In 1997, Hong Kong's status changed when it was handed over from British to Chinese sovereignty, marking the end of over 150 years of British colonial rule. This transition was governed by the principle of "one country, two systems," allowing Hong Kong to maintain its own legal and economic systems for 50 years after the handover. However, in recent years, there have been significant concerns regarding the erosion of freedoms and autonomy in the region.
The British colony of Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997.
Hong Kong was created on 1997-07-01.
Since 1997, Hong Kong has been under Chinese control
Since 1997.
When the Handover of Hong Kong commenced on July 1, 1997, the People's Republic of China promised the Hong Kong government that it would retain freedom in all matters except military authority and international relations. Therefore, the political and social stance of Hong Kong changed little. Hong Kong was allowed to keep its capitalist government and economic policy.
When the Handover of Hong Kong commenced on July 1, 1997, the People's Republic of China promised the Hong Kong government that it would retain freedom in all matters except military authority and international relations. Therefore, the political and social stance of Hong Kong changed little. Hong Kong was allowed to keep its capitalist government and economic policy.
Prior to 1997, Hong Kong was a British territory.
Medal of Honour - Hong Kong - was created in 1997.
Court of Appeal - Hong Kong - was created in 1997.
Open University of Hong Kong was created in 1997.
Queen Elizabeth is Queen of the United Kingdom and the nation's possessions. Until 1997, Hong Kong was a British possession. So, she was Queen of Hong Kong until 1997.
No since 1997 control of Hong Kong has been handled by The Peoples Republic of China