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Encyclopedia > Cheung Kong Centre

Cheung Kong Centre is a skyscraper in Central Hong Kong that stands between the HSBC Hong Kong headquarters building and the Bank of China Tower. It is 70 stories tall, and houses several banking firms. As is common in Hong Kong, colored lights on the sides of the building illuminate at night in intricate light shows. Taipei 101, the worlds tallest skyscraper by roof height on high rise. ... Central (中環) is an area located in Central and Western District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. ... HSBC Hong Kong Headquarters The HSBC Hong Kong headquarter building is located along the southern side of Statue Square, in Central, at the location of the old City Hall (built 1869, demolished 1933). ... BOC Tower The Bank of China Tower (short: BOC Tower) is a huge skyscraper in Central, Hong Kong. ...


The building sits on the site of the former Hilton Hotel (Hong Kong), which was demolished in the early 1990s.


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CENTRAL DISTRICT (945 words)
Hong Kong's downtown is composed of 3 districts, Central ¤¤Àô, Admiralty ª÷ÄÁ, and Wanchai ÆW¥J. Most skyscrapers in recent years have been built in Central and Admiralty, while new commercial redevelopment projects are under way west of Central.
The Bank of China Tower (¤¤»È¤j·H) One IFC - This was part of the Hong Kong Station development resulting from the construction of the new international airport at Chek Lap Kok.
Cheung Kong Center (ªø¦¿¤¤¤ß) - Designed by architect Cesar Pelli, rumor has it that Li Ka Shing, the head of Cheung Kong Holdings, decided to use a bold square design so it won't steal the visual attention from the Bank of China Tower across the street.
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