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The article focuses on the influence Hong Kong has had on China since governing control was returned to China in 1997. The author attributes China's industrial revolution to the knowledge and experience in Hong Kong. Guangdong, China, in particular, has taken business and social cues from Hong Kong.

Discusses why China's expected leadership change looks irrelevant to China's citizens. Decision to replace President Jiang Zemin with Hu Jintao; Influence of regional party; How local autocrats are undermining Beijing's reforms; Views of Chinese citizens; Concerns over graft and corruption; Why the leadership transition threatens to further reduce the central government's authority; Efforts to raise Jiang's stature in the party.