BBC documentary (Part two of a five part series) about Chris Patten, the popular last Governor of Hong Kong before Hong Kong reverted back to Chinese rule, and his democratic reforms which were undone by China.
He was quite possibly the first and only leader Hong Kong ever had (with the possible exception of Sir Murray Maclehose) that put Hong Kong's interests above that of her colonial masters, be that China, Japan or Britain.
Since then the Hong Kong people have become more politically embolden, with 500,000 people marching in 2003 calling for full universal suffrage for the Chief Executive and the resignation of Patten's successor Tung Chee-Wah after a series of spectacular policy failures.
Today, Mr. Patten (who left Hong Kong with and %80 approval rating), is welcomed back to Hong Kong with great enthusiasm by the people whenever he returns to visit.
Apachecatdog - I'm afraid I've not been able to find them myself, I'd recommend keeping an eye on the BBC website or ebay, but I'm afraid I wouldn't get my hopes up.
I assure you that, the poor quality of the videos notwithstanding, I have posted the entire series to youtube. Enjoy!
therepublicofHK 2 years ago
Do you know where I can find the dvd or video of this, i'd really like to see it all?
Apachecatdog 2 years ago
Yes
therepublicofHK 4 years ago
What is the point? Democracy for Hong Kong?
weissman2000 4 years ago
Not at all, glad I could help, if you're in Hong Kong please don't forget to march every July 1st of Universal Suffrage for the CE, a free and open selection process and the right to interpret the Basic Law locally in Hong Kong
therepublicofHK 4 years ago
Thank you for uploading these videos. I heard so much about them but unable to find the dvd, so thanks again!!
canwong719 4 years ago