The colonial era that ended a quarter-century ago in Hong Kong was characterized by racism, injustice and corruption. It wasn’t until the waning years of British rule that greater democratic freedoms were granted to Hong Kong residents. China assumed control of Hong Kong in 1997, under a “one country, two systems” arrangement meant to grant the city 50 years of economic and political autonomy. “The golden age of colonial Hong Kong is totally over.”As teenagers in Hong Kong, she and her siblings took to the streets to try to catch a glimpse of a visiting Elizabeth but were unable to push through the welcoming crowds. “It became our good old days.”Lui acknowledged that Hong Kong under colonialism wasn’t perfect.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 17, 2022 21:30 UTC