11.   Four years after it reverted to Chinese sovereignty, Hong Kong has become a noticeably more Chinese city, in look, feel and especially in governance.

12.   Granted, the regulators who try to ensure that banks remain sound are in no hurry to gamble with the transition to Chinese sovereignty less than two years away.

13.   He negotiated an agreement with Britain to return Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty later this year.

14.   He has said he would support autonomy that accepts Chinese sovereignty.

15.   Heung cast his eye over his harried waiters and shrugged when asked about the impending Chinese sovereignty.

16.   Hong Kong reverts to Chinese sovereignty this year.

17.   In part, the vigorous mix of sentiment about the return to Chinese sovereignty reflects a broader division within Hong Kong over self-identity.

18.   Long before Hong Kong returned to Chinese sovereignty last July, he leveraged his ties with Beijing to become a top investment bank for Chinese-owned companies.

19.   Since it reverted to Chinese sovereignty, Hong Kong has become a more Chinese city, in look, feel and governance.

20.   Still, most political leaders and diplomats in Asia do not expect Beijing to focus intensely on Taiwan until after Hong Kong returns to Chinese sovereignty.