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1. Hong Kong

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   Handover and Recent History
   On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong was transferred from British to Chinese sovereignty. The handover was negotiated through the Sino-British Joint Declaration and formalized by the Basic Law, which established the "One Country, Two Systems" framework. This arrangement was designed to preserve Hong Kong's capitalist economic system and distinct legal framework for 5…

2. Hong Kong

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   Politics and Government
   Hong Kong operates under the "One Country, Two Systems" framework established by the Basic Law. The region maintains its own legal system, based on common law, and has a high degree of autonomy in most matters except foreign relations and defense.
   The government structure includes: