Why does the Rio Olympics have a team like Hong Kong, China?

This was decided when China, Britain and China signed a special declaration. The sports regulations in the declaration at that time were that they could form their own teams to participate in international sports competitions, and medals would not be counted. The number of medals entering China, the flag raising is also raising their regional flag.

Article 149 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong

The education, science, technology, culture, arts, sports, professions, medical and health, labor, social welfare, and society of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Civil society groups and religious organizations in the field of work and other aspects can maintain and develop relations with relevant groups and organizations from various countries, regions and international countries around the world. Such groups and organizations can use the name "Hong Kong, China" as needed to participate in relevant activities.

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Hong Kong’s external affairs

Article 150 Representatives of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may act as representatives of the Government of the People’s Republic of China Members of the delegation to participate in diplomatic negotiations directly related to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region conducted by the Central People's Government.

Article 151 The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may, in the name of "Hong Kong, China", independently communicate with other countries and Maintain and develop relations with various regions and relevant international organizations, and sign and implement relevant agreements.

Article 152: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may dispatch representatives as representatives of the Chinese People’s Government to international organizations and international conferences in appropriate fields that are participated by the country as a unit and are related to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. *Members of the delegation of the Republic of China may participate in the capacity permitted by the Central People's Government and the above-mentioned relevant international organizations or international conferences, and express their opinions in the name of "Hong Kong, China".

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region can participate in international organizations and international conferences that do not participate as a country in the name of "Hong Kong, China".

For international organizations that the People’s Republic of China has joined and Hong Kong has also participated in some form, the Central People’s Government will take necessary measures to ensure that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region continues to participate in these organizations in appropriate forms. status.

For international organizations that the People's Republic of China has not yet joined but Hong Kong has participated in some form, the Central People's Government will enable the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to continue to participate in these organizations in appropriate forms as necessary.

Article 153: Regarding international agreements concluded by the People’s Republic of China, the Central People’s Government may, based on the circumstances and needs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and after consulting the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, decide Whether it is applicable to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

International agreements that the People's Republic of China has not yet joined but that apply to Hong Kong will continue to apply. The Central People's Government shall authorize or assist the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to make appropriate arrangements as necessary to make other relevant international agreements applicable to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Article 154 The Central People's Government authorizes the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to issue the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport of the People's Republic of China to Chinese citizens holding permanent resident identity cards of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in accordance with the law. , issue other travel documents of the People's Republic of China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to other legal residents in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The above-mentioned passports and documents are valid for travel to various countries and regions, and state that the holders have the right to return to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government may implement immigration controls on the entry, stay and departure of people from various countries or regions around the world.

Article 155 The Central People’s Government shall assist or authorize the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to conclude mutual visa exemption agreements with other countries or regions.

Article 156 The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may establish official or semi-official economic and trade institutions in foreign countries as necessary and report them to the Central People's Government for record.

Article 157 The establishment of consular agencies or other official or semi-official agencies by foreign countries in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region must be approved by the Central People's Government.

Consular offices and other official institutions established in Hong Kong by countries that have established formal diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China can be retained.

Consular missions and other official agencies established in Hong Kong by countries that have not yet established formal diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China may be retained or changed to official agencies according to the circumstances.

Countries that have not been recognized by the People's Republic of China can only establish private institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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