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4 days ago · The handover of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China was at midnight on 1 July 1997. This event ended 156 years of British rule in the former colony, which began in 1841.
Jun 24, 2024 · handover of Hong Kong, transfer of the British crown colony of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty, ending 156 years of British rule. After a formal handover ceremony on July 1, 1997, the colony became the Hong Kong special administrative region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China.
5 days ago · HONG KONG (AFP): Hong Kong has endured a turbulent history since being handed over from Britain to China 27 years ago. Here are some key dates: - 1997: Handover - On July 1, at midnight, Hong Kong is returned to Chinese sovereignty after 156 years of British rule.
5 days ago · HONG KONG -- A few years after the handover of sovereignty over Hong Kong from Britain to China on July 1, 1997, local authorities launched a branding campaign as "Asia's world city." The message ...
4 days ago · Hong Kong marked the 27th anniversary of the Handover to China with a closed flag-raising ceremony in Admiralty on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
5 days ago · Hong Kong has marked 27 years since its handover to China from Britain. Chief Executive John Lee said coinciding with the anniversary, Beijing will be gifting two giant pandas. The Hong Kong...
Jun 25, 2024 · The upcoming anniversary of Hong Kong’s Handover to China will be “filled with joy,” Chief Executive John Lee has said. China’s’ national flags in Hong Kong. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
