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New Year in Hong Kong

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February 6th 2008
The whole Christmas and New Year period seemed to be a continuation of the festivities that had started well before Christmas. With our friends Jacqui, Ralte and Ziki in Hong Kong, there was a natural group to share fine food and wine with. New Year's eve blured into nightly visits to the tennis, the JB Classic, where I had mistakenly been given access to the VIP hospitality tent, and there ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island

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Occupied by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year; various adjacent lands were added later in the 19th century. Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong... ... read more