This book investigates the complex and often contentious issues surrounding the interpretation of Hong Kong's Basic Law, particularly in light of the power of final interpretation resting with China's Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. The authors, leading constitutional law experts in Hong Kong, analyze the interpretive conflicts that have emerged since the 1997 handover, examining the restrained but impactful interventions by China. They offer varied perspectives on the ongoing struggle for interpretive coherence and its implications for Hong Kong's constitutional future.

This collection of essays by leading constitutional law experts in Hong Kong provides a critical examination of the interpretive challenges posed by the Basic Law. The authors offer diverse viewpoints on the impact of China's interventions in constitutional interpretation, highlighting both the restraint shown and the significant political and jurisprudential consequences. The book is structured to explore the ongoing struggle for interpretive coherence, offering varied assessments of its trajectory.