1997 was truly an eventful year for China, with many momentous happenings. In February of that year Deng Xiaoping passed away, thus marking the end of an era. Shortly after, the post-Deng Chinese leadership under Jiang Zemin had to mobilise great effortsto ensure the smooth resumption of sovereignty over Hong Kong on June 30....

Book DescriptionWang Gungwu\'s study of the relationship between China and the Chinese with imperial Britain examines the possibilities, as well as the limits of their encounters....