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It joined it in July 1997, after the lease of the island of Hong Kong and the surrounding HK area ran out, following the 1984 treaty which the UK government agreed with Communist China to lease the islands back.
There was a lavish ceremony and handover procession, and as part of the agreement Hong Kong kept control of most of its law, including capitalist economic system, until 2047. However today China continues to try and destroy civil rights in Hong Kong.
I for one, as a British person, very much miss HK. And the people of HK, they say, miss Britain.
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Is Hong Kong listed Hong Kong China or just Hong Kong?
hong kong, china
What continent is in Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is a city in China, which is on the continent of Asia.
Good stockbrokers in Hong Kong or China?
Hong Kong is IN China. But of course, and still, China, 'cause Hong Kong IS in there. Included.
What continents Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is in China. China is in Asia.
What area is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is a city in China; China is in Asia.
Is China near Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is located in China... wow..
What country officially controls Hong Kong?
China officially controls Hong Kong.
'cathay pacific' is the airline of which country?
Hong Kong S.A.R. It's not China. Hong Kong and China are different, even Hong Kong is part of China.
In what country is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is located in South East China.
Why is Hong Kong now part of china?
Because Hong Kong is part of China!
What type of land is hong kong?
hong kong is in china
Is Hong Kong in the US?
Hong Kong is in China, not the USA.
