How is Hong Kong different from the rest of China?

Perhaps the most significant difference between mainland China and Hong Kong is that the mainland is communist while Hong Kong has a limited democracy. Both share the President of China as their chief of state. read more

A2A. Well, first of all, Hong Kong is a city. China is as big as a continent. So it’s a bit like comparing, say, Madrid with the European continent. read more

Hong Kong vs China . The difference between Hong Kong and China can be understood clearly when you pay attention to the status of each place. Hong Kong, an island lying on the southern coast of China, is one of the most heavily populated areas in the world. read more

One China in Military and Diplomacy. Hong Kong defers to mainland China in two primary areas: military defense and international relations. Hong Kong may not maintain its own military; the mainland manages the military defense of Hong Kong. In international diplomacy, Hong Kong has no separate identify from mainland China. read more

Hong Kong has a separate legal system from the rest of China. It retained the British common law system after 1997, and the Basic Law introduced a number of legal rights, including an independent judiciary. read more