Christopher Patten, Hong Kong's last British colonial governor who oversaw its handover to Chinese rule in 1997. (Photo courtesy of Britain's House of Lords/Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Christopher ...

At the ceremony. Charles read a farewell speech on the Queen's behalf, witnessed by dignitaries, including new PM Tony Blair and Chris Patten, Hong Kong's last Governor.

The move triggered a wave of criticism around the world, with many - including Chris Patten, the last governor of Hong Kong - urging the UK to stand up for the territory. Under current rules ...

July 1997, Hong Kong is handed back to the Chinese ... Foreign Secretary Robin Cook and the last governor, Chris Patten. Chinese dignitaries included President Jiang Zemin, Premier Li Peng ...

She said civil liberties in Hong Kong are "long gone" four years after the NSL took effect. Chris Patten, Hong Kong's last British governor, described the legislation as "another large nail in the ...

European Union Commissioner Chris Patten brings glamour and political ... his Tory links and his tenure as the last Governor of Hong Kong from 1992-1997. The one-time chairman of the Conservative ...

Oxford University chancellor Chris Patten has announced “with a heavy ... the last governor of Hong Kong, European commissioner, BBC chairman and was a part of the Northern Ireland peace process.

Christopher Patten, Hong Kong's last British colonial governor who oversaw its handover to Chinese rule in 1997, is among the 87 foreigners recognized in this year's fall decorations for their notable ...