The following discussion proposes to assess the history of Hong Kong in terms of political culture and democracy. Initially, the country's famed role as an Asian Tiger in the period from 1960 to 1990 will be explored. The anti-democratic bias of the national economic strategy will be outlined. Then events surrounding the handover itself and subsequent political events will be assessed culminating with this summer's election of the 'election committee' will be examined. Finally, Hong Kong's culture of dynamism, dialectic and diversity will be examined. While political democracy has struggled in Hong Kong a vibrant culture valuing individual initiative and innovation makes authoritarian extremism extremely improbable. 10 pgs. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
