Of the 195 countries across the vast globe, most of them have different forms of governments each with parliamentary laws that differ from one another. In the modernized world of today, it has become a need for every individual to keep up to date with changes taking place all the time; the same applies to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as well. It is encouraged that a visitor knows about how the country that he is set to visit runs its administration. 

Information About Government of Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Government/ Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region also referred to as the Hong Kong Government or simply as GovHK is led by the Chief Executive of the SAR who then appoints its principal officials. The most senior principal officer of the government, the Chief Secretary of Hong Kong leads the Hong Kong Government Secretariat. The Hong Kong government is in charge of all of Hong Kong’s internal affairs as well as foreign relations under the commonly known “one country, two systems”. Other than that, Hong Kong’s foreign policy and defense fall under the Government of the People’s Republic of China’s responsibilities. The rights and freedoms of people in Hong Kong are based on the impartial rule of law and an independent judiciary. Despite its overall development and growth, the governmental structure was inherited from British Hong Kong following British rule in Hong Kong from 1842-1997. To keep up to date with every detailed change taking place in the Hong Kong government, you must visit the official Hong Kong website for information. 

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