BRICS Law Journal (Dec 2021)

Research into the Status of Special Administrative Regions in China

  • N. Symaniuk,
  • O. Tomberg,
  • X. Zhang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.21684/2412-2343-2021-8-4-62-75
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 4
pp. 62 – 75

Abstract

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This article analyzes the legal status of special administrative regions in China. This type of territorial unit occupies a special place and has a specific legal status, which is especially noticeable in relations with the central authorities. The authors focus on the historical prerequisites for the formation of such a legal status and analyze the current situation. A special feature of this study is the research methodology, since a comprehensive analysis requires the use of a mixed research method. The conclusions reached by the authors can be used to formulate a new form of government.

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