Hong Kong Transfer

Yu Shuning, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., briefed reporters on the transfer of Hong Kong from British to Chinese… read more

Yu Shuning, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., briefed reporters on the transfer of Hong Kong from British to Chinese control. He stressed that Hong Kong would become a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and retain a significant amount of autonomy. He also answered reporters' questions about the implications of the transfer, especially for Hong Kong citizens. The transfer officially occurred on July 1, 1997. close

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Hong Kong Transfer

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Program ID:
87226-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jun 26, 1997 | 6:15am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jun 30, 1997 | 2:07am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Jun 26, 1997 | 6:15am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 27, 1997 | 8:15am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 28, 1997 | 2:44am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 29, 1997 | 4:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 30, 1997 | 2:07am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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