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Exploring Kowloon

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April 13th 2014
This morning I set out to explore a bit. The narrow streets are initially confusing, especially since many of them change names every couple of blocks. I walked through the heart of the financial district where the Bank of China and the HSBC (Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank) both have their corporate towers. (see photo - that's them in the background and me in the foreground.) I walked down to the ferry ... read more

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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