Thatcher was dealt a bad hand. When the British wanted Hong Kong they in their Western mindset considered that "99 years" was the same as "forever". Consider t

Thatcher was dealt a bad hand. When the British wanted Hong Kong they in their Western mindset considered that "99 years" was the same as "forever". Consider that the UK only barely managed to defend the Falklands. Thatcher saved her and her country's face in the negotiations which is the main job of any politician.