Since the handover in July 1997, China has generally followed a hands-off policy.
There has been a hands-off policy since the handover in July of 1997.
China has meddled in its affairs ever since the handoff in 1999.
A girl is walking down the road.
There are girls near a bridge.
There was no semblance of normality after the event.
A man is walking to the store.
dog on beach
He is familiar with walking on high wires.