Some Problems Of International Treaties Applicable In The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

This article discusses the application of treaties in China's legal system, especially that in Hong Kong SAR. As the Chinese constitution has yet made it clear on the application of treaties, it is necessary to analyze specifically in relation to the ways and features of treaty implementation in Hong Kong SAR. Reviewing the treaty practice in the mainland of China and that of Hong Kong before and after its return to China in 1997, the article highlights the main characters of treaty application in Hong Kong SAR. In addition, the article touches upon some other specific questions, such as the application of bilateral agreements between China and foreign countries and multilateral treaties to which China was not a party in Hong Kong SAR.The successful adoption of "one Country, two Systems" has devoted to maintain Hong Kong's status as an international center on trade, finance and communications. The present form of treaty practice in Hong Kong SAR is a creative approach adopted by the Chinese government, which has developed a new path in the field of treaty application in municipal law.