Hong Kong reverted to Chinese rule on July 1, 1997. This book, by one of Europe's leading journalists covering Asian affairs, offers a far-reaching, in-depth portrait of Hong Kong, its people, and their hopes and fears for the future after reunification.
Contents: 1. The legacy of history 2. The limits of possession 3. A window of opportunity 4. One country, two system 5. Mrs thatcher makes a stand 6. The negotiations begin 7. Crisis and concession 8. A matter of from 9. The joint declaration 10. Afterwards.
Contents: 1. The way we are 2. Constitution and administration 3. The legal system 4. Implementation of the Sino-British Joint declaration 5. The economy 6. Financial and monetary affairs etc.