2020 US Code
Title 22 - Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Chapter 66 - United States-Hong Kong Policy
Sec. 5702 - Definitions

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Citation 22 U.S.C. § 5702 (2020)
Section Name §5702. Definitions
Section Text

For purposes of this chapter—

(1) the term "Hong Kong" means, prior to July 1, 1997, the British Dependent Territory of Hong Kong, and on and after July 1, 1997, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China;

(2) the term "Joint Declaration" means the Joint Declaration of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong, done at Beijing on December 19, 1984; and

(3) the term "laws of the United States" means provisions of law enacted by the Congress.

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(Pub. L. 102–383, §3, Oct. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 1449.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 66 - UNITED STATES-HONG KONG POLICY
Sec. 5702 - Definitions
Contains section 5702
Date 2020
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 13, 2021
Positive Law No
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Statutes at Large References 106 Stat. 1449
Public Law References Public Law 102-383
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