March 29, 1979: Deng Xiaoping proposes a solution to the Hong Kong question

March 29—30, 1947: The CPC Central Committee holds a meeting in Zaolingou in Qingjian County in northern Shaanxi to discuss the actions of Central Government authorities

March 29, 1979: Deng Xiaoping proposes a solution to the Hong Kong question

On March 29, 1979, Deng Xiaoping met with Hong Kong governor Maclehose in Beijing, and pointed out that Hong Kong could maintain a capitalist system after its return to China in 1997.