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“Of course, there were huge disagreements in the arguments of military intervention, .. There is no point at the moment on focusing on those disagreements.”

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Chris Patten
Chris Patten

Chris Patten, born on May 12, 1944, is a British politician who served as the Governor of Hong Kong. He held the position of Chief Secretary for Administration from 1985 to 1989 and Governor of Hong Kong from 1989 to 1992. During his tenure, he advocated for the democratization of Hong Kong and worked to maintain its prosperity and stability. After Hong Kong's return to China, Patten continued to be active in international affairs, serving in various roles. more

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