<p><p>This book explores the forces that impelled China, the worldβs largest socialist state, to make massive changes in its domestic and international stance during the long 1970s. Fourteen distinguished scholars investigate the special, perhaps crucial part that the territory of Hong Kong played i
Crisis and Transformation in China's Hong Kong
β Scribed by Ming K. Chan; Alvin Y. So; Lynn T. White
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Year
- 2002
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 416
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Hong Kong has undergone sweeping transformation since its return to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. This is a multidisciplinary assessment of the new regime and key issues, challenges, crises and opportunities confronting the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
β¦ Subjects
Hong Kong (China)--Politics and government--1997-
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