Handling Hong Kong

Hong Kong

EVER since 1984 when the British agreed to turn Hong Kong over to Mainland China, there has been intense speculation as to how far Peking would permit the 155-year-old Crown Colony to keep its free and easy ways in order to preserve its role as a world financial and commercial center—and the yeast of China’s burgeoning export economy. Now, as the turnover date (July 1) rapidly approaches, the dilemma for the Chinese Communists appears double-edged.

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Sol W. Sanders

Hong Kong

EVER since 1984 when the British agreed to turn Hong Kong over to Mainland China, there has been intense speculation as to how far Peking would permit the 155-year-old Crown Colony to keep its free and easy ways in order to preserve its role as a world financial and commercial center—and the yeast of China’s burgeoning export economy. Now, as the turnover date (July 1) rapidly approaches, the dilemma for the Chinese Communists appears double-edged.