Maps of Hong Kong
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In 1997, Hong Kong returned to China. During the Korean
War in 1950, the United States boycotted trade with
communist China, a move that considerably affected Hong
Kong's trade activity. To tackle this embargo, the
island promoted the development of its industry in the
1950s and 1960s, a task facilitated by the influx of
refugees who provided excellent cheap labor and
money. In this period, Hong Kong's liberal policy has
attracted many foreign investors, resulting in
an economic boom that has made the island one of
the richest and most productive regions in Asia.
Economic growth, however, caused some discontent among
workers, as they earned very low wages. This malaise
triggered riots in the summer of 1967, promoted by
supporters of the Chinese cultural revolution. To combat
this situation, the Government launched labor
legislation, increased public housing and invested more
in public works, thus restoring stability in the 1970s.
During this decade, emigrants from China continued to
flock; relations between the two nations were more
friendly. In the following years there were even joint
operations between China and Hong Kong.
In 1982, China and the United Kingdom began talks to
return sovereignty over Hong Kong to the former. An
agreement signed in 1984 in Beijing (Beijing) determined
that China would take over the territory from 1 July
1997. Accordingly, Hong Kong's return to Chinese
sovereignty after 156 years of British colonial
administration if at 00:00 that day.
Hong Kong enjoys the status of Special Administrative
Region, according to the formula "one country, two
systems", also applied to Macau from December 20, 1999.
In this way, the territory remains a free port and a
international financial center, and, except in the areas
of defense and foreign policy, has a high degree of
autonomy. It does not pay taxes to the central
government and its way of life, including freedom of the
press, has not been changed.
The future of Macau, Taiwan, the economies of
neighboring countries in Southeast Asia and even China
itself, all interdependent with each other, depends on
the success or failure of this political, social and
administrative experience. |
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Countryaah.com: Offers a full list of airports
in the country of Hong Kong, sorted by city location and
acronyms.
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Digopaul.com: presents formal definitions of
English word - Hong Kong. Covers U.K. and U.S.
pronunciations, popular web meanings, various word
forms, and related pictures about Hong Kong.
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Abbreviationfinder.org: Provides most commonly
used abbreviations and initials containing the
country name of Hong Kong. Listed by popularity.
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| Hong Kong - AccessAsia Maps |
| Follow links to view a clickable map of Hong Kong that
includes detailed city information, as well as a map
that provides useful visitor details. |
| http://www.accessasia.com/xroad/xrhkmap.html |
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| Hong Kong - City of Life Map |
| Colorful and clearly marked map charts the different
regions of Hong Kong. Click on a city name to see an
enlarged and detailed street map. |
| http://www.hkta.org/map/ |
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| Hong Kong - Maps and Key |
| Browse a detailed map of the Hong Kong region that
includes a close-up town and landmark key with
transportation and accommodation details. |
| http://arne.hess.net/hk-map.html |
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| Hong Kong - Merriam-Webster Atlas |
| Detailed color map of this predominantly Buddist island
now under China's administration. With facts and
figures, and a historical summary. |
| http://www.m-w.com/maps/hong_kong.html |
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| Hong Kong - National Geographic |
| Check out a satellite created map of this island
commonwealth with zooming ability. Plus, find cities,
land features, and bordering countries. |
| http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/index.html?i |
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| Hong Kong - Satellite Maps and Photos |
| Provides satellite photos of Hong Kong Island, Mei Foo
and the Kowloon Peninsula from the 1980s and today. |
| http://www.ee.ust.hk/~eetony/maps.html |
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| Hong Kong - Theodora.com |
| View a small map of Hong Kong with emphasis on a far
view so that the various islands are also visible. |
| http://www.theodora.com/maps/new/hk.gif |
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| Lonely Planet- Hong Kong's Map |
| Discover the map of Hong Kong with its cities. View
various islands also. |
| http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mapshells/north_east_asia/hong_k... |
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