Handover of Hong Kong

July 1, 1997 · Hong Kong

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Britain transferred sovereignty over Hong Kong to China after 156 years of colonial rule. Under 'one country, two systems', Hong Kong was promised its own system for 50 years.

Key people

Jiang Zemin President of China, Received the territory

Participants

United Kingdom
People's Republic of China

Also involved 1

Tony Blair Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Attended the ceremony