Hong Kong lets 40th anniversary of Sino-British declaration pass quietly

National security overrides pact's promised freedoms; advocates warn of fading interest

KENJI KAWASE, Nikkei Asia chief business news correspondent

HONG KONG -- Thursday marks the 40th anniversary of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, the agreement that paved the way for the return of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty. Local authorities are letting the milestone pass without fanfare, however, reflecting the city's drastic political changes.

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