because they were homeless.
Hong Kong was first formally ceded to the British on August 29, 1842.
Hong Kong was originally a colony to the crown of Great Britain until 1997.
Crown Colony.
Hong Kong was originally a colony to the crown of Great Britain until 1997.
Hong Kong
1841-1997
The British colony of Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997.
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Hong Kong
The United Kingdom
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.
Hong Kong