Opposition lawmakers in hong kong have slammed a new national security law proposed by the chinese government. Nov 03, 2019 a new book on the history of the hong kong judiciary has been in cold storage apparently because chief justice geoffrey ma taoli is worried that tales of the scandalous behaviour of some colonialera judges may reflect badly on the institution, the post has learned. Violent confrontation between armed groups over the supply of illegal narcotics is something we commonly associate with criminal gangs in modern cities, but in the midnineteenth century great britain went to war with imperial china in order to continue to supply chinese addicts with opium. It is also the biggest supplier of imports for hong kong 46. It is a vibrant cultural and financial center of chinese society. Aug 28, 2017 there are about 200,000 people living in some form of subdivided apartment in hong kong, including coffin homes, and 18% are younger than 15, according to a government report released last year.
Explore hong kongs rich hakka heritage at traditional walled. Oct 07, 2017 an excerpt from historian tony banhams book reduced to a symbolical scale reveals how families were split during the war, with the men and adult sons left behind in hong kong after the women. A concise history of hong kong hong kong university press. How british in wartime hong kong evacuated women and. Hong kong lawmaker mourns end of homeland as china mulls. The region is bordered by guangdong province to the north and the south china sea to the east, south, and west.
Image bao pu, the founder and publisher of new century press, at a book warehouse in hong kong. Once described as a barren island, the former fishing community has been transformed by its own economic miracle into one of asias world cities, taking in its stride the territorys 1997 return to chinese sovereignty. History hong kong is an independent country of china. Established in 2006, hong kong airlines is a fullservice airline firmly rooted in hong kong. A concise history of hong kong critical issues in history by john. Jan 16, 2020 hong kong ceded to the british during the first opium war, china cedes the island of hong kong to the british with the signing of the chuenpi convention, an agreement seeking an end to the first.
A modern history of hong kong is clearly written and easily read. Drama is life entertainment in hong kong in the 1960s and 1970s duration. The 10 best hong kong hotels where to stay in hong kong. A modern history of hong kong hong kong university press. We are committed to offering an exceptional customer experience that delivers our brand promise of being truly hong kong, showcasing our passion for service and to deliver more by going above and beyond at every step of your journey. Take a 360degree flying tour through hong kongs history from possession to handover and beyond. Originally, a british colony, hk was given back to mainland in 1941 when the japanese people occupied hongkong. Freed hong kong bookseller lam wingkee stands next to a placard with a picture of bookseller gui minhai, in front of his book store in hong kong in june 2016. The approach seems balanced, and it is obvious when in a few places tsang takes positions which he realises are disputed. The qing dynasty ceded hong kong to the british empire in 1842 through the treaty of nanjing, ending the first opium war.
Hong kong has also established itself as the premier stock market for chinese firms seeking to list abroad. Hong kong, a former british colony, retroceded to china in 1997, and was guaranteed that its freewheeling way of life and independent judiciary would remain unchanged for 50 years. It consists of hong kong island, originally ceded by china to. Carroll concludes by exploring the legacies of colonial rule, the consequences of hong kong s reintegration with china, and significant developments and challenges since 1997.
N2 the 1960s was a period of turbulence around the world. This hong kong layover tour includes train transfers to and from the airport, a ride on the peak tram to the sky terrace, and visits to the aberdeen fishing village, stanley market and more. Hong kongs economic and political history has been primarily determined by its geographical location. Starting out as a farming fishing village and salt production site, it became an important free port and eventually a major international financial centre the qing dynasty ceded hong kong to the british empire in 1842. Beyond 1997 217 chronology of key events 239 bibliography and further reading. Nonetheless, if you start from a quasiignorance of the history of hong kong, this book will be able to provide. Explores the history of hong kong from the early 1800s through the. Britain also won the second opium war, forcing the qing empire to cede kowloon in 1860, while leasing the new territories for 99 years from 1898. History of hong kong lonely planet travel information.
Hong kong is a popular layover destination, but with limited time to spare, a guided tour is the best way to maximize your layover. Explore hong kongs rich hakka heritage at traditional walled village. But there was a lot going on in the region before that wintry morning in 1841 when a contingent of british marines clambered ashore and planted the union flag on the western part of hong kong island, claiming it for the british crown. History in the very long scale of history, hong kong as we know it today has existed for a mere blink of an eye.
