It was occupied by the British in 1841 during the Opium War, and later ceded to the British as part of the Treaty of Nanking that marked the end of that war. Kowloon was ceded after the second Opium War in 1860. And New Territories and Lantau in 1898
Hong Kong and Macau are two political entities that have reunited with China in recent past. Hong Kong remained a British colony till 1997 and Macau was a Portuguese colony till 1999.Both are now considered special administrative regions in China.
Western technology, a strong and safe democratic tradition, and ties with the rest of the world.
HSBC was founded in Hong Kong. It stands for Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking corporation.
in 1997
This nevered happened.Well it did! Actually Hong Kong gained its independence from Britain on 1st July 1997.
because they were homeless.
Hong Kong was originally a colony to the crown of Great Britain until 1997.
The British colony of Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997.
Hong Kong was originally a colony to the crown of Great Britain until 1997.
Hong Kong
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.
Crown Colony.
1841-1997
Since 1997, Hong Kong has been under Chinese control
Hong Kong was first formally ceded to the British on August 29, 1842.
Hong Kong
The United Kingdom