Analyzing Hong Kong's votes
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There is growing political awareness in Hong Kong, as reflected in the fact that many more people than expected turned out to vote in the first elections following Hong Kong's reunification with China. Around 1.5 million votes were cast, with the Democrats receiving 42%. This is an impressive achievement, given that the Democrats have had no clear political role since the handover of Hong Kong to China. The Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong, the main rival of the Democrats, gained 25% of the vote and won seats in all five electoral districts.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1998
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Don't act like Tung is China
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The 'one country, two systems' policy that China has adopted towards Hong Kong appears to be poorly understood by the US press who commonly believe that Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa is serving China's interests in the territory. But an issue to be taken more seriously is that the misconception recurs in Hong Kong, with some demonstrators protesting outside the chief executive's office for the release of political prisoners in China. It is unhelpful for Hong Kong if its government is not trusted by Beijing.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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Does JiangEs retirement matter?
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The retirement of Jiang Zemin as the head of ChinaEs Central Military Commision raises hopes of friendlier relations with Hong Kong and Taiwan. However these hopes are futile as the policies of the new president, Hu Jintao, are no different.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2004
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