Chinese President Xi Jinping In Hong Kong To Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of Its Transfer To Chinese Rule

Reuters: China's Xi tells Hong Kong he seeks 'far-reaching future' for its autonomy

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday China would work to ensure a "far-reaching future" for Hong Kong's autonomy, but he faces a divided city with protesters angered by Beijing's perceived interference as it marks 20 years of Chinese rule.

Britain returned Hong Kong to Chinese rule on July 1, 1997, under a "one country, two systems" formula which guarantees wide-ranging freedoms and judicial independence unseen in mainland China.

Beijing has promised Hong Kong's capitalist system will remain unchanged for "at least" 50 years until 2047, but it has not clarified what happens after that.

"Hong Kong has always tugged at my heartstrings," Xi said on arrival at Hong Kong airport for the handover anniversary in front of flag-waving crowds at the start of a three-day visit.

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WNU Editor: My first visit to Hong Kong was in the mid-1980s. Fell in love with that smelly and energy bursting city right away. Today (or at least on my last trip about 3 years ago) .... I cannot put my finger on it .... but it is not the same.

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