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The fate of Hong Kongby Gerald Segal
Synopses & ReviewsBook News Annotation:Segal (International Institute for Strategic Studies, London) studies
the social and economic upheaval that has occurred in anticipation of
Hong Kong's cession to China, and possible consequences after 1997,
from both trading and emigration perspectives. He emphasizes that
Hong Kong will be a harbinger of international relations with China
and the Pacific in the first decades of the new century.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 212-229) and index. Table of ContentsHong Kong to 1949 — Thirty years of prosperity: 1950-80 — Negotiating the end of empire — On the road to 1997 — China: taking charge — Britain: dignity in retreat? — The United States: the inactive superspower — Canada: immigration without responsibility — Australia: pragmatism in the Pacific — East Asia: picking China apart — Europe: someone else's problem — Getting to 1997. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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