The Watching Brief: Annals of a lawmaker from British Colony to China’s SAR by Margaret Ng

As a legislator 吳靄儀 Margaret Ng was at the centre of events in the often turbulent
years covering the transfer of Hong Kong’s sovereignty and the rise of seminal
changes in Hong Kong’s social and political life. This book tells the compelling
story of a generation buffeted by the ups and downs that accompanies Hong
Kong’s transition from a British colony to becoming a Special Administrative
Region of the People’s Republic of China.

This is an insiders’ story with a sharp eye to understanding what was
happening outside. It is a piece of living history.

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• Political Memoir / Autobiography – it recounts her personal experiences and reflections as a legislator during Hong Kong’s transition.
• Contemporary History – it provides a first-hand account of Hong Kong’s social and political changes during the handover from British rule to Chinese sovereignty.
• Political Commentary – it includes analysis and insights into legislative processes and societal developments.