China in 2046

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Hong Kong will face a period of considerable uncertainty in the run-up to 2046, when the Special Administrative Region which is due to come into effect on July 1, 1997, comes to an end. Some observers feel that by that time there will be no distinction between the economies of Hong Kong and mainland China, so the Special Administrative Region will no longer be necessary. Indeed, it is likely that national economies will be much less important by the middle of the 21st century, when the global economy will be much more integrated than it is at present.

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MFN for China: pros and cons

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Hongkong's Legislative Council argued over whether the US should renew China's most-favored-nation (MFN) trade status with or without conditions. The argument against conditions maintains that imposing them would disrupt Chinese economic growth without assisting political reform and would damage US investment in China. On the other hand, the short-sighted opposition to conditions among Hongkong's business leaders reflects a selfish insistence that Hongkong's economic interest should totally obscure the political ramifications of renewing MFN.

United States, Column, Political aspects, United States foreign relations, Hong Kong. Legislative Council, Most favored nation clauses

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Doubt and desire

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The transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the UK to China took place in an atmosphere of general optimism about the future of Hong Kong. However, some observers are still expressing reservations about certain issues. It seems inevitable that Hong Kong will become more aligned with Chinese approaches to politics and economic policy, and it is possible that some of the freedoms established under British rule will be abolished. Despite this, there are few people who regret that the UK has departed.

International Affairs, Intnl Political Relations, Cover Story

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