Hong Kong enters uncertain new age

Hong Kong — With a midnight change of flags, an anxious, excited Hong Kong ended its 156-year British colonial era and embarked Tuesday on a uncertain new age. Kari Huus reports.

Oct. 23, 2003, 4:38 PM UTC / Source: msnbc.com

Hong Kong — With a midnight change of flags, an anxious, excited Hong Kong ended its 156-year British colonial era and embarked Tuesday on a uncertain new age.

MSNBC correspondent Kari Huus reports Tuesday night from Hong Kong on the chaotic scene along the waterfront, where a scheduled fireworks display was 45 minutes late, causing confusion in the packed crowds.