Hong Kong has had a turbulent history since it was handed over from Britain to China 26 years ago. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong has had a turbulent history since it was handed over from Britain to China 26 years ago.On July 1, 1997, at midnight, Hong Kong is returned to Chinese sovereignty after 156 years of British rule.
The city is governed by a chief executive, chosen by a Beijing-controlled committee. Laws are passed by a legislative council, of which a minority of members are democratically elected.In October 1997, just months after the handover, the Asian financial crisis grips Hong Kong, plunging the banking hub into an economic slowdown.
In 2007, Beijing schedules for 2017 the first democratic election of the chief executive, and for 2020 elections to the legislative council.More On This TopicIn 2014, Beijing proposes a limited version of universal suffrage – Hong Kongers will be able to choose from a small group of Beijing-vetted candidates.
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