In fine form: life goes on as usual, only the symbols have changed
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The reversion of Hong Kong to China in July, 1997, has given rise to the appointment of a Chinese diplomat to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' Hong Kong office. Xiao Li was appointed as programme officer on Sep 21, 1997. However, no changes in the organisation are expected to take place and China is uninterested in influencing its activities in the territory. Generally, life in Hong Kong continues as usual following reunification, with symbolism being the hallmark of Chinese rule. The hands-off policy has caused difficulties for some companies, which continue to battle with strict immigration laws. Tourism has also suffered, with visitors unwilling to face the perceived authoritarianism.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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Red flag over Hong Kong
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Business leaders are among those who eagerly anticipate the 1997 transition of Hong Kong to Chinese rule, but other groups are less sanguine. Already signs of change are widespread, suggesting China's promise to keep the colony the same for 50 years is ingenuous. Advocates say China has too much to lose to fiddle with the colony's formula for success, citing private conversations with Chinese officials to show Beijing will keep its hands off. Still, many are suspicious, and some groups know they will lose out.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1995
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Playing favourites: as speculation mounts as to who will lead Hong Kong after it reverts to China, Beijing's mark of favour falls on shipping tycoon Tung Chee-hwa. But the race isn't over
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Chinese President Jiang Zemin anointed shipping magnate Tung Chee-hwa the front-runner to be Hong Kong's first chief executive under mainland rule. The selection, indicated by the greeting given Tung at a meeting with the Preparatory Committee planning the transition, upset many observers who regard it as a signal of Beijing's plans to dictate the selection process. In theory a 400-member Selection Committee, set up by the PC by Apr 1996, will nominate candidates and select a winner by Oct.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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