Hong Kong - Wikipedia
WEBHong Kong [e] is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. With 7.4 million residents of various nationalities [f] in a 1,104-square-kilometre (426 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the world.
Hong Kong | History, China, Location, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, located to the east of the Pearl River estuary on the south coast of China. Hong Kong was a British territory for decades until it rejoined China in 1997.
King Kong (2005 film) - Wikipedia
WEBKing Kong is a 2005 epic adventure monster film co-written, produced, and directed by Peter Jackson. It is the ninth entry in the King Kong franchise and the second remake of the 1933 film of the same title, the first being the 1976 remake. The film stars Naomi Watts, Jack Black, and Adrien Brody.
History of Hong Kong - Wikipedia
WEBHong Kong was occupied by Japan from 23 December 1941 to 15 August 1945. The period, called '3 years and 8 months' halted the economy. The British, Canadians, Indians and the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Forces resisted the Japanese invasion commanded by Sakai Takashi which started on 8 December …
Hong Kong’s Freedoms: What China Promised and How It’s …
WEBMar 19, 2024 · Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China that has, until recently, largely been free to manage its own affairs based on “ one country, two systems,” a...
China and Hong Kong: Five moments in fraught relationship since ... - BBC
WEBIt was a pivotal moment, birthing what became known as the Umbrella Movement and a new generation of pro-democracy leaders. But it also marked a new nadir in Hong Kong-China relations. Some...
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WEBHello Hong Kong! Discover the best experiences, events, shopping, dining, vacation packages, maps, guided tours, and travel planning itineraries with Hong Kong's official tourism guide. Visit Hong Kong to explore the unique living culture and experience Asia's top travel destination.
Hong Kong profile - BBC News
WEBSep 4, 2023 · Hong Kong profile. The former British colony became a special administrative region of China in 1997, when Britain's 99-year lease of the New Territories, north of Hong Kong island,...
Hong Kong - Politics, Economy, Society | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · When it was a colony, Hong Kong was administered by a governor, who was appointed by and represented the monarch of the United Kingdom, directed the government, served as the commander in chief, and presided over the two main organs of government, the Executive Council and the Legislative Council.
Hong Kong summary | Britannica
WEBLocated on China’s southern coast, it consists of the island of Hong Kong and adjacent islets in the South China Sea (ceded by China to the British in 1842), the Kowloon Peninsula (ceded in 1860), and the New Territories …