The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, of China, declares the power to alter the Basic Law (constitution) of Hong Kong, resides with the NPC, and not with the residents of Hong Kong.  This denies the right of self-government, and strikes a serious blow at China’s claim of “one country, two systems: (Dengian communism (i.e. fascism) versus the free-market).

       [added 12/23/2023]

       Oh?  You mean a committee can “make law” just like here in the good ‘ole us of A?  I’m shocked, shocked and surprised that a much admired communist government would do such things—aren’t you?  –– JL