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  1. Hong Kong

    Linked via "Sino-British Joint Declaration"

    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…