Patten plays St George
Article Abstract:
Patten's Mar 12 publication of a political reform plan caused the strained negotiations between Britain and China over China's assumption of Hong Kong in 1997 to break down. China is expected to begin a 'second stove' or shadow government in Hong Kong.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Sheriff Patten comes to town
Article Abstract:
Patten faces the difficult job of engineering both an amicable decolonization and a peaceful unification with China. The powerful Hong Kong Business and Professionals Federation has already rejected Patten's political reform proposals.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Patten on parade: Hong Kong
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Patten is a very effective governor and is working towards balancing the demands of Hong Kong liberals for more democracy with China's totalitarian attitude towards political reform before the reunification in 1997.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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