07717. 1997: THE CHINESE-BRITISH NEGOTIATIONS ON THE FUTURE OF HONG KONG. Good brief overview of the Hong Kong situation, including background of the treaties and 20th Century history. Why the situation was neglected until late 1970s; negotiating positions of each side; attitudes of Hong Kong people; developments informal negotiations carried on since mid-83; Britain's lack of leverage, and the likelihood that China will enforce its own desires no matter what happens. 9 pages, 24 footnotes, 21 bibliographic sources.