Chris Patten appointed Hong Kong Governor

Title

Chris Patten appointed Hong Kong Governor

Genre

Press conference

TX Date

25 Apr 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:03:36

Description

Former Conservative Party chairman Chris Patten answers questions from reporters following his appointment as Governor of Hong Kong, which some have criticised, and says he is looking forward to working with the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary up tp the handover of the country to China in 1997.

Contributors

Chris Patten

Keywords

UK; Hong Kong; Colonial countries; Chris Patten; Political appointments

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