PRC Consular Law and Practice is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework and practical aspects governing consular affairs in the People's Republic of China (PRC). This program delves into the intricacies of consular law, exploring the rights, responsibilities, and procedures associated with consular services provided by the PRC government to its citizens abroad. Participants will study the key elements of the legal framework governing consular affairs in the PRC, including relevant international treaties, conventions, and domestic legislation.

Understanding PRC’s consular practices in Hong Kong SAR and abroad is particularly important for practitioners in law, business, journalism, policy research and consultation, and employees in international and non-government organisations. It is also valuable for government officials such as those work in the Department of Immigration or in the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices.

 

This course aims to introduce participants to the Constitution of the People's Republic of China, the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. The course will provide a comprehensive overview of the national constitutional framework, explain the constitutional status of the Special Administrative Region established under the Constitution and by the Basic Law, elucidate the concept of national security, and discuss the significance of safeguarding national security in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.Relevant knowledge helps stakeholders understand the application of the concept of national security in daily life.

This course aims to introduce participants to the concepts of the latest amendments to the "Company Law of the People's Republic of China," which came into effect on July 1, 2024. It seeks to help them understand the relationship between the "Company Law" and the mainland market economy and apply this knowledge in practical situations. This knowledge will be beneficial for professionals in Hong Kong engaged in legal, business, accounting, policy research, and community work, enabling them to handle work related to mainland law, economics, and business.

This course aims to provide students with a brief explanation of the key legal provisions regarding property rights in the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, including ownership, usufructuary rights, and security interests. This knowledge will be beneficial for professionals and stakeholders in legal, commercial, accounting, and policy research fields in Hong Kong, enabling them to address issues related to property rights in mainland China, disputes concerning movable and immovable property, private lending, mortgage guarantees, and more.

This course aims to provide students with a brief explanation of the key provisions regarding the protection of intellectual property rights in the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, focusing mainly on patents, trademarks, and copyrights. This knowledge will be beneficial for Hong Kong businesses looking to expand their operations into mainland China and will also assist legal and business professionals in Hong Kong in handling work related to intellectual property rights in mainland China.

This course aims to provide students with a brief explanation of the key legal provisions regarding marriage, family, and estate in the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China. This knowledge will be beneficial for Hong Kong residents whose spouses, parents, or children are of mainland Chinese backgrounds. It will also be helpful for legal and accounting professionals or stakeholders in Hong Kong who handle legal matters related to marriage, divorce, adoption, estate, and other related issues.