Britain 'delusional' over Chinese democracy: ex-Gov. Patten

Former top U.K. official hoped for best when Hong Kong returned to China in 1997

RHYANNON BARTLETT-IMADEGAWA and PAK YIU, Nikkei staff writers

LONDON/HONG KONG -- Britain was "delusional" for thinking China's economic rise would guarantee its transition to a democratic nation that would respect Hong Kong's semi-autonomous status, the city's last colonial governor says.

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