ABSTRACT
Over the past decades, Hong Kong and Taiwan have both developed a unique local or national identity. These have become a subject of great scholarly interest since the 1990s, coinciding with democratization in Taiwan and the handover of Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 1997. These political changes have influenced the formation of identities in both areas. Although the individual identities remain strong, they are faced with the challenges of globalization and the consequences of interaction with a powerful China.
