This course examines the development of Hong Kong and Macao, their unification with China, and their current political problems. It focuses on the political and socio-economic changes during the period of transition. Topics such as the 'one country, two systems; model, Sino-British and Sino-Portuguese negotiations, the joint declarations, the basic laws, representative government, political institutions, political participation and socialization, process of democratization, civil liberties and the rule of law will be examined.

CILO-1: Identify and summarize key practices in Macao and Hong Kong public administration. CILO-2: Identify and summarize key practices in public policy making and implementation in Macao and Hong Kong. CILO-3: Evaluate and discuss key issues and problems of the public administration and public policy in Macao and Hong Kong. CILO-4: Communicate critically perspectives on the reform and improvement of Macao and Hong Kong public administration.