For Americans, a broader role in Asia affairs.

Opinion. Asserts that the United States will be looked to as arbiter and protector of Hong Kong, in the wake of the latter's reversion to Chinese rule. The United States as the most credible and influential judge of China's behavior in Hong Kong; The need for President Bill Clinton to have a summit meeting with Chinese leaders; Issues pressed by US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright; Reasons for American engagement in Hong Kong.