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Hong Kong is handed back to the Chinese authorities - ending more than 150 years of British control. ... Britain has controlled Hong Kong island since 1842 - apart from a brief period during World War II when the Japanese took over. ... Discussions between Britain and China on the future of Hong Kong began in 1982.
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The British colony of Hong Kong is to be returned to China in 1997 after an historic agreement was signed in Peking today. ... Britain has agreed to return Hong Kong after guarantees it will "enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in foreign and defence affairs".
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The Day Britain Returned Hong Kong to China ... "This is a momentous and historic day...Hong Kong and China are whole again," said Mr Tung in patriotic fashion. But he promised, "We value this empowerment and we will excercise our powers prudently and responsibly."
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Chinese History question: When did Britain return Hong Kong to China? Jul 1 1997 ... When did China regain control over Hong Kong from Britain? Did great britain return hong kong to china in 19001958 or 1997? The turn over of Hong Kong and Macao from great Britain to China? Did great britain return hong kong to china in 1900...
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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Looking back over the 10 years since Britain returned Hong Kong to China, some may say the former colonial crown jewel has become even more radiant. Veteran democracy crusader Martin ... Out of Africa and into China...
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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Looking back over the 10 years since Britain returned Hong Kong to China, some may say the former colonial crown jewel has become even more radiant. Veteran democracy crusader Martin ... Hong Kong unveils long-awaited democracy blueprint ... Obama meets Wen as China visit winds down | Video...
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Looking back over the 10 years since Britain returned Hong Kong to China, some may say the former colonial crown jewel has become even more radiant. Veteran democracy crusader Martin Lee thinks the people have been duped and the political system hijack ... Democracy Hong Kong People Struggle; Views: 53;
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Eleven years after Britain returned the crown colony of Hong Kong to China, Stephen Vines, a longtime Hong Kong-based journalist and entrepreneur, highlights ... Eleven years after Britain returned the crown colony of Hong Kong to China, Stephen Vines, a longtime Hong Kong-based journalist and entrepreneur,
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GREAT BRITAIN --1997 ... HONG KONG --1997 ... CHINA --1997...
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