Chinese President Hu Jintao, right, administers the oath to Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen on July 1, 2007. Photo: Robert Ng
Democracy in Hong Kong was never Britain's concern, pre and post 1997
Kerry Brown says its priority was always a dignified retreat, given the limited room for manoeuvre
Chinese President Hu Jintao, right, administers the oath to Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen on July 1, 2007. Photo: Robert Ng