Bank Of China Building

Hong Kong

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June 5th 2008
Is Hong Kong part of China, or is it its own country? Technically, it is part of China, but the real answer lies somewhere in between. Some websites, including this one, still list it as being its own sovereign state. Entering Hong Kong, you would be forgiven for thinking it is completely separate. I arrived via train from the mainland and had to go through immigration. For westerners, it is ... 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