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by thaumasiotes 2185 days ago
>> I somehow suspect that the Basic Law does not actually give Hong Kong the right to become autonomous.

> It does, article one states HK should have high degree of autonomy and etc...

Wow. This may be the single most dishonest thing I've ever seen someone post to HN!

For reference, here is the actual text, in full, of Article 1 of the Basic Law:

> The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is an inalienable part of the People's Republic of China.

( https://www.basiclaw.gov.hk/en/basiclawtext/chapter_1.html )

This has no effect other than denying Hong Kong the right to become autonomous.