Above: Representatives of the Chinese and British delegations, led by President Jiang Zemin and the Prince of Wales, stand for the replacement of flags which formed the focal point of a solemn and dignified Handover Ceremony beginning just before midnight on June 30. Hong Kong policemen were chosen to accompany both parties as flag-bearers to symbolise continuity in the community. This event ended just after midnight, and thousands of the invited. guests moved into an adjoining hall to witness the Inauguration. of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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