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World Service,12 Apr 2012,10 mins

Hong Kong and Italy

From Our Own Correspondent

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Stories from Vaudine England in Hong Kong and Mark Duff in Italy, presented by Pascale Harter. The handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China took place 15 years ago. Vaudine England explores how many people in this global city are now trying define their identity, remembering their past and looking to the future. For 20 years there have been protests against a high speed rail line connecting the north of Italy and France. While the fight continues, Mark Duff visits a valley on the proposed route.

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