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Where did the British plant the flag on claiming Hong Kong in 1841?
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India is part of the commonwealth
When did Hong Kong become a colony?
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
What do you call the lucky red envelope in Chinese?
In Hong Kong it is known as 'Lai See'!No it is either Hong Bao, Hong Shu or Hong Bi guess which one.
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.
Who is Hong Wu?
He is a chinese
When was Hong Kong a british colony?
1841-1997
When did British colonize Hong Kong?
Never. China was never under british rule, but Hong Kong was for several years.
What port city was leased to the british from the Chinese?
The port city that was leased to the British from the Chinese was Hong Kong. In 1841, after the First Opium War, China ceded Hong Kong Island to the British. The lease was expanded in 1860, adding the Kowloon Peninsula and in 1898, the New Territories, until it was returned to China in 1997.
When did china join the British empire?
China never joined the British Empire. However, two small parts of China were part of the British Empire. Weihaiwei-1898-1930 Hong Kong-1841-1997
Miles from kathmandu to Hong Kong?
1841 miles
When was Hong Kong Post created?
Hong Kong Post was created in 1987.Hongkong Post was created in 1841.
When was Royal Naval Hospital - Hong Kong - created?
Royal Naval Hospital - Hong Kong - was created in 1841.
Where was there once a british colony now governed by the peoples republic of china?
I think that you're thinking of Hong Kong, which was taken by British forces in 1841, and remained under British rule until 1997. It is now part of the People's Republic of China.
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.
Why does Hong Kong have a limited democracy?
From 1841 to 1981, Hong Kong was a British Crown Colony. From 1981 to 1997, Hong Kong was a British Dependent territory. In 1997 a hundred-something old treaty between the UK and China ran out, and China wanted Hong Kong back. One of the stipulations on the transfer of the territory was that Hong Kong would be partially self-governing and semi-democratic for at least forty years, even though the UK holds literally NO power over and has no say in anything to do with Hong Kong anymore.
How are Hong Kong and Macau similar?
They were both colonies. Hong Kong was part of the British Empire from 1841 to 1997. Macau belonged to Portugal from 1537 to 1999. Macau and Hong Kong are very close to each other. They are both Special Administrative Regions of China, which means they are somewhat democratic. They are both very "European".
When did Britain explore hong kong?
They didn't so much explore it as occupy it, in 1841.
