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Chris Patten sworn in as Governor of Hong Kong

Title
Chris Patten sworn in as Governor of Hong Kong
Genre
Speech
TX Date
9 Jul 1992
Year of production
1992
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Duration
00:00:29
Description
Extract from speech by Chris Patten, following his swearing-in as the new Governor of Hong Kong – probably the last British Governor of the province. The former Conservative Party chairman will oversee the handover of the colony to China in 1997 and Patten has vowed to make sure the changeover goes as smoothly as possible.
Contributors
Chris Patten
Keywords
UK; China; International relations; Hong Kong; Heads of state; Colonial countries; Politicians; Chris Patten; Colonial governors

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