HONG KONG 2004
History
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Introduction
Archaeological Background
A Place From Which to Trade
Lease of the New Territories
Initial Growth
The 1930s and World War II
The Post-war Years
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Hong Kong has repeatedly re-invented
itself through the centuries, adapting to
change for survival. It has weathered
many a storm, physically and socially,
to emerge as a world city in Asia.

Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China on July 1, 1997. The Sino-British Joint Declaration, signed between China and Britain on December 19, 1984, provides that Hong Kong's lifestyle will remain unchanged for 50 years after 1997. Hong Kong will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in foreign and defence affairs, and China's socialist system and policies will not be practised in the SAR.

In recent years, Hong Kong's relationship with the Mainland has strengthened — not only in terms of business ties but also in the extent of government contacts and the flow of people. This close relationship is the product of culture, location and history.

 

 
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