02.02.2004 - Source: Konrad Adenauer Stiftung

Reform of China's Constitution planned: private property and human rights to be included (German) ("China vor Verfassungsänderung") [#19095],  [ID 3557]

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10.2003 - Source: UK Home Office

Country report of October 2003 ("Country Report - October 2003") [#49232],  [ID 3558]

"5.1. China's constitution, the PRC's fourth, was adopted by the National People's Congress (NPC) in December 1982 and has been amended three times: 88, 93, 99. It defines the functions and powers of the institutions of the State and Government, and restored the office of Head of State (President). The English Language edition of the People's Daily newspaper contains a link to the constitution of the PRC. Please note this is a semi-official newspaper. http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/constitution/constitution.html

5.2. The 1982 Constitution contains reference to most of the fundamental human rights as recognised by the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. However, it also defines the duties of Chinese citizens as safeguarding the unity of the country, observing public order, respect for social ethics and refraining from acts detrimental to the security, honour and interests of the motherland.

Citizenship and Nationality

5.3. Citizens are defined in the 1982 Constitution, article 33 as “All persons holding the nationality of the People's Republic of China.” They are accorded attendant rights and duties as citizens, laid down in articles 33 to 56."

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15.03.1999 - Source: People's Daily (China)

Constitution of the People's Republik of China (englisch) ("Constitution of the People's Republik of China") [#17635],  [ID 3559]

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