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Foreign relations of Hong Kong
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Foreign relations of Hong Kong Hong Kong is a special administrative region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Under the Basic Law of Hong Kong, its diplomatic relations and defence are the responsibility of the Central People's Government of the PRC. Nonetheless, Hong Kong has retained considerable autonomy in all other aspects, including economic and commercial relations, and customs control. Therefore, Hong Kong continues to play an active role in the international arena and maintains close contact with its international partners. Furthermore, Hong Kong continues to be an active, independent member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in the name of Hong Kong, China. (via DBpedia)
 
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Hong Kong Backs Down On 'Patriotism' Classes
Hong Kong Backs Down On 'Patriotism' Classes
Al Jazeera English | Sep 8, 2012
A controversial plan by Hong Kong's government to force all schools to teach pro-China classes by 2015 has been scrapped. The government now says schools have the option to decide whether to teach the courses. Al Jazeera's Marga Ortigas reports.
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Hong Kong Protestor Heckles Jintao on Handoff Anniversary
Hong Kong Protestor Heckles Jintao on Handoff Anniversary
ITN News | Jul 1, 2012
A Hong Kong resident broke out in protest againt Chinese President Hu Jintao at a recent ceremony in Hong Kong to swear in the island's new chief executive, Leung Chun-ying. The occasion marks the 15th anniversary of the former British colony...