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China supplied Britian with tea.
From its base in India the East India Company led the expansion of the British Empire in Asia.
As well as working with the Royal Navy to oust Napoleon from Egypt, capture Java from the Netherlands, aquire Singapore 1819, defeat of Burma 1826, the East India Co.was making great profits out of the opium export trade to China.
These illegal activites took place from approx 1730's and went some way to redress or reverse the imbalances in trade which were a result of the British imports of tea. This saw large amounts of silver flooding into China from Britain.
In 1839 a large amount of opium was cofiscated by the Chinese authorities. This led Britain to attack China in what became known as the First Opium War, and British seizure of Hong Kong.
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When did Hong Kong cease being a British colony?
Hong Kong was first formally ceded to the British on August 29, 1842.
Hong Kong was returned to in 1999?
Hong Kong was returned to Chinese rule by the British in 1999.
Who lost the battle of Hong Kong?
On December 25th, 1941, the British Garrison of Hong Kong, (15,000 soldiers). fell to the Japanese, (at least 50,000 soldiers), after 18 days of brutal fighting, British, Indian, (Punjabi and Rajputs), local militia, The HKVDC and Canadian, (the first of the allied troops to engage in battle during WW2), hung on to Hong Kong. The Battle of Hong Kong was one of the courageous battles in the annuals of Canadian Military history. It has gone largely ignored by historians because it ended in defeat.
What happened in Hong Kong in 1941?
Japan attacked Hong Kong on 8 December, 1941. The battle ended on Christmas day.
What island did the British receive because of the Opium War?
Hong Kong, was ceded to Britain for 155 years because they won the first Opium war.
How was Hong Kong a military advantage for the british empire?
they blew up hong kong
What did the british empire get from hong kong?
They created Hong Kong. Before the British started to build Hong Kong it was a barren island.
Who was involved in the Hong Kong battle?
The British Military, Hong Kong Police, and the Japanese Empire.
When did Hong Kong leave the british empire?
Hong Kong was no longer part of the British Empire on July 1, 1997. It is now a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China.
Did the british use bribary to conqure Hong Kong?
Hong Kong was ceded to the British Empire as a result of the Treaty of Nanking. During the Opium Wars with China, the British did in fact occupy Hong Kong, and used it as a military base.
When did hong Kong stop been part of the British Empire?
1936
When did Hong Kong cease being a British colony?
Hong Kong was first formally ceded to the British on August 29, 1842.
Was hong kong happy with the british empire ruling them?
maybe.. yes... no... i duno??
When was the British empire about?
The British Empire entered existence in 1583 with the conquest of Newfoundland and ended in 1997 with the handover of Hong Kong to China. The British Empire existed for 414 years.
Is Hong Kong a county?
No, Hong Kong is not a country, but a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. It was formerly a colony of the British Empire until July 1, 1997.
Does Hong Kong have a priminister?
No, Hong Kong is instead governed by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, who is currently Leung Chun-ying. When it was still a British colony, Hong Kong was headed by a British-appointed governor.
How do you renew a British passport in Hong Kong?
Contact the British Embassy in Hong Kong for advice on renewing your British Passport.
