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4 days ago · Hong Kong was established as a colony of the British Empire after the Qing dynasty ceded Hong Kong Island in 1841–1842 as a consequence of losing the First Opium War. The colony expanded to the Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 and was further extended when the United Kingdom obtained a 99-year lease of the New Territories in 1898.
1 day 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.
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.
2 days ago · SECOND OF THREE PARTS. Tucked away in the Sai Kung District of Hong Kong is the tiny island of Yim Tin Tsai, which literally means Little Salt Pan in Cantonese. It is the only place in the country where salt is produced today. The charming island, once home to a thriving Hakka clan, now serves as a moving reminder of a bygone era.
2 days ago · Hong Kong was the scene of the last struggles between the declining Ming dynasty and the rising Qing, led by the Manchu. Before the British arrived in the mid-19th century, Hong Kong Island was inhabited
Jun 19, 2024 · There are so many things to see in Hong Kong – from iconic tourist spots to fantastic nature areas, including places that are definitely worth a re-visit if you haven’t been for a while. Plus, plenty of the top sights in Hong Kong are free (from light shows to hikes, to views from the Peak!).
6 days ago · Hong Kong had been a colony of the British Empire since 1841, except for four years of Japanese occupation from 1941 to 1945. After the First Opium War, its territory was expanded in 1860 with the addition of Kowloon Peninsula and Stonecutters Island, and in 1898, when Britain obtained a 99-year lease for the New Territories.
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