It was a Crown colony of the United Kingdom from 1841 to 1981, and a dependent territory from 1981 to 1997. The colonial period began with the British occupation of Hong Kong Island under the …

Jul 1, 2022 · But what is Hong Kong's connection to Britain, when was it returned to China, and most importantly, what does its future look like? Here's what you need to know:

7 hours ago · As China and the UK mend relations, Hong Kong should strive to be a platform for a wider range of Sino-British joint ventures.

Sep 3, 2019 · But between 1842 and 1898, the British Empire gradually seized control of the three main regions that make up modern-day Hong Kong: Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula and the …

19 hours ago · First, it was the first visit by a British prime minister to China in eight years, hopefully marking an end to the deep freeze in Sino-British bilateral relations after what was termed a “ golden …

Jul 5, 2019 · The UK Government’s response to the recent protests in Hong Kong has drawn attention to the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration. This briefing paper explores what the Declaration is and …

Jun 4, 2020 · How has Hong Kong's position in the world been shaped by Britain? Here's everything you need to know.

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 …

Jul 15, 2024 · After Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule in 1997, Britain took a hands-off approach to its former colony. That changed in June 2020, when the Chinese government imposed a national …

This event ended 156 years of British rule, dating back to the cession of Hong Kong Island in 1841 during the First Opium War. Hong Kong was a colony within the British Empire from 1841, except …