Monday, 5 May 2014

CCP China & Ourselves 39

In this issue, which focuses on the future of Hong Kong in China, Theresa Chu begins with an editoral, “From Hong Kong to Xianggang,” in which she discusses the anticipation of the return of Hong Kong to China and the different reactions to this development. It provides a commentary giving background on Hong Kong’s economic and political history from September, 1982, and a report on the significance of the return of Hong Kong in 1997. It also analyzes the attitude of China to Hong Kong, attempting to give a specifically Chinese perspective on the anticipation of 1997. It feature reports on the response of the Churches of China and Hong Kong on the future of Hong Kong by the U.S.P.G. Network, and the challenges from history faced by the Hong Kong Church. Articles also raise questions and concerns as to the representation of Hong Kong during its period of transition and concerns about the preservation of free speech. The issue concludes with short news reports.

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