China takeover panel installed
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Ceremonies commemorating the formation of the Preparatory Committee were held on Jan 26, 1996, in Beijing, China. The Preparatory Committee will oversee Hong Kong's transition from British to Chinese rule scheduled for Jun 1, 1997. China also announced details about a military unit in Hong Kong.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1996
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China, Britain resume talks
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China and the UK began negotiating the political structure of Hong Kong before 1997, when China will gain sovereignty over Hong Kong from the UK. Patten visited the US to discuss US trade policy and Hong Kong's reforms.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
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