### Question
How does the law define Joint Declaration?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 5702*, **Joint Declaration** is defined as:

> the Joint Declaration of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong, done at Beijing on December 19, 1984

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 5702*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 66-UNITED STATES-HONG KONG POLICY**

