2007-02-11 19:05:47 · 7 answers · asked by Ryan T 4 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ China
Before the handover, Hong Kong was more like Britain in terms of the city's infrastructure, culture etc. And now, it's more and more China like: great emphasis on Mandarin, gradual disappearance of British influence over the past 10 years, like public holidays on Queen Elizabeth II's birthday, UK-like postboxes, some buidlings from the colonial period, the Queen's head on stamps and coins, the change in the name of the police force: no more "...Royal...".
In short, Hong Kong is becoming one of the many cities of China. I'm afraid the uniqueness of Hong Kong is fast disappearing and will finally be just one ordinary city of China. I
I'm a Hong Kong citizen and I never want that to happen.
2007-02-12 03:47:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are very few overtly visible changes. There are a few more PRC flags here and there, and you can see some Chinese government symbols on a few buildings (if you know where and what to look for). The Chinese Army took over a few barracks that used to house British troops, but they do a really good job of trying to stay out of site. It's pretty rare that you see any Chinese soldiers unless you are really looking for them.
Tourists from mainland might be the biggest change--you see far more of them now than you used to. They come on holidays to shop and look around, and a few are settling in certain parts of the city. Mandarin, once looked down upon by Cantonese speakers, is heard more and more.
The government has a bunch of puppets, but you wouldn't really notice that unless you read the local papers. There are a few more outspoken politicians in the minority, but the ones in power are pretty dull.
2007-02-11 22:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by apleyden 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The most noticeable thing has been the Mainland Chinese government's installation of puppets into Hong Kong politics to rein in the more vibrant elements.
So it's less free today but business is booming...the Chinese aren't dump enough to fool with the money.
2007-02-11 20:18:50 · answer #3 · answered by Jon A 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-12-04 01:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know. Havent been there since right before. I hope the China Fleet club is still kicking.
2007-02-11 19:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by LiberT 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Disneyland opened.
2007-02-11 20:14:45 · answer #6 · answered by nofj2 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
more movies are Co-Production
2007-02-11 22:52:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