Historically under Chinese rule, Hong Kong was taken over by the British in 1841, when military forces invaded the country after the ruling Qing Dynasty’s refusal to allow opium to be imported into Hong Kong. Slowly but surely the British way of life was introduced to the country, which very quickly became one of the main industrial nations of the Far East.
After years of negotiation and conflict, 1997 saw the signing of an agreement between the UK government and Chinese authorities to transfer sovereignty back to China. Under a complicated “one country, two tier” system, Hong Kong will retain its own laws, police force and monetary system until at least 2047, although China will be responsible for defending the colony and foreign affairs. [click to continue…]
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