The basic law of Hong Kong adopted by China's National People's Congress in 1990 was also clear that autonomy and rights would be protected.
Chris Smith: “The basic law of Hong Kong adopted by China's National People's Congress in 1990 was also clear that autonomy and rights…”
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Smith discusses the erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy and rights as promised by China.
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