| Draft interpretation of HKSAR Basic Law examined (Xinhua)
 Updated: 2005-04-24 16:32
 
 China's top legislature, the Standing Committee of the National People's 
Congress (NPC), on Sunday started to examine a draft interpretation of Hong 
Kong's mini-constitution regarding the tenure of the region's chief executive.
 The lawmakers heard the interpretation explanation of Clause 2, Article 53 of 
the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) which was 
submitted by the meeting of the chairman and vice-chairpersons of the 10th NPC 
Standing Committee.
 The 15th session of the 10th NPC Standing Committee, which will be held from 
April 24 to 27, will also deliberate the draft amendment of the Securities Law 
for the first time and discuss the Law on Civil Servants for the second 
time. 
 
 
  
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