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Hong Kong was returned to in 1999?
Hong Kong was returned to Chinese rule by the British in 1999.
Who lost the battle of Hong Kong?
On December 25th, 1941, the British Garrison of Hong Kong, (15,000 soldiers). fell to the Japanese, (at least 50,000 soldiers), after 18 days of brutal fighting, British, Indian, (Punjabi and Rajputs), local militia, The HKVDC and Canadian, (the first of the allied troops to engage in battle during WW2), hung on to Hong Kong. The Battle of Hong Kong was one of the courageous battles in the annuals of Canadian Military history. It has gone largely ignored by historians because it ended in defeat.
What island did the British receive because of the Opium War?
Hong Kong, was ceded to Britain for 155 years because they won the first Opium war.
Why was Hong Kong important to the british empire?
China supplied Britian with tea. From its base in India the East India Company led the expansion of the British Empire in Asia. As well as working with the Royal Navy to oust Napoleon from Egypt, capture Java from the Netherlands, aquire Singapore 1819, defeat of Burma 1826, the East India Co.was making great profits out of the opium export trade to China. These illegal activites took place from approx 1730's and went some way to redress or reverse the imbalances in trade which were a result of the British imports of tea. This saw large amounts of silver flooding into China from Britain. In 1839 a large amount of opium was cofiscated by the Chinese authorities. This led Britain to attack China in what became known as the First Opium War, and British seizure of Hong Kong.
What happened in Hong Kong in 1941?
Japan attacked Hong Kong on 8 December, 1941. The battle ended on Christmas day.
Why did Hong Kong become and cease being a colony?
because they were homeless.
When was Hong Kong a british colony?
1841-1997
UK became part of China in 1997?
The British colony of Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997.
Which British colony surrendered to Japanese Christmas day 1941?
Hong Kong
Does Hong Kong have a priminister?
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.
What british colony in Asia was returned to the pepople's republic of china in 1997?
hong kong
What former British colony is located at the southeastern edge of the Asian continent?
Hong Kong, which is now part of China.Singapore is also a former British colony in southeast Asia.
When was Mary Harald born?
Mary Harald was born in Hong Kong, in British Crown Colony.
When did British colonize Hong Kong?
Never. China was never under british rule, but Hong Kong was for several years.
What British territory was captured on Christmas day 1941?
Hong Kong was a British colony. On December 25, 1941 Great Britain surrendered Hong Kong to Japan. The people of Hong Kong called it Black Christmas.
Is Hong Kong is a british colony?
Since 1997, Hong Kong has been under Chinese control
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.
