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Hong Kong's Reversion to Chinese Sovereignty

Hong Kong, which had been a dependent territory of the United Kingdom, reverted to Chinese sovereignty on July 1, 1997.

Fact Sheets and Reports

• China's Commitments on Hong Kong (6/20/97)
• Hong Kong and Normal Trading Status for China (6/20/97)
• China: Why Continuation of Normal Trade Status Is in the National Interest of the United States (6/17/97)
• China: Arguments Against a Short-term (3-6 Month) Extension of MFN (6/17/97)
• China: Trade Aspects of Most Favored Nation (MFN) Treatment (6/17/97)
• United States-Hong Kong Policy Act Report (3/31/97)

Remarks and Other Materials

• Secretary Albright's trip to Hong Kong for reversion ceremonies -- link to remarks and press kit materials from the Secretary's trip.
• Secretary Albright's Interview on ABC-TV "This Week" with Sam Donaldson, George Will, and Cokie Roberts. Denver, Colorado (6/22/97).
• White House briefing on the Denver Summit of the Eight. Samuel Berger, Daniel Tarullo, and Robert Rubin, Washington, DC (6/16/97).
• President's radio address to the nation. President Clinton, Washington, DC (6/14/97).
• President's remarks to Business Roundtable. President Clinton, Washington, DC (6/12/97).
• Testimony on Extending MFN Trade Relations with China. Secretary Albright, Washington, DC (6/10/97).
• Building a New Consensus on China. Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Samuel Berger, New York, NY (6/6/97).
• China MFN Renewal. Assistant Secretary Alan Larson, Washington, DC (6/5/97).
• President Clinton's announcement to renew China's MFN status (5/19/97).
• White House briefing on President Clinton's decision (5/19/97).
• Secretary Albright's address in Wilmington, Delaware (5/19/97).
• Secretary Albright's press remarks with Vice Premier Qian Qichen of China (4/28/97).
• Special briefing by Nicholas Burns following U.S.-China bilateral meeting (4/28/97).
• Testimony on Hong Kong. Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Bader, Washington, DC (4/24/97).
• Sino-American Relations and U.S. Policy Options. Testimony by Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Bader, Washington, DC (4/23/97).
• American Principle and Purpose in East Asia. Secretary Albright's remarks and Q&A session at U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD (4/15/97).
• Law Enforcement Relationship Between U.S. and Hong Kong. Testimony by Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Bader, Washington, DC (4/10/97).
• China After Deng Xiaoping. Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Bader, Washington, DC (3/18/97).
• Engaging China. U.S. Ambassador to China James Sasser, Washington, DC (3/4/97).
• Secretary Albright's press conference, Beijing, China (2/24/97).
• Testimony on Hong Kong. Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Bader, Washington, DC (2/13/97).

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