Historical Organization
Hong Kong SAR Government
Hong Kong SAR Government
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Organization Timeline
Mainland-Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement signed
📅 29 June 2003The mainland and Hong Kong governments signed the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement, reducing trade barriers and expanding economic integration. The agreement responded to Hong Kong’s economic...
Mass demonstration opposes Hong Kong Article 23 bill
đź“… 1 July 2003A mass march in Hong Kong opposed proposed national-security legislation under Article 23 of the Basic Law and voiced broader dissatisfaction with governance. Estimates of turnout differed...
Greater Bay Area development plan released
đź“… 18 February 2019China released its outline plan to integrate Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau into a major economic and technology region. The initiative links infrastructure, finance, manufacturing and mobility across...
National People’s Congress adopts Hong Kong security decision
📅 28 May 2020The National People’s Congress adopted a decision authorizing a national-security legal framework for Hong Kong. Beijing and Hong Kong officials described it as necessary to safeguard security and the...
Hong Kong National Security Law takes effect
📅 30 June 2020The National People’s Congress Standing Committee passed a national-security law for Hong Kong, which was gazetted and took effect the same day. The law created offenses and enforcement mechanisms...
NPC changes Hong Kong electoral system
📅 11 March 2021The National People’s Congress adopted a decision to revise Hong Kong’s electoral system and authorize changes to the Basic Law annexes. Officials described the reform as ensuring “patriots...
Hong Kong legislature passes Safeguarding National Security Bill
📅 19 March 2024Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed a new national-security bill under Article 23 of the Basic Law. The government framed the law as fulfilling a constitutional duty and closing security gaps....