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Hong 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 one of the most densely populated territories in the world.
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1 day ago · Hong Kong, 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 possession for decades until it rejoined China in 1997. It is a vibrant cultural and financial center of Chinese society.
- Chi-Keung Leung
In the years away from the mainland, Hong Kong had become a global financial and cultural powerhouse - a striking contrast to Communist China, which was isolated for decades. But crucially...
Mar 19, 2024 · How China has undermined Hong Kong’s autonomy and freedoms since 1997, and why Hong Kongers have protested against Beijing’s rule. Learn about the history, the national security law, the Article 23 legislation, and the international response.
- Lindsay Maizland
Aug 7, 2019 · Up to 100,000 Chinese found refuge in Hong Kong after the Communist Party took power. Capitalist Hong Kong soon experienced an economic boom, becoming home to a multicultural, international...
Sep 4, 2023 · TIMELINE. AFP. Hong Kong is one of the world's most significant financial centres and commercial ports. Some key dates in Hong Kong's history: 214BC - Qin dynasty incorporates Hong...
