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Handing Over Hong Kong
In the early 1980s talks began between Britain and China over the future of Hong Kong. Hear from one of the British diplomats involved, Sir Anthony Galsworthy.
In the early 1980s talks began between Britain and China over the future of Hong Kong. The negotiations resulted in a promise of 'One country, two systems' when the territory changed hands in 1997. Hear from one of the British diplomats involved, Sir Anthony Galsworthy.
Photo: Margaret Thatcher and the Chinese Premier Zhao Ziyang exchanging copies of the Hong Kong Handover agreement in 1984. Credit Associated Press.
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