British Hong Kong - Wikipedia
WEBHong Kong was a British colony and later a dependent territory of the United Kingdom from 1841 to 1997, with a period of Japanese occupation from 1941 to 1945 during World War 2. The colonial period began with the British occupation of Hong Kong Island under the Convention of Chuenpi in 1841 of the Victorian era.
Handover of Hong Kong | Ceremony, Effects, & 1997 | Britannica
WEBHandover 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.
Hong Kong's handover: How the UK returned it to China - BBC
WEBAfter 2047, mainland China is no longer obliged to grant Hong Kong the autonomy agreed on with Britain before the 1997 handover, leaving the city's fate unclear.
Handover of Hong Kong - Wikipedia
WEBThe handover marked the end of British rule in Hong Kong, which was Britain's last substantial overseas territory.
History of Hong Kong - Wikipedia
WEBThe Qing dynasty ceded Hong Kong to the British Empire in 1842 through the Treaty of Nanjing, ending the First Opium War. Hong Kong then became a British crown colony. [2] Britain also won the Second Opium War, forcing the Qing Empire to cede Kowloon in 1860, while leasing the New Territories for 99 years from 1898. [3] [4]
Hong Kong | History, China, Location, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Hong Kong is a 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 territory for decades until it rejoined China in 1997. It is a vibrant cultural and financial center.
Hong Kong's British history explained: Tea, drugs and war
WEBJul 13, 2020 · The BBC's Jimmy Tam explains the former British colony's unique history with the UK, which starts with tea, drugs and war. Graphics by Terry Saunders and Parveen Virdi. How the British...
Hong Kong profile - BBC News
WEBSep 4, 2023 · Hong Kong profile. The former British colony became a special administrative region of China in 1997, when Britain's 99-year lease of the New Territories, north of Hong Kong island,...
Hong Kong - Politics, Economy, Society | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Hong Kong - Politics, Economy, Society: When it was a colony, Hong Kong was administered by a governor, who was appointed by and represented the monarch of the United Kingdom, directed the government, served as the commander in chief, and presided over the two main organs of government, the Executive Council and the …
Hong Kong and the UK: What's the history between the two?
WEBJun 4, 2020 · Hong Kong was a British colony from 1841 to 1941 and again from 1945 to 1997. In 1839 in the First Opium War, Britain invaded China and one its first acts was to occupy Hong Kong. What is a...
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