第七條 外國人或無國籍人，願意遵守中國憲法和法律，並具有下列條件之一的，可以經申請批准加入中國國籍：
一、中國人的近親屬；
二、定居在中國的；
三、有其他正當理由。
第八條 申請加入中國國籍獲得批准的，即取得中國國籍；被批准加入中國國籍的，不得再保留外國國籍。
The Chinese Nationality Law (CNL) of the People's Republic of China has provided for the acquisition of Chinese nationality by way of naturalisation. Here you can learn about the stipulated requirements under the CNL, the factors to be considered in an application, how to submit an application and what will happen afterwards.
Who Can Apply
You can apply for naturalisation as a Chinese national if you meet the requirements laid down in Articles 7 and 8 of the Nationality Law of the People’s Republic of China.
Article 7
Foreign nationals or stateless persons who are willing to abide by China’s constitution and laws and who meet one of the following conditions may be naturalised upon approval of their applications:
•They are near relatives of Chinese nationals;
•They have settled in China; or
•They have other legitimate reasons.
http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/chinese/naturalisation.htm
Further information on the CNL and the “Explanations” concerning its implementation in HKSAR can be accessed through the following link.
Nationality Law of the People’s Republic of China and the “Explanations”
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Factors to be Considered in an Application
Each application for naturalisation as a Chinese national will be considered on its own merits but consideration will be given to:
•whether you have a near relative who is a Chinese national with the right of abode in Hong Kong
•whether you have the right of abode in Hong Kong
•whether your habitual residence is in Hong Kong
•whether the principal members of your family (spouse and minor children) are in Hong Kong
•whether you have a reasonable income to support yourself and your family
•whether you have paid taxes in accordance with the law
•whether you are of good character and sound mind
•whether you have sufficient knowledge of the Chinese language
•whether you intend to continue to live in Hong Kong in case your naturalisation application is approved
•whether there are other legitimate reasons to support your application
