In the third part of the series following several Hong Kong's citizens as they prepare for Chinese rule, newspaper proprietor, Jimmy Lai, offers a large reward for the capture of violent triads and, in the second half of 1996; ...
Discussion show, presented this week by Jon Snow in Hong Kong. Contributors includes: Ho Sau-lan (Democracy activist, `Frontier', Hong Kong); Tsang Yok-sing (Provisional Legislative Councillor, Hong Kong); Bruce Herschensohn (Feloow, ...
A look at the end of 150 years of British colonial rule in Hong Kong, featuring interviews with Hong Kong nationals as they prepare to adjust to life under Chinese rule, outgoing governor Chris Patten, and foreign correspondents who look at the ...
Hong Kong 1997. A man returns to his place of birth to find work but, unable to find a job, he decides to help others emigrate. A street cleaner seeking a better life becomes his first client.
China threatens to relinquish the Patten blueprint on Hong Kong. In Hong Kong there are concerns about post-1997 civil rights. These form the backdrop to the 1995 elections which turn out to be a victory for democracy - and for Patten. But ...
Contemplates the future of Hong Kong, once it is handed back to the Chinese, with comments from old colonials, young entrepreneurs both British and Chinese.
Last episode of the four-part series following a cross-section of Hong Kong's citizens as they prepare for Chinese rule. As the date of the handover draws near Christine Loh launches her democratic Citizen's Party and pro-Beijing ...
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Technical: labelled "Dub".
Miscellaneous unedited general views of Hong Kong, including street scenes, markets, railways (including the Peak Train), harbour scenes, views from the hills and night shots.
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Technical: labelled "Original ...
(Tape 1) Rehearsal for flag lowering ceremony at Convention Centre, with guard and band.
(Tape 2) Rehearsal for drawdown of the shore station HMS Tamar. Beating the Retreat on the Royal Yacht HMY Britannia with HRH ...
HMS Chatham sets sail from Hong Kong; also sailpast by ships of the Ocean Wave deployment, passing the Royal Yacht HMY Britannia.
(Tape 1) (i) General views on board inflatable sea boat heading towards "HMS Liverpool" off the Monserrat coast at sunset. Shots along the waterline of "Liverpool". Moon above Montserrat (at night). (ii) ...
