Role of UK in Hong Kong handover

Title

Role of UK in Hong Kong handover

Genre

Interview

TX Date

23 Jan 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:01:14

Description

Two senior Hong Kong legislators have been to Downing Street to seek Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s support in their campaign for faster action towards democracy in the colony. Dame Lydia Dunn says she understands Thatcher’s position, and points out that the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong after the handover is the most crucial concern for both sides. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Lydia Dunn

Keywords

Politics; Margaret Thatcher; Great Britain; China; International relations; Political reform; Prime ministers; Hong Kong; Colonial countries; Democratization

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