Pro-China candidates rebuffed in vote

Article Abstract:

Voters in Hong Kong did not elect legislative candidates that supported close ties with China, and China reacted by stating that the elected body would be dissolved when it assumed control in 1997. The new legislators hope to pass laws guaranteeing personal freedoms.

Elections, Legislators

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New governor takes office

Article Abstract:

Christopher Patten became governor of the British colony of Hong Kong on Jul 9, 1992. Patten will attempt to solve the dispute with China over the new Hong Kong airport and to preserve the free market as Hong Kong reverts to Chinese rule in 1997.

Planning, Hong Kong-China reunification question

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China refuses to honor contracts

Article Abstract:

A dispute between China and Hong Kong Governor Chris Patten has caused China to threaten to invalidate commercial agreements signed by Hong Kong during British rule. The dispute involves democratic reform in Hong Kong.

Political aspects

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