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Aug 7, 2019 · British Hong Kong’s trajectory was different from that of mainland China, which became a Communist country in 1949. Up to 100,000 Chinese found refuge in Hong Kong after the Communist Party took ...
Jun 5, 2024 · Chamber Magazine In the latest issue of Britain in Hong Kong, “GBA & Northern Metropolis: Unlocking Potential, Limitless”, we gain insights from our members on this topic who share their views from across different industries.
Jan 20, 2024 · By this time, Hong Kong’s population had touched 3 lakhs. At the turn of the 20th century, Hong Kong was one of the most important port cities in the world. British hand Hong Kong back. After being occupied by the Japanese from 1941-45, the island fell back into the hands of the British.
Jan 28, 2020 · A common visual reminder of British remnants in Hong Kong are the numerous streets that have been named after British public figures and landmarks. Many of these streets share the same name with those in London. For example, Queen Victoria Street, named after the British monarch who reigned from 1837 to 1901, is a one-way street in Hong Kong ...
Jun 24, 2019 · 1997 July - Hong Kong is handed back to the Chinese authorities after more than 150 years of British control. Tung Chee-hwa, a Shanghai-born former shipping tycoon with no political experience, is ...
Aug 13, 2019 · 1 July: The British lease over Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula ended at 00:00 Hong Kong time. The United Kingdom handed Hong Kong island and its surrounding territory back to the People’s Republic of China. Chris Patten, the last Governor of Hong Kong, sent the telegram: “I have relinquished the administration of this government.
Jun 28, 2022 · "Looking back, 1997 is a lie," says Thomas Fung, a Hong Kong-born accountant who now lives in Oxford. That was the year Hong Kong, a former British colony, was handed back to China as a special ...
