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The potential influence of the Chinese national government on the sociopolitical environment of Hong Kong citizens is discussed. Noting that Hong Kong has developed into an urban commercial community, the existence of a unified Hong Kong identity is investigated. It is speculated that the Hong Kong elite who have thrived under the British capitalist regime will cause problems for the new generation of Chinese leadership; conversely, social issues concerning the selection of a national language & the expectations to uphold traditional Chinese ideology are problems facing citizens of Hong Kong. Moreover, past Hong Kong demonstrations suggest that cultural identification will not ensure complete political commitment for Chinese policies. It is concluded that the educated baby boomers of Hong Kong may not be sympathetic with Chinese claims of common cultural identity, thus establishing the possibility for a tumultuous transition from British to Chinese rule. J. W. Parker