Hong Kong in China : the challenges of transition / edited by Wang Gungwu & John Wong.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Wang, Gungwu.

Wong, John, 1939-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hong Kong (China)--Politics and government--1997-.

Hong Kong (China).

Hong Kong (China)--Economic conditions.

Hong Kong (China)--Social conditions.

Physical Description:

iv, 324 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Times Academic Press, [1999]

Summary:

The dramatic handover of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China on 1 July 1997, amid much tension and speculation, closes one significant colonial chapter in Asia. At the same time, it also sets the stage for new political and economic possibilities with China closely involved with a key financial centre in Asia.

There has been fairly extensive literature in anticipation of the handover and subsequent scholarly analyses of possible outcomes as to Hong Kong's future. Hong Kong in China: The Challenges of Transition comprises a collection of papers evaluating the situation in Hong Kong SAR over the last two years. The handing over of Hong Kong to China presents a challenge to the legal system which is intrinsically and delicately linked to the political vision of "one country, two systems". While politicians and legalists seek to work out the model, the people of Hong Kong confront the dilemma of an identity crisis, on top of the contentious social problems presented by the immigration of Chinese mainlanders. Also, the island's economic and financial system, fundamental to Hong Kong's existence, confronts not only the problems of transition but also the Asian currency crisis which had a devastating effect on the Southeast Asian economies. The island is certainly undergoing some agonizing experiences as it seeks to find its place in a new political equation.

Contents:

Is the "one country, two systems" formula working? / Kuan Hsin-chi

From elite unity to disunity / Lau Siu-kai

The Asian financial crisis and the Hong Kong economy / Liu Pak Wai

Changing structure of Hong Kong's economy / Tsang Shu-ki

The financial sector in the wake of the recent Asian economic crisis / Y.C. Jao

Economic integration with the mainland / Sung Yun-wing

Changing Hong Kong identities / Wong Siu-lun

The split-family phenomenon / Kuah Khun Eng

Whither Hong Kong's middle class? / Lee Ming-kwan

A search for identity / Johannes Man-mun Chan

Hong Kong's legal system in transition, 1997-99 / Albert H.Y. Chen.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9812101489

OCLC:

43437993