After 1949, the British Empire in Hong Kong was more vulnerable than it appeared to be. Its vulnerability stemmed as much from Britain's imperial decline and America's Cold War requirements as from an imminent Chinese threat. This is the first scholarly study that explores the interactions of British and US policies towards Hong Kong, and reveals the dynamics of the Anglo-American alliance and the dilemmas of small allies in the global Cold War.
After 1949, the British Empire in Hong Kong was more vulnerable than it appeared to be. Its vulnerability stemmed as much from Britain's imperial decl...
The emergence of China as a dominant regional power with global influence is a significant phenomenon in the 21st century. This process is traced back to 1949, when Mao Zedong came to power & vowed to transform China's place in the world.
The emergence of China as a dominant regional power with global influence is a significant phenomenon in the 21st century. This process is traced back...
