The Hong Kong Diaries Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Chris Patten (Author, Narrator), Penguin Audio (Publisher)

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In June 1992, Chris Patten went to Hong Kong as the last British governor, to try to prepare it not—as other British colonies over the decades—for independence, but for handing back in 1997 to the Chinese, from whom most of its territory had been leased 99 years previously. Over the next five years, he kept this diary, which describes in detail how Hong Kong was run as a British colony and what happened as the handover approached. The book gives unprecedented insights into negotiating with the Chinese, about how the institutions of democracy in Hong Kong were (belatedly) strengthened and how Patten sought to ensure that a strong degree of self-government would continue after 1997. Unexpectedly, his opponents included not only the Chinese themselves, but some British businessmen and civil service mandarins upset by Patten's efforts, for whom political freedom and the rule of law in Hong Kong seemed less important than keeping on the right side of Beijing. The book concludes with an account of what has happened in Hong Kong since the handover, a powerful assessment of recent events and Patten's reflections on how to deal with China—then and now.

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25 hours and 41 minutes
Author

Chris Patten
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Chris Patten
Audible release date

21 Jun. 2022
Language

English
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Penguin Audio
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B09VQZ7X57
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	25 hours and 41 minutes
Author	Chris Patten
Narrator	Chris Patten
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.co.uk Release Date	21 June 2022
Publisher	Penguin Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B09VQZ7X57
Best Sellers Rank	2,181 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 8 in Diplomacy 23 in History of Asia 28 in History of Middle East Asia

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Wilson

Hong Kong was so beautiful

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 June 2022

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Just had a quick look, the content is great, will need more time to read the whole book. Being a Hongkonger, love to read your sharing during your great time in British Hong Kong. Thank Lord Patten for caring and speaking for Hongkonger in recent years. Hongkonger cheer up!

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Carrie

A truthful and impartial historical account

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 June 2022

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With hindsight, ex-governor Lord Chris Patten revisits his custodianship of Hong Kong in this genuine recollection of his encounters with the Communist regime.

The honest opinion of his observations over the Hong Kong populace is carefully crafted and one could be easily moved by his love towards the Pearl of the Orient after reading.

Highly recommended as Hong Kong’s freedoms are being encroached at this very moment.

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Andrew Chan

An epic account from the last governor of Hong Kong

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 June 2022

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The book is a collection of diaries from the last governor of Hong Kong, who is one of the greatest politicians in his time. There are a lot of behind closed door details on the last few critical years of Hong Kong history. The writing is also delightful to read even for someone without much context. And for someone who is involved in Hong Kong past and present, this is a must read book. There are also some photos from Hong Kong before 1997.

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Appreciate

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 June 2022

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Thank you for your support💛 from Hongkonger...We love you so much...So touching when I got the book. Because all sold out in the book shop😭

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Natalie

The book cover is dirty and damaged

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2022

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anonymous

Important book of British Hong Kong

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 June 2022

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Good to know more about British Hong Kong

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Great book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 June 2022

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Worth reading. Glad to have bought it.

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Charles Leung

Good book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2022

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This is very good book.

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