Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
It was so-called "blockade of Hong Kong" by the Hong Kong Government. [2] These stations ceased to operate in 1899 after the lease of the New Territories to Britain. [3] 1872: Tung Wah Hospital established: 1874: Arthur Kennedy: 1874 Hong Kong Typhoon: Founding of the Universal Circulating Herald: 1877: Arthur Kennedy: 1882: John Pope Hennessy ...
History of Hong Kong; Timeline; ... per-capita income and other socio-economic measures attest to Hong Kong's achievements over the last four decades of the 20th century.
In 2009, Hong Kong's real economic growth fell by 2.8% as a result of the Great Recession. [33] By the late 20th century, Hong Kong was the seventh largest port in the world and second only to New York City and Rotterdam in terms of container throughput. Hong Kong is a full Member of the World Trade Organization. [34]
This article is part of a series on the History of Hong Kong Timeline Prehistoric Imperial (221 BC – 1800s) Bao'an County and Xin'an County British Hong Kong (1841–1941, 1945–1997) Colonial (1800s–1930s) Convention of Chuenpi Treaty of Nanking Convention of Peking Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory Japanese occupation (1941–1945) (1940s) 1950s 1960s (1967 riots ...
Category: Economic history of Hong Kong. ... Companies formerly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2 C, 71 P) H. History of transport in Hong Kong (2 C, 2 P)
Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Hong Kong this week to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the city’s handover from British to Chinese rule. Here are some of the key political ...
History of Hong Kong; Timeline; Prehistoric Imperial (221 BC – 1800s) Bao'an County and Xin'an County British Hong Kong (1841–1941, 1945–1997) Colonial (1800s–1930s) Convention of Chuenpi Treaty of Nanking Convention of Peking
“Hong Kong is a barometer of the economic activities in China," said Patrick Ip, managing director at China-ASEAN Investment Cooperation fund. "Because of the recent China economic downturn and ...