Hong Kong: China's Challenge (Routledge in Asia)

The return of Hong Kong to China in July 1997 has the potential to benefit China's rapidly expanding economy. China's handling of the transition will have enormous implications for its international standing. This study analyzes the serious problems and real opportunities that the return of the colony poses to China's international status. Examining the relationships between Greater China, Hong Kong and the West, the work explores the challenges that Chinese policy makers face up to 1997 and beyond: the clash of political cultures, handling problematic negotiations and dealing with conflicting economic interest.