Getting down to business

Article Abstract:

Hong Kong's new administrator Tung Chee-hwa promised to improve education and care for the elderly during his inaugural speech. However the two issues that will probably determine his success or failure are the housing crisis and political reform.

Housing, Social policy, Political reform

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The future arrives: Hong Kong's people prepare for next week's historic handover to China with very mixed emotions

Article Abstract:

Hong Kong citizens feel ambiguous about their island's new status as a Special Administrative Region of China. Although most remain optimistic about Hong Kong's economic future, many are also concerned that China may restrict their freedom.

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A question of trust

Article Abstract:

The Beijing-appointed Selection Committee's Dec 1996 selection of Tung Chee-hwa as Hong Kong's new 'chief executive' came as no surprise. Although he was virtually unknown only a year ago, Tung is supported by China's Communist leadership.

Evaluation, Biography

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