How reassuring: Hong Kong
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There has been some lightening up from China as the transition for Hong Kong begins. Along with Li's appointment, Tung Chee-hwa, the island's new chief executive, is also showing less restraints by allowing small changes to his limits on civil liberties in the interest of national security.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Waiting for the man: Hong Kong
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A committee of 400 Hong Kong citizens will recommend to China a chief executive to lead Hong Kong when it rejoins China in 1997. Hong Kong's liberals are invited, but consider the committee a betrayal of the recently elected democratic government. Three leading candidates are discussed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Rats, parking and politics: Hong Kong
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Hong Kong's future chief executive Tung Chee-hwa, whose leadership is based on a business oligarchy and a strong executive, is unlikely to improve educational opportunities and housing for the poor.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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