Hong Kong Handover: One Country Two Systems (1984)
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Britain and China negotiated Hong Kong's return. Deng Xiaoping proposed 'One Country, Two Systems' — Hong Kong would keep capitalism and limited autonomy for 50 years. Britain accepted, lacking leverage to demand more.
One Country, Two Systems
1984
year
Hong Kong keeps capitalism and autonomy
framework
50 years (1997-2047)
duration
Chosen — eroded after 2019 protests and 2020 security law
outcome
Full Integration with China
1984
year
Immediate Chinese system
framework
Immediate
duration
Not chosen — would have triggered capital flight
outcome
Extended British Lease
1984
year
Continue colonial rule
framework
Indefinite
duration
Not possible — China refused
outcome
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