Apr 03, 2018 hong kongs publishing houses became an extension of the political battlefield in beijing. Hong kong ceded to the british during the first opium war, china cedes the island of hong kong to the british with the signing of the chuenpi. To be sure, the colonial government worked hard from the late 1960s to build a sense of local identity, including through education and programmes such as the hong kong festival and the keep hong. Good to see it is volume 1 looking forward to the rest of the series. The sinobritish declaration said hong kong would be a special administrative region of china, and would retain its freedoms and way of life for 50 years after the handover date on july 1, 1997. It was the largest protest in hong kong s history according to wikinews this law would allow mainland china to extradite people living or visiting hong kong who may be fugitives.
Old hong kong photos and the tales they tell, volume 1. Hong kong the last time they faced a proposal that would have curbed their autonomy from mainland china, hong kong residents flooded the citys streets, stormed its legislature and clashed. This means, they control and govern themselves, separate from mainland china. For those who have been or are going to hong kong, i absolutely recommend the book. Hong kongs publishing houses became an extension of the political battlefield in beijing. Jun 18, 2007 hong kong has always been something of an anomaly, and an outpost of empire, whether british or chinese. Several thoughtprovoking books that exa innovative perspectives have been publish. An excerpt from historian tony banhams book reduced to a symbolical scale reveals how families were split during the war, with the men and adult sons left behind in.
Hong kong bookseller sentenced by china to 10 years for. Hong kong prodemocracy legislators in hong kong on friday hit back after beijing introduced a new national security law that could limit protests and dramatically reduce the territorys autonomy. Welsh takes a stab at a comprehensive history of hong kong, but stumbles along the way. The region of hong kong has been inhabited since the old stone age, later becoming part of the chinese empire with its loose incorporation into the qin dynasty 221206 bc. Dr kwong chi man, assistant professor, history department, hong kong baptist university listeners to my show on rthk know david as a great teller of quirky hong kong stories. Hong kong, special administrative region of china, located to the east of the pearl river estuary on the south coast of china. Hong kong museum of history 2020 all you need to know.
A concise history of hong kong by john carroll does an excellent job of covering the entire history of the the fragrant harbour of south china. Explore hong kongs rich hakka heritage at traditional. Cardinal joseph zen, the retired bishop of hong kong, has a poignant story in his new book, titled for love of my people i will not remain silent. Book on hong kong judiciary stalled because chief justice is. Jun 14, 2017 its name means fragrant harbor in chinese, but it could also mean city of change. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The territory of hong kong is comprised of two main islands hong kong island and lantau island and a mainland hinterland. Mar 25, 2020 1968 flu pandemic, also called hong kong flu pandemic of 1968 or hong kong flu of 1968, global outbreak of influenza that originated in china in july 1968 and lasted until 196970. Jul 27, 2019 at midnight on july 1, 1997, hong kong reverts back to chinese rule in a ceremony attended by british prime minister tony blair, prince charles of wales, chinese president jiang zemin, and u. How british in wartime hong kong evacuated women and children. Sep 04, 2019 according to hong kongs trade and industry department, mainland china is hong kongs main destination for domestic exports 44. Protestors in hong kong demonstrated against a new extradition law proposed by the government of mainland china. Hong kong was a british possession for decades until it rejoined china in 1997. January to june 2019 hong kong special administrative region 20th anniversary.
East asiasoutheast asia hong kong the world factbook. A multimedia presentation on the theme of the relations between mainland china and hong kong after the war brings the hong kong story to a close. Snows analyses and opinions allow readers to understand that this book is not just an account of the japanese occupation, but it is also a comprehensive history. It thus forms a natural geographic port for guangdong province in southeast china.
Pompeo raises issue of hong kongs autonomy from beijing. Hong kong government reports online hkgro is a fulltext image database providing online access to preworld war ii issues of four major government publications, namely, administrative report, hong kong sessional papers, hong kong hansard and hong kong government gazette. For information on purchasing the book in other territories, please contact i. The outbreak was the third influenza pandemic to occur in the 20th century. The book explores hong kong as a place with a unique identity, yet also a crossroads where chinese history, british colonial history, and world history intersect. He brings the same insight and meticulous research to this, his new book. Easy to read and, as the title says, concise at only 270 pages. There are about 200,000 people living in some form of subdivided apartment in hong kong, including coffin homes, and 18% are younger than 15, according to a government report. As chinas power continues to grow, some fear that the considerable autonomy hong. Democracy in hong kong council on foreign relations. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a modern history of hong kong.
Hong kong simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Hong kong s official tourism guide includes tourist information on attractions, events, shopping and dining, vacation holiday packages, street maps, virtual tours and travel planning itineraries to experience hong kong s unique international living culture. Sep 30, 2019 hong kong protesters march with a figure depicting the goddess of democracy in august 2019. According to hong kongs trade and industry department, mainland china is hong kongs main destination for domestic exports 44. A concise history of hong kong critical issues in history book.
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