However, given the fact that Chinese have a long history of
settlement in neighbouring regions, some scholars tend to believe that
anti-emigration restriction was held in theory rather than fact.
this
Also,
time,
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some scholars pointed out that the restriction is, most of the
applied to ordinary emigrants, but not those who go abroad to do
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trade, with a license to exit. Some scholars, studying the issue of
diplomatic protection of citizens abroad, pointed out that the
China's
issue is a comparatively modern phenomenon arising with
nation
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development
of
states. Regardless, the fact remains clear that these anti-
naturalization attitudes have existed for a long time, despite being
loosely handled periodically, and despite certain limited exceptions for
certain types of people.
Legal Perspective of Non-Recognition Policy
section.
No less important than are Legal perspective of China's non-
recognition policy towards Chinese British subjects of Hong Kong.
Several legal aspects of these perspectives will be discussed in this
Firstly, major legal principles which have been consistently
upheld in the Chinese Nationality Law throughout the three regimes in
contemporary China will be discussed. These die-hard principles,
whether planned or not, have political-social origins. To understnd
these purposes would provide a better understanding of China's non-
recognition policy. Secondly, we will examine how the PRC and scholars
see the theory and practice of nationality;
their attitude is important
for practical as well as academic reasons, due to their future political
control of Hong Kong. Their ideas will have a definite impact on the
future of all Chinese British subjects of Hong Kong and the countries
that associate with them. Their ideas about the practice and theory
would definitely leave an direct imprint on the future function of
nationality law for all Hong Kong people.
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