One Country Two Systems Research Institute

One Country Two Systems Research Institute
一國兩制研究中心
Formation6 November 1990
TypePublic policy think tank
HeadquartersPortion B, 61/F Bank of China Tower, 1 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong
Membership~45
Official language
Chinese and English
Executive Director
Cheung Chi-kong
Key people
Albert Chen Hung-yee, Lau Siu-kai, T. K. Ann, Leung Chun-ying, Shiu Sin-por
AffiliationsPro-Beijing camp
Websitewww.octs.org.hk

The One Country Two Systems Research Institute (OCTS; Chinese:一國兩制研究中心) is a Hong Kong think tank founded in 1990 by a group of pro-Beijing politicians.[1][2] It is registered in Hong Kong as a Private Company non-profit company with limited liability and has been granted the status of a public interest charitable organisation by the Government of Hong Kong. The OCTS is a non-governmental organisation specializing in Hong Kong's public policy.[3] Between 1990 and 2005, Shiu Sin-por served as the institute's leader.[2][4]

History and activities

The "one country, two systems" Principle was formulated through negotiations between the UK and China, in recognition of the historical, cultural, and socio-economic differences between Mainland China and Hong Kong. This principle was implemented on 1 July 1997, the day Hong Kong was reunified with China. It serves as the foundation of Hong Kong's legal framework. The principle outlines the governance structure of Hong Kong. It is important to note that the validity of this principle is set to last for 50 years, concluding in 2047.[5]

The One Country Two Systems Research Institute (OCTS) is an independent research organisation that focuses on studying and analysing the implementation and effectiveness of the one country, two systems principle.[6] The organisation primarily conducts research on the social and economic issues of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "經濟導報 article". 經濟導報. 2003. Retrieved 9 March 2026 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ a b Chan, Ming K.; Lo, Sonny Shiu-Hing (2010). The A to Z of the Hong Kong SAR and the Macao SAR. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press. p. 168. ISBN 978-0-8108-7633-0. Retrieved 9 March 2026 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "One Country Two Systems Research Institute". On Think Tanks. 16 April 2023. Archived from the original on 13 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  4. ^ Leung, Chok-yi 梁卓怡 (2 April 2016). "【特別財會】中策組研究　一國兩制研究中心佔三成" [[Special Finance Meeting] Central Policy Group Study: One Country Two Systems Research Institute Accounts for 30%]. HK01 (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 9 March 2026. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
  5. ^ "Hong Kong: How is it run, and what is the Basic Law?". BBC. 1 July 2022. Archived from the original on 13 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  6. ^ "One Country Two Systems Research Institute". LinkedIn. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  7. ^ "One Country Two Systems Research Institute". Policy Commons. Archived from the original on 13 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
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