The Handover of Hong Kong (2010)

A rare first edition capturing at a pivotal moment in history. Words and images converge to preserve what cannot be recreated.

The Handover of Hong Kong is a compelling documentary work written by Kunihiro Tsuda, former Hong Kong bureau chief for Asahi Shimbun, with photography by Masami Sugiyama. Together, they chronicle the atmosphere and transformations surrounding the 1997 handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China.

The book covers a wide range of themes, including colonial history, the process of “Sinicisation,” Lunar New Year traditions, emigration trends, the emotional landscape of reunification, the implementation of “One Country, Two Systems,” and the social shifts that followed. Tsuda’s writing is composed and perceptive, while Sugiyama’s photographs capture the tension and texture of the era. The result is a work that balances journalistic clarity with cultural and historical depth.

For readers and researchers interested in modern Hong Kong history, East Asian political transitions, identity, and social change, The Handover of Hong Kong offers both valuable insight and collectible significance.