The handover served as a backdrop for numerous contemporary works: : Movies like (1998) and the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies

At the time of the 1997 Handover , Hong Kong had one of the highest degrees of press freedom in Asia.

Hong Kong 97 has also been recognized as a significant example of the early days of digital publishing. The CD-ROM's contents may seem primitive by today's standards, but they demonstrate the innovative spirit and experimentation that characterized the early days of digital media.

These efforts are crucial in ensuring that Hong Kong 97 is not lost to history. By preserving the magazine and its contents, we can gain a better understanding of the cultural and technological context in which it was created.