Which cities have returned to China?

The cities returning to China are Hongkong and Macau.

transfer of sovereignty over macau

199965438+On February 20th, the China government resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Macao, the People's Republic of China (PRC) Special Administrative Region was established, and the Portuguese Republic ended its rule over Macao.

Hong Kong's return?

The government of People's Republic of China (PRC) decided to resume the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong on 1 July 1997 1 day, and the government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland returned Hong Kong to People's Republic of China (PRC) on1July 19971day.

After two years and as many as 22 rounds of negotiations, China and Britain finally signed the Sino-British Joint Declaration at 1984 12 19, and decided to establish a special administrative region in Hong Kong from 1997 7 1, and began to exercise Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula south of Boundary Street and the New Territories again.

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Reasons for China Government's Successful Settlement of Hongkong and Macau Issues.

1. Precondition: After the implementation of reform and opening up, China's comprehensive ability is increasing day by day, and its international status is also constantly improving;

2. Policy factors: Deng Xiaoping's concept of "one country, two systems";

Legal basis: the signing of the Sino-British Joint Declaration and the promulgation of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region;

4. Mass base: Hong Kong and Macao compatriots have a strong sense of patriotism and a glorious tradition of patriotism and are eager to return to the embrace of the motherland;

5. Preparation: The Party and the government attached great importance to it and successfully completed various tasks.

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