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Chinese President Jiang Zemin (2nd L) shakes hands with Britain's Prince Charles (2nd R) following Hong Kong's transfer of sovereignty from British to Chinese rule at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition centre 01 July. At left is Chinese Premier Li Peng and right is British Prime Minister Tony Blair. (Photo credit should read PAUL LAKATOS/AFP/Getty Images)

Chinese President Jiang Zemin (2nd L) shakes hands with Britain's Prince Charles (2nd R) following Hong Kong's transfer of sovereignty from British to Chinese rule at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition centre 01 July.  At left is Chinese Premier Li Peng and right is British Prime Minister Tony Blair. (Photo credit should read PAUL LAKATOS/AFP/Getty Images)