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Encyclopedia > The 1990s in Hong Kong

Drawn by Jerry Crimson Mann 10:15, 23 Jun 2005 (UTC). ...

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After 1997 This article details the history of Hong Kong. ... There were two Opium Wars between Britain and China. ... The First Opium War was a trade-inspired war between the United Kingdom and the Qing Empire in China from 1839 to 1842. ... The Second Opium War or Arrow War began in 1856 and ended in 1860. ... This article details the history of Hong Kong. ... The Battle of Hong Kong took place during the Pacific campaign of World War II. It began on December 8, 1941 and ended on Christmas Day with the then British colony of Hong Kong under the control of Imperial Japan. ... Hong Kong entered a dark age, the Japanese Occupation, which was to last for three years and eight months, when the Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Mark Young, surrendered to Japan on 25 December 1941 after 18 days of fierce fighting. ... This article details the history of Hong Kong. ... After the Japanese rule of Hong Kong ended in 1945, sovereignty was returned to the British. ... Hong Kongs development in the 1960s are most notably at industries. ... Hong Kong underwent many changes in the seventies. ... The 1980s in Hong Kong is an important part of Hong Kong history as it underwent rapid economic development that led directly to its international recognition and economic leadership in Asia. ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, etc. ... Hong Kong after the transfer of sovereignty faced a series of problems, both political and economical. ...

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The 1990s in Hong Kong started with the future of Hong Kong decided in the Sino-British Joint Declaration. Under this background, Hong Kong made its way in a series of changes to prepare for the handover from Britain to China. Seven years after the first flight of a heavier-than-air controlled aeroplane in 1903, planes were already flying in Hong Kong. ... The Sino-British Joint Declaration on the Question of Hong Kong (The Joint Declaration), was signed by the Prime Ministers of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and the United Kingdom (UK) governments on December 19, 1984 in Beijing. ...


In 1997, Hong Kong is handed over to Chinese rule. This marked finale onto the colonial Hong Kong history. 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, etc. ... This article details the history of Hong Kong. ...


However, soon afterwards, the Asian financial crisis broke out and the economy of Hong Kong fell from the peak. The 1990s in Hong Kong ended in lots of facade, with disagreements over the Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa growing constantly. The Asian financial crisis was a financial crisis that started in July 1997 in Thailand, and affected currencies, stock markets, and other asset prices of several Asian countries, many part of the East Asian Tigers. ... Tung Chee Hwa Tung Chee Hwa (Traditional Chinese: 董建華; Simplified Chinese: 董建华; Cantonese IPA: ; Jyutping: dung2 gin3 wa4; Mandarin Pinyin: Dǒng Jiànhuá) (born July 7, 1937, or the 29th day of the 5th month in the Chinese calendar) was the first elected Chief Executive (July 1, 1997–March 12, 2005...


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Battle of Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1647 words)
On October 21, 1938 the Japanese occupied Canton and Hong Kong was effectively surrounded.
On December 19 fierce fighting continued on Hong Kong Island but the Japanese annihilated the headquarters of East Brigade and could not be forced from the Wong Ne Chong Gap that secured the passage between downtown and the secluded southern parts of the island.
Hong Kong was liberated in 1945 following the surrender of the Japanese forces on 15 August, less than a week after the United States had dropped atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Hong Kong 1967 riots - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1281 words)
The political climate was tense in Hong Kong in the spring of 1967.
The Hong Kong Police Force was recognized for its valor and loyalty during the events by the British government.
This title was to remain in use until the transfer of Hong Kong's sovereignty to China in 1997.
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