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The Hong Kong Handover: The Final Day

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Gov Chris Patten leaving the Governor's residence [size: 42k] RealAudioBBC Asia Correspondent Matt Frei, in Hong Kong, presents his review of the momentous day's events.
smile Smiles as well as sadness [38k]
zemin In with the new [33k]
dragon Dragon dance [52k]
bandsman Massed bands depart [37k]
band Royal Marines lead off [57k]
shoulder Shouldering arms in the downpour [41k]
marchers Marching into history [42k]
Final speech ... [32k]
... well received [43k]
New generation [35k]
Hong Kong - in two languages [53k]
Chinese troops at the border [35k]
Out of the shadows [33k]
Crossing point [39k]
Top teams swap over [61k]
Lowering the flags [61k]
Out with a bang [42k]
Tearful departure [35k]
Farewell to all that [48k]
Democracy protest [37k]
Sailing Away [42k]


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