In which capacity may representatives of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region participate in international organizations?

Representatives of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) participate in international organizations primarily as members of delegations of the People's Republic of China (PRC). This arrangement reflects the constitutional framework established by the Basic Law, which defines Hong Kong's status as a part of China while granting it a unique degree of autonomy.

Under this framework, while HKSAR has the ability to engage in some international activities and maintain external relations in certain areas, it does so under the umbrella of the PRC’s sovereignty. Therefore, when it comes to formal participation in international organizations, Hong Kong representatives function as part of the larger Chinese delegation, highlighting the importance of the PRC's overarching authority in international matters.

This means that options presenting Hong Kong as an independent entity or as representatives of foreign states do not align with the legal and diplomatic realities defined by the Basic Law. Furthermore, stating that representatives act as members of the Central Government would be misleading, as it suggests a direct role within the PRC government rather than acknowledging the distinct role of HKSAR within its foreign relations context.