Reconciliation with old enemies and the return of Hong Kong, 1978–97- The importance of the peaceful return of Hong Kong in July 1997 Flashcards
what had Hong Kong been described as in 1842 by lord palmerston
a barren rock
what did Hong kong become
an economic powerhouse and model of capitalist grandeur
when was the lease of hong kong to britain set to expire
1997
what was China’s economy like by 1997
on the ascent, double digit growth rates year by year(getting stronger than britain)
why did China want to assume rule of Hong Kong when the lease expired
Hong Kong’s economic prowess would boot china, and it would allow china to physically remove the last of western imperialism
when Hong Kong returned in 1997, did china alter the way it was run
not really
what theory did china apply in terms of hong kong
one country, two systems
when did negotiations begin
1982
why was Margaret thatcher ‘buoyed up’
victory in the Falklands war
what did Thatcher boldly suggest to Deng
that Hong Kong should remain a British colony after 1997- Deng rejected and said china was strong enough to invade
what was another british proposal
that China would re-assume control but Britain would remain in charge of the day-to-day running of Hong Kong
when did china finally get its way
1984
what was the Joint Agreement
britain accepted China’s claims to Hong Kong and arranged for its return in 1997
what did China agree to allow Hong Kong to become
a SAR (special administrative region) , there was guarantee that the capitalist order and western legal system would remain in place
what did Britain do to try reassure hong kong about fears over democracy
introduce democratic reforms
