1. Chinese Reversal In Hong Kong Reveals Dilemma.
- Author
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Pottinger, Matt and Hutzler, Charles
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SOCIAL movements , *COLLECTIVE behavior , *POLITICAL participation , *PUBLIC demonstrations , *INTERNATIONAL relations , *SOCIAL history ,CHINESE foreign relations, 1976- - Abstract
Examines the political and social conditions in Hong Kong as China attempts to exert more influence in the area. Number of protestors showing up for a rally against sweeping security measures proposed by Chinese officials in Hong Kong, suggesting the depth of opposition faced by the Chinese government; Impact of an article written by Tsang Yok-sing, the head of Hong Kong's largest pro-China political party, in which he attempts to balance the interests of both China and the democratic leanings of Hong Kong; Comments from Tsang suggesting that elections in Hong Kong; View of author that the Chinese government must balance their authoritarian policies with their growing place in the global economic markets.
- Published
- 2003