In the 15 years since Hong Kong returned to China, its residents have developed an increasing sense of "one country". However, chief executive-elect Leung Chun-ying said it will take a long time before remnants of colonial influence disappear entirely.
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Czech Republic, Russia - for the past two months K.C. Chan has maintained a rigorous schedule, traveling from place to place, raising awareness in the marketplace of Hong Kong's unique role on the global financial frontier.
In anticipation of more Hong Kong residents choosing to work and live in the PRD, the framework agreement proposes a host of support measures.