Explore the complexities of hybrid constitutionalism and constitutional review in East Asia. This essential study offers a compelling comparative analysis of Hong Kong and Macau’s legal systems. Discover the stark divergence in their judicial approaches to legislation, despite remarkably similar constitutional frameworks and shared cultural heritage. The book uniquely identifies political transaction costs as the key factor, moving beyond common law versus civil law distinctions. A must-read for comparative law students, legal scholars, and researchers keen on understanding governance and judicial independence in semi-authoritarian contexts.