Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is Hong Kong's mini-constitution, outlining its system of governance, rights, and autonomy under the "one country, two systems" framework within the People's Republic of China.
All labels observed (7)
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T468085 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Context triple: [Hong Kong, basicLaw, Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region]
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A.
Constitution of the People's Republic of China
The Constitution of the People's Republic of China is the country's fundamental law that defines the structure of the state, the leadership role of the Communist Party, and the rights and duties of citizens.
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B.
Constitution of Japan
The Constitution of Japan is the country's post–World War II supreme law, known for establishing a parliamentary democracy, guaranteeing extensive civil liberties, and renouncing war in Article 9.
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C.
Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany
The Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany is the country’s foundational legal charter, establishing its democratic, federal, and constitutional order after World War II.
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D.
Three Principles of the People
The Three Principles of the People is Sun Yat-sen’s foundational political philosophy for modern China, advocating nationalism, democracy, and people’s livelihood as the basis for a republican state.
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E.
Constitution of 1976
The Constitution of 1976 is Portugal’s post-revolution democratic charter that redefined the country’s political system, civil liberties, and institutional framework after the Carnation Revolution.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Target entity description: The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is Hong Kong's mini-constitution, outlining its system of governance, rights, and autonomy under the "one country, two systems" framework within the People's Republic of China.
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A.
Constitution of the People's Republic of China
The Constitution of the People's Republic of China is the country's fundamental law that defines the structure of the state, the leadership role of the Communist Party, and the rights and duties of citizens.
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B.
Constitution of Japan
The Constitution of Japan is the country's post–World War II supreme law, known for establishing a parliamentary democracy, guaranteeing extensive civil liberties, and renouncing war in Article 9.
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C.
Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany
The Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany is the country’s foundational legal charter, establishing its democratic, federal, and constitutional order after World War II.
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D.
Three Principles of the People
The Three Principles of the People is Sun Yat-sen’s foundational political philosophy for modern China, advocating nationalism, democracy, and people’s livelihood as the basis for a republican state.
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E.
Constitution of 1976
The Constitution of 1976 is Portugal’s post-revolution democratic charter that redefined the country’s political system, civil liberties, and institutional framework after the Carnation Revolution.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
constitutional document
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law of Hong Kong ⓘ law of the People’s Republic of China ⓘ mini-constitution ⓘ |
| adoptedBy |
National People's Congress
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surface form:
National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China
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| adoptionDate | 1990-04-04 ⓘ |
| amendmentAuthority |
National People's Congress
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surface form:
National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China
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| appliesToJurisdiction |
Hong Kong, China
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surface form:
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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| basedOn |
Hong Kong Joint Declaration 1984
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surface form:
Sino–British Joint Declaration
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| contains |
Chapter on Economy
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Chapter on Education, Science, Culture, Sports, Religion, Labour and Social Services ⓘ Chapter on External Affairs ⓘ Chapter on Fundamental Rights and Duties of the Residents ⓘ Chapter on Interpretation and Amendment ⓘ Chapter on Political Structure ⓘ Chapter on the Relationship between the Central Authorities and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ⓘ General Principles ⓘ |
| country |
China
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surface form:
People’s Republic of China
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| defines |
high degree of autonomy of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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relationship between the Central People’s Government and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ⓘ system of governance of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ⓘ |
| effectiveDate | 1997-07-01 ⓘ |
| framework | one country, two systems ⓘ |
| guarantees |
continuation of the capitalist system and way of life in Hong Kong
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independent judicial power including that of final adjudication ⓘ rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents ⓘ |
| historicalContext | return of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People’s Republic of China ⓘ |
| interpretationAuthority |
Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
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surface form:
Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress
|
| language |
Chinese
ⓘ
English ⓘ |
| legalStatus | constitutional document for Hong Kong SAR ⓘ |
| promulgatedBy |
National People's Congress
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surface form:
National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China
|
| promulgationDate | 1990-04-04 ⓘ |
| providesFor |
Chief Executive as head of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Court of Final Appeal ⓘ
surface form:
Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s status as a separate customs territory ⓘ Hong Kong’s status as a separate member of certain international organizations ⓘ Legislative Council as the legislature of Hong Kong ⓘ executive-led system in Hong Kong ⓘ freedom of assembly in Hong Kong ⓘ freedom of association in Hong Kong ⓘ freedom of movement in Hong Kong ⓘ freedom of religious belief in Hong Kong ⓘ freedom of speech in Hong Kong ⓘ freedom of the press in Hong Kong ⓘ independent judiciary in Hong Kong ⓘ maintenance of Hong Kong’s common law system ⓘ protection of private property rights in Hong Kong ⓘ right to confidential legal advice in Hong Kong ⓘ right to judicial remedies in Hong Kong ⓘ separate customs territory for Hong Kong ⓘ separate immigration controls for Hong Kong ⓘ separate legal system from mainland China ⓘ |
| reasonForEffectiveDate | establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ⓘ |
| shortName |
Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Hong Kong Basic Law
|
| states |
capitalist system and way of life shall remain unchanged for 50 years after 1997
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socialist system and policies shall not be practised in Hong Kong ⓘ |
| timeLimit | 50 years after 1997 for unchanged capitalist system ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Description of subject: The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is Hong Kong's mini-constitution, outlining its system of governance, rights, and autonomy under the "one country, two systems" framework within the People's Republic of China.
Referenced by (36)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
Hong Kong
subject surface form:
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
this entity surface form:
Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
subject surface form:
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
this entity surface form:
Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
subject surface form:
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Legislative Council of Hong Kong
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Court of Final Appeal
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constitutionalBasis
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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shortName
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Hong Kong Basic Law
Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
one country, two systems policy framework
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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one country, two systems policy framework
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codifiedIn
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Hong Kong Joint Declaration 1984
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relatedLegalInstrument
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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this entity surface form:
Hong Kong Basic Law
Financial Secretary of Hong Kong
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createdBy
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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this entity surface form:
Hong Kong Basic Law
Financial Secretary of Hong Kong
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legalBasis
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Election Committee of Hong Kong
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legalBasis
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Election Committee of Hong Kong
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legalBasis
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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this entity surface form:
Annex I of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Election Committee of Hong Kong
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createdBy
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Election Committee of Hong Kong
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relatedTo
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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this entity surface form:
Basic Law Annex I and Annex II
Executive Council of Hong Kong
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legalBasis
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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this entity surface form:
中華人民共和國香港特別行政區基本法
Chief Executive of Hong Kong
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createdBy
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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this entity surface form:
Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Chief Executive of Hong Kong
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legalBasis
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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this entity surface form:
Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Chief Secretary for Administration of Hong Kong
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legalBasis
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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2022 Hong Kong Chief Executive election
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legalBasis
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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2022 Hong Kong Chief Executive election
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legalBasis
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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this entity surface form:
Annex I to the Basic Law
High Court of Hong Kong
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establishedUnder
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Court of Final Appeal Building
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associatedWith
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Hong Kong garrison of the PLA
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legalBasis
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau
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concernedWith
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Office of the Chief Executive
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legalBasis
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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subject surface form:
Office of the Chief Executive (Hong Kong)
Judiciary of Hong Kong
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constitutionalBasis
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Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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