No amendment to the Basic Law may contravene
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. the established basic policies of China regarding Hong Kong
Article 159 says no amendment shall contravene the established basic policies of the People's Republic of China regarding Hong Kong.
Answer: the established basic policies of China regarding Hong Kong.
Why not the others: the wishes of the Chief Executive: that is not the test. the decisions of the Court of Final Appeal: it is not the test. the Joint Declaration of 1997: there is no such document.
Answer: the established basic policies of China regarding Hong Kong.
Why not the others: the wishes of the Chief Executive: that is not the test. the decisions of the Court of Final Appeal: it is not the test. the Joint Declaration of 1997: there is no such document.
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