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2 days ago · Hong Kong, special administrative region of China, located to the east of the Pearl River estuary on the south coast of China. Hong Kong was a British possession for decades until it rejoined China in 1997. It is a vibrant cultural and financial center of Chinese society.
- Manufacturing
Hong Kong - Manufacturing, Trade, Economy: The rapid...
- Climate
Hong Kong - Climate, Monsoon, Humidity: Hong Kong lies at...
- Settlement Patterns
Hong Kong - Urbanization, Density, Islands: The...
- Cultural Life
History Early settlement. Archaeological remains of pottery,...
- Postwar Hong Kong
Hong Kong began its revival on the basis of light industries...
- Victoria
Victoria, densely populated urban area in Hong Kong, a...
- New Territories
By the Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory,...
- Kowloon Peninsula
Kowloon Peninsula, part of the Hong Kong Special...
- Manufacturing
2 days ago · History. Prehistory and Imperial China. Earliest known human traces in what is now Hong Kong are dated by some to 35,000 and 39,000 years ago during the Paleolithic period. The claim is based on an archaeological investigation in Wong Tei Tung, Sai Kung in 2003.
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.
4 days ago · Hong Kong was established as a special administrative region of China (SAR) for 50 years, maintaining its own economic and governing systems from those of mainland China during this time, although influence from the central government in Beijing increased after the passing of the Hong Kong national security law in 2020. [1]
5 days ago · 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...
3 days ago · Hong Kong began its revival on the basis of light industries such as textiles, which were set up by immigrant capitalists and provided needed employment. These soon assumed their importance in the economy, providing as well the basis for further industrialization.
