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Parachute Show in Hong Kong
The Parachute Team of the People's Liberation Army of China gave a marvelous performance in Hong Kong to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its returning to China.
  
 
HK Official Opens NASDAQ to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs in USA Margaret Fong presided over Monday's ceremony to open the NASDAQ stock market in New York, according to news from the Information Services of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Tuesday.
Int'l Society Hails the 10th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return to China
International society highly praised the great development in Hong Kong during the ten years after its return to the motherland on Sunday.
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Memorabilia

1997, Founding of Hong Kong SAR Government

1998, Victorious from Asian Financial Crisis

2003, Overcoming SARS Crisis

It is clarified in the 11th five-year plan to maintain Hong Kong's position to be an international financial, trade and shipping centre.

2003, Signing of the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA).

2006, Margaret Chan Elected to WHO Director-General

2007, Hong Kong's Donald Tsang voted into office, second chief executive after Tung Chee-hwa

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History of HK's Cession and Return
Three Unequal Treaties
1 Ceding of Hong Kong Island to Britain under the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842
2 Ceding of Kowloon Peninsula and Stonecutters Island to Britain by the Treaty of Beijing in 1860
3 In 1898, The New Territories, in Hong Kong's north, was leased to Britain for a period of 99 years under the Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory
China-U.K. Negotiation on HK Issue
Under the guidance of "One Country, Two Systems", a concept originally proposed by Deng Xiaoping during the early 1980s, the Chinese government conducted negotiations with British government on the Hong Kong issue.
Deng Xiaoping's Role in Hong Kong Talks
The late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping set a deadline of two years in China's negotiations with Britain over the return of Hong Kong and said that if no agreement had been reached within this period, China would have acted unilaterally, former diplomat Zhou Nan has recalled.
HK's First Chief Executive

On December 11, 1996, Tung Chee-hwa was elected by a wide margin in the first election of the chief executive of the Hong Kong SAR.

He was formally appointed by the State Council on December 16, 1996 and assumed office as the first Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR on July 1, 1997 for a five-year term.

HK Regional News
• 4 Outstanding Persons Awarded Hong Kong's Top Honor
• Hong Kong People Keen on Learning "Putonghua"
• Hong Kong Property: Not So Crazy after 10 Years
• HK Remains Strong in Int'l Investment in 2006
• Press Freedom in Hong Kong Has Improved Since 1997
• More HK Civil Servants to Enjoy Five-Day Week
• HK Market Stable in 2006 despite Record Fund Flows
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Celebration of Return to Motherland
• HK Official Opens NASDAQ to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
• Flag-raising Ceremony in HK
• Midnight Bell Ringing Ceremony to Mark Hong Kong's 10th Return Anniversary
• President Hu Reviews PLA Garrison Troops in HK
• China to Issue Special Stamps to Mark 10th Anniversary of HK's Return
• President Hu Meets Hong Kong Young Olympics Fans
• Chinese President Hu Visits Hong Kong Sports Institute
• President Hu Meets Hong Kong Youngsters
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Increasing Economic Prosperity
  • Interview: HK's Stability, Prosperity Draw Emigrants Back
  • Independent Report: "One Country, Two Systems" in HK "Complete Success"
  • Hong Kong Property: Not So Crazy after 10 Years
  • CEPA Boosts HK Economy: Study
  • HK Remains Strong in Int'l Investment in 2006
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    One Country, Two Systems
    • EU: "One Country, Two Systems" Ensures Prosperity of HK
    • HK's Role Unchanged under "One Country, Two Systems": Hu
    • "One Country, Two Systems" Helps HK Keep Uniqueness: French Diplomat
    • Independent Report: "One Country, Two Systems" in HK "Complete Success"
    • One Country, Two Systems
    • "One Country, Two Systems" Works in HK: British Official
    Basic Law
    • HK to Fulfil Universal Suffrage, Conforming to Basic Law: Chief Executive
    • China Commemorates 10th Anniversary of HKSAR Basic Law
    • NPC's Interpretation of Basic Law Lawful, Constitutional: Spokesperson
    • Dialogue on HK Basic Law Interpretation Hailed in HK
    • Law Interpretation the Only Solution
    • Top Legislature Interprets Hong Kong Basic Law
    • Draft Interpretation of HK Basic Law Agreed
    • Interpretation of Basic Law in HK's Interest
    • Basic Law interpretation Vital for Stability: HK Media
    Central Government Support for HK
  • New Mainland And HK Economic Agreement Signed
  • PLA HK Garrison Closely Cooperates with HK Police
  • Central Gov't Reaffirms Constant Support for Hong Kong, Macao
  • Central Gov't Pledges Full Support for Hong Kong
  • Central Gov't Supports HK to Widen External Cooperation
  • Central Gov't Pledges Support for Hong Kong
    • Exchange of Visits
    • Hong Kong Chief to Start Duty Visit to Beijing
    • China's Top Legislator Visits Hong Kong
    • Development, Harmony Key to Hong Kong's Prosperity: China's Top Legislator
    • Top Legislator in HK to Host ITU Telecom World 2006
    • Hong Kong Chief to Visit Guizhou Province Next Week
    • Vice-Premier Meets HK, Macao Chief Executives
    • Jia Praises Hong Kong's Chief Executive
    • CPPCC Chairman Visits Hong Kong SAR
    • Chairman of Top Advisory Body Visits Hong Kong
    • Vice-president Zeng Qinghong Arrives in HK
    Audio Programs
  • Hong Kong after 1997: Edition Twelve
  • 2007-06-30 10th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return to China
  • Hong Kong Gears up for 10th Anniversary Celebrations
  • Hong Kong after 1997: Edition Eleven
  • Stars Dazzle at Film Industry Gala Celebrating HK's 10th Aniversary
  • 2007-06-28 Their Ten Years in Hong Kong (2)
  • Hong Kong after 1997: Edition Eight
  • Hong Kong after 1997: Edition Seven 
  • Hong Kong after 1997: Edition Six
  • Hong Kong after 1997: Edition Five
    • Voices
    • "One Country, Two Systems" Success for HK
    • Time: We Got It Wrong on Hong Kong
    • CEPA Boosts HK Economy: Study
    • CEPA Pumps Impetus into HK's Economy: HK Chief Executive
    • Yearender: CEPA Promotes Mainland-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation to New Level
    • CEPA 'Morale Booster' for Hong Kong Economy
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    HK Chief Executive Election
    • Chinese FM Commissioner's Office Congratulates Tsang on Election Victory
    • Hong Kong Holds Final Leadership Election Debate
    • Hong Kong Chief Executive Commends the Budget
    • 641 Nominations for Next HK Chief Exec. Election
    • Tsang to Run in HK Leadership Election
    • Former HK CE Receive Honorary Doctorate in HK
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    Profiles of HK Chief Executives
    • Profile: Donald Tsang
    • Profile: Tung Chee Hwa
    Also on our site
    • Hong Kong Disneyland
    • Legendary Henry Fok's Farewell
    • The 10th Anniversary of Deng Xiaoping's Death
           
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