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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 Island had been a port in the province of Kwangtung (China) before 1830's or 1840's. After the Opium War, the Island was borrowed by the British. Later (after a war or something like that), Kowloon and New Territories were borrowed by the British for 99 years. So, in 1997, all 3 areas were returned to China. Another city, Macau, was a port borrowed by Portugal in 1600's. It was returned to China in 1999.
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Two political entities that recently reunited with China are?
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.
What did Hong Kong gain from this colony?
Western technology, a strong and safe democratic tradition, and ties with the rest of the world.
What was the country of origin of the HSBC?
HSBC was founded in Hong Kong. It stands for Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking corporation.
When did Hong Kong return to China?
in 1997
How did Hong Kong gain its independence from Britain and in what year?
This nevered happened.Well it did! Actually Hong Kong gained its independence from Britain on 1st July 1997.
A colony leased to Britain?
Hong Kong
What kind of colony was hong kong before the 1900s?
Crown Colony.
Why did people select Hong Kong location for a colony?
potatoe
What Colony left the Commonwealth in June 1997?
Hong Kong
What county estabished colony in Hong Kong?
The United Kingdom
Where can one find Lantau Island?
Lantau Island can be found in Hong Kong. It is the largest of the islands that make up Hong Kong. For a long time Hong Kong was a British colony but it is now under the control of the Chinese.
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.
What british colony in Asia was returned to the pepople's republic of china in 1997?
hong kong
What are Hong Kong and Macau?
They are two Special Administrative Regions of China. They are partially self-governing and partially democtatic. They are like this because they were both Colonies. Hong Kong was a British Colony from 1841-1997, and Macau was a Portugese Colony from 1537 to 1999.
When did Hong Kong become SAAR?
July 1, 1997.
Was Hong Kong a territory of China?
Not until 1997. From 1841 to 1997 it was a Colony of the United Kingdom.
What colony did Britain return to china?
Hong Kong was "returned" to the People's Republic of China in 1997
