Which two governments signed the Joint Declaration on the Question of Hong Kong in 1984?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Chinese and British Governments
The Joint Declaration was signed in Beijing on 19 December 1984 and set out China's basic policies on Hong Kong.
Answer: The Chinese and British Governments.
Why not the others: The Chinese and Portuguese Governments: the Joint Declaration on Macao was with Portugal. The British and American Governments: the United States was not a party. The Chinese and Hong Kong Governments: Hong Kong was then a British dependent territory.
Answer: The Chinese and British Governments.
Why not the others: The Chinese and Portuguese Governments: the Joint Declaration on Macao was with Portugal. The British and American Governments: the United States was not a party. The Chinese and Hong Kong Governments: Hong Kong was then a British dependent territory.
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