The Return of the Former Colonies
Although Hong Kong was colony of the British Empire, on 1 July, 1997, it was handed over to the People’s Republic of China, based on the Sino-British Joint Declaration issued in 1984. Similarly, Portugal handed over Macao to China on December 20, 1999. Although it was decided that both regions would retain a high degree of autonomy for 50 years, their situation has deteriorated recently.
The Return of Hong Kong and Macao
The Return of the Former Colonies
Although Hong Kong was colony of the British Empire, on 1 July, nineteen ninety-seven, it was handed over to the People’s Republic of China, based on the Sino-British Joint Declaration issued in nineteen eighty-four. Similarly, Portugal handed over Macao to China on December 20, nineteen ninety-nine. Although it was decided that both regions would retain a high degree of autonomy for 50 years, their situation has deteriorated recently.
