities by foreigners outside Hong Kong without limitations

• It offers more lenient sentences for foreigners

• It does not apply to foreigners at all

What does Article 60 of the new law grant to mainland officials operating in Hong Kong?

• Control over Hong Kong's educational system

• Complete immunity from Hong Kong law

• Authority to change Hong Kong's currency

• Power to appoint Hong Kong's Chief Executive

What is the potential impact of the new law on Hong Kong's autonomy?

• It may lead to the end of the 'one country, two systems' principle

• It will increase Hong Kong's independence

• It will have no impact on Hong Kong's autonomy

• It will strengthen Hong Kong's legal system