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Why do China and Taiwan and Hong Kong enter the Olympics under different flags?
They are separate entities and have their own National Olympic Committees. Hong Kong is a 'special administrative region' within the People's Republic of China. They competed in the 2008 Games as Hong Kong, China. Taiwan is a separate country altogether from the People's Republic of China. While the People's Republic of China claims Taiwan, they have never controlled it.
Why is Hong Kong competing in the 2008 Olympics as a country and not as a part of the Chinese team?
When control of Hong Kong was transferred to China in 1997, they were designated as a Special Administrative Region which has autonomy and a separate political system than the mainland. Hong Kong has had a National Olympic Committee since 1950 and has been participating in the Summer Olympics since 1952. They will continue to participate separate of China in upcoming Olympics and will be known as Hong Kong, China.
How many miles separate Hong Kong from China's capital?
Hong Kong is 1225 miles from Beijing China.
How many straight line miles separate hong kong from China's capital?
Hong Kong is 1225 miles from Beijing China.
How many straight-line miles separate Hong Kong from china capital?
Hong Kong is 1225 miles from Beijing China.
Is it true that you need separate visa to visit Hong Kong and separate visa to visit China?
It is true. Hong Kong is a special administrative region with its own government. A visa to the PRC is useless in Hong Kong and vice versa.
Is Hong Kong in China or japan?
Hong Kong is not in either country. Although officially a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong resides on its own island, separate of the Mainland. Hong Kong is complete with its own set of laws and regulations, even under Chinese control. Hong Kong operates under a capitalist government instead of a communist government, such is China.
Is Hong Kong listed Hong Kong China or just Hong Kong?
hong kong, china
Is Macau part of Hong Kong?
No. Macau and Hong Kong are the two special administrative regions (SAR) of the People's Republic of China. They are completely separate city-states.
Is Hong Kong able to host the Olympics?
As part of China, Hong Kong can host Olympic events as it did for the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The events based in Hong Kong in 2008 were the Equestrian (horseriding) events of dressage, jumping and eventing.
What continent is in Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is a city in China, which is on the continent of Asia.
Is Hong Kong a separate country from China?
No they are not Hong Kong is not considered part of Mainland China. All people must pass an immigration check point to enter Hong Kong from the Main land and vice-versa. Chinese citizens must also ask permission from the government to go to Hong Kong.
