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Answered 2009-01-30 04:51:53
Well, when it left , in 1997, Brtitian was no Empire.
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When did Hong Kong leave the british empire?
Hong Kong was no longer part of the British Empire on July 1, 1997. It is now a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China.
When did Hong Kong become independent from the british empire?
Hong Kong became independent from the British Empire in 1997.
What did the British Empire do to Hong Kong?
They created Hong Kong. Before the British started to build Hong Kong it was a barren island.
How was Hong Kong a military advantage for the british empire?
they blew up hong kong
Who was involved in the Hong Kong battle?
The British Military, Hong Kong Police, and the Japanese Empire.
When did Hong Kong join the british empire?
Hong Kong was first formally ceded to the British on August 29, 1842.
Why is Hong Kong called ''Hong Kong''?
The words Hong Kong in Chinese (香港) translates to "fragrant harbor." The actual word "Hong Kong" did not appear until the Treaty of Nanking between the British Empire and China. As part of the treaty, the British demanded the cession of "Hong Kong," an island residence that would provide substantial economic increase to the British Empire.
What did the British Empire get out of Hong Kong being part of the British Empire?
A good port and base for trading.
Did the british use bribary to conqure Hong Kong?
Hong Kong was ceded to the British Empire as a result of the Treaty of Nanking. During the Opium Wars with China, the British did in fact occupy Hong Kong, and used it as a military base.
When did Britain take over Hong Kong?
The British Empire took over Hong Kong in the 1842. The British then withdrew in 1997. hope this is useful, if you want a bit more information type in 'History of Hong Kong' into wikipedia.1941
Was hong kong happy with the british empire ruling them?
maybe.. yes... no... i duno??
Why did british leave Hong Kong?
They had to because the agreement with China was a hundred years.
Why did the United Kingdom sell Hong Kong to China?
The British did not "sell" Hong Kong. They were merely re-transferring sovereignty back to the People's Republic of China. Under the Treaty of Nanking, Hong Kong was ceded to the British Empire under a 99-year lease. The lease terminated in 1997, which was when the British returned Hong Kong to Chinese authority.
When was the British empire about?
The British Empire entered existence in 1583 with the conquest of Newfoundland and ended in 1997 with the handover of Hong Kong to China. The British Empire existed for 414 years.
Why was Hong Kong important to the british empire?
Hong Kong was prized for its strategic location. because of this, it served as a great naval base. Above all though: it gave the British a access to mainland China.
Is Hong Kong a county?
No, Hong Kong is not a country, but a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. It was formerly a colony of the British Empire until July 1, 1997.
Does Hong Kong have a priminister?
No, Hong Kong is instead governed by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, who is currently Donald Tsang. When it was still a British colony, Hong Kong was headed by a British-appointed governor.
When did the British empire begin?
The British Empire entered existence in 1583 with the conquest of Newfoundland and ended in 1997 with the handover of Hong Kong to China. The British Empire existed for 414 years.
How do you renew a British passport in Hong Kong?
Contact the British Embassy in Hong Kong for advice on renewing your British Passport.
Does Hong Kong have a mayor?
No, Hong Kong is instead governed by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, who is currently Leung Chun-ying. When it was still a British colony, Hong Kong was headed by a British-appointed governor.
How did Hong Kong become a country?
Hong Kong is not a country, but a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. It was formerly a colony of the British Empire until July 1, 1997.
Why Jackie Chan leave Hong Kong?
Jackie Chan has never left Hong Kong. He is still a resident of Hong Kong.
Currency of hong kong?
Hong Kong is a city, and former British colony, in southeastern China.The Hong Kong dollar is the currency of Hong Kong.The International currency code is HKD.
Significance of the battle of Hong Kong?
The Battle of Hong Kong was quite important, as Hong Kong was the east trading outpost of the British Empire, which enabled it to keep an eye on the communist activity in China. This meant Britain was keen to keep this outpost. When the Japanese invaded Hong Kong, it triggered the British and their commonwealth to join the war in the pacific, even though Britain was already fighting a war in Europe. Hong Kong was also a strategic point of defense for other Far East colonies, such as Singapore and Australia. If Hong Kong were to fall, Japanese forces could attack Singapore and other British outposts. So the Battle of Hong Kong was important since the British wanted to defend their colony, but if they lost it, it would open up the rest of the Far East colonies of their Empire.
Why did Britain want to colonize Hong Kong?
The British, having already occupied Hong Kong in the Opium Wars, realized the potential that the island had in the prime spot that it was situated. The British envisioned the island as a major metropolitan trading port that could financially pull the British Empire into a state of extreme wealth. As a result, the British had the cession of Hong Kong put into the Treaty of Nanking.
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