Hong Kong - Wikipedia
WEBHong Kong is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. With 7.4 million residents of various nationalities in a 1,104-square-kilometre (426 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated territories in the world.
Hong Kong | History, China, Location, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 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 …
Hong Kong Travel Guide: All Things You Want to Know - China Highlights
WEBAs one of Asia's most vibrant and diverse metropolises, Hong Kong seamlessly blends traditional culture with modern development. Situated at the southern tip of the Pearl River Delta, this city entices millions of visitors with its diverse cuisine, architecture, and …
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WEB2 days ago · The UK seized Hong Kong in 1841, and China formally ceded it the following year at the end of the First Opium War. The Kowloon Peninsula was added in 1860 at the end of the Second Opium War, and the UK obtained a 99-year lease of the New Territories in 1898. Pursuant to a UK-China agreement in 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong …
Hong Kong summary | Britannica
WEBHong Kong has an excellent natural harbour and is one of the world’s major trade and financial centres. It has many educational institutions, including the University of Hong Kong (1911). China Summary. China, country of East Asia. It is the largest of all Asian countries. Occupying nearly the entire East Asian landmass, it covers ...
Home | Hong Kong Tourism Board
WEBHello Hong Kong! Discover the best experiences, events, shopping, dining, vacation packages, maps, guided tours, and travel planning itineraries with Hong Kong's official tourism guide. Visit Hong Kong to explore the unique living culture and experience Asia's top travel destination.
Hong Kong profile - BBC News
WEBSep 4, 2023 · Some key dates in Hong Kong's history: 214BC - Qin dynasty incorporates Hong Kong into China.. 1513AD - Portuguese explorer Jorge Álvares is the earliest European visitor. Portuguese merchants ...
36 Hours in Hong Kong: Things to Do and See - New York Times
WEBDec 28, 2023 · In the director Wong Kar-wai’s nostalgic films about neon-tinged 1960s Hong Kong, characters yearn for loves lost. Today, many Hong Kongers are looking at their city with a similar longing as ...
Hong Kong handover: What will the next 25 years hold? - BBC News
WEBHong Kong, once a beacon of press freedom in Asia, was ranked 148th in the world for press freedom this year, tumbling down nearly 70 places since the previous year.
Hong Kong - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBHong Kong (/ ˌ h ɒ ŋ ˈ k ɒ ŋ / (); Chinese: 香港, Hong Kong Cantonese: [hœ́ːŋ.kɔ̌ːŋ] (), literally "Fragrant Port"), officially The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of The People's Republic of China, is one of two Special Administrative Regions (SARs) of the People's Republic of China (the other is Macau).. It is one of the richest and most …
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