Beijing celebrates handover as troops prepare for Hong Kong
In Beijing a festive mood marks the handover as Jiang Zemin orders 4000 troops bound for Hong Kong to defend Chinese sovereignty and respect local laws and life. China stages two days of events with banners lights and flags as crowds gather for the reunification celebration and a massive Tiananmen Square display.
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Hong Kong Handover Amid Troop Deployment and Mixed Reactions
As China prepares to move in after the handover, 4000 troops are due by sea and air with a border review in Shenzhen. Polls show many Hong Kong residents expect a peaceful transition, while Britain and the United States recognize China’s right to move in. Democratic leader Martin Lee jokes about climbing to speak from a balcony as protests continue and locals pray for calm amid celebrations proclaimed by Beijing.
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Hong Kong handover observed by SU audience
At Syracuse University a multimedia program on Hong Kong drew 56 attendees as Britain prepared to relinquish control after 156 years. The session connected viewers with Hong Kong through video and a live telephone conference with SU Hong Kong Center director Theodore Wallin and student Eric Handa, linking the campus to the historic handover unfolding across the globe.
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Albright warns China on Hong Kong freedoms
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright urged China to preserve Hong Kong’s democracy as China reasserts sovereignty. She planned to boycott the new unelected legislature and stressed U.S. vigilance in monitoring Sino British commitments to uphold Hong Kong’s way of life and the rule of law.
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Central New York lawmakers expand foreign policy roles
World attention focuses on Hong Kong as China returns control ending colonial rule. Rep. John McHugh joins an American delegation observing the handover, underscoring U S foreign policy duties. Other CN Y reps on key committees include Sherwood Boehlert Amno Houghton and James Walsh, with Walsh highlighting Ireland Nepal and aid efforts while Boehlert oversees NATO related work and Mine disposal issues.
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