The constitution was adopted following a national referendum.

The constitution was drafted and approved by a Constituent Assembly.

Preamble: "Hong Kong has been part of the territory of China since ancient times; it was occupied by Britain after the Opium War in 1840.  On 19 December 1984, the Chinese and British Governments signed the Joint Declaration on the Question of Hong Kong, affirming that the Government of the People's Republic of China will resume the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong with effect from 1 July

President Liamine Zroual signed the constitution after it was approved by 85% of voters in a popular referendum.

The constitution was drafted and promulgated by a National Constituent Assembly.

A Constitutional Commission drafted the constitution and its ratification was proclaimed by the President following a public referendum.