Hong Kong

Country Hong Kong
Capital Hong Kong
Continent Asia
Currency Hong Kong dollar(HKD)
Languages Chinese & English

Hong Kong

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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 Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China on 1 July 1997. In this agreement, China promised that, under its "one country, two systems" formula, China's socialist economic system would not be imposed on Hong Kong and that Hong Kong would enjoy a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign and defense affairs for the next 50 years.

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Hong Kong - CIA World Fact Book
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Where Bruce Lee Practiced on the Roof, a Shrine to Old Hong Kong Rises - The New York TimesWhere Bruce Lee Practiced on the Roof, a Shrine to Old Hong Kong Rises  The New York Times

Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope's funeral - The HinduHong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope's funeral  The Hindu

Returning capital market activity in Hong Kong key to property sector: Hongkong Land CEO - CNBCReturning capital market activity in Hong Kong key to property sector: Hongkong Land CEO  CNBC

China Has the Upper Hand as Trump Wavers on Tariff War - BloombergChina Has the Upper Hand as Trump Wavers on Tariff War  Bloomberg

‘Too cute’: Hong Kong vlogger speaks Marathi to order vada pav in Mumbai, stuns the Internet - The Indian Express‘Too cute’: Hong Kong vlogger speaks Marathi to order vada pav in Mumbai, stuns the Internet  The Indian Express

Hong Kong vlogger orders vada pav in Marathi, internet melts over her effort - Hindustan TimesHong Kong vlogger orders vada pav in Marathi, internet melts over her effort  Hindustan Times

Hong Kong vlogger orders vada pav in Marathi. Internet hearts viral video - India TodayHong Kong vlogger orders vada pav in Marathi. Internet hearts viral video  India Today

Star Voyager to homeport in Hong Kong for Summer 2025 offering sailings to Japan & Taiwan - ET TravelWorldStar Voyager to homeport in Hong Kong for Summer 2025 offering sailings to Japan & Taiwan  ET TravelWorld

ComplexCon Takes Hypebeast Mania From L.A. to Hong Kong — With Major Artists and Record Attendance - The Hollywood ReporterComplexCon Takes Hypebeast Mania From L.A. to Hong Kong — With Major Artists and Record Attendance  The Hollywood Reporter

Hong Kong’s CIES: HK$10.5 Billion Influx, Zero Property Investment - IMI DailyHong Kong’s CIES: HK$10.5 Billion Influx, Zero Property Investment  IMI Daily

Rejuvenating city's natural treasures - China DailyRejuvenating city's natural treasures  China Daily

As Beijing Tightens Its Grip, Hong Kong’s Democratic Party Dissolves Itself - Council on Foreign RelationsAs Beijing Tightens Its Grip, Hong Kong’s Democratic Party Dissolves Itself  Council on Foreign Relations

Permira Shuts Hong Kong and Shanghai Offices in Pivot to India - BloombergPermira Shuts Hong Kong and Shanghai Offices in Pivot to India  Bloomberg

Hong Kong MPF Assets Lose $43.4 Billion As Trade War Hammers Markets - gondwanauniversity.orgHong Kong MPF Assets Lose $43.4 Billion As Trade War Hammers Markets  gondwanauniversity.org

Hong Kong gears up for Labor Day holiday - chinadailyasia.comHong Kong gears up for Labor Day holiday  chinadailyasia.com

Prudential Hong Kong reports steady new business and health expansion - Insurance Business AmericaPrudential Hong Kong reports steady new business and health expansion  Insurance Business America

Ant pays US$362 million to buy Hong Kong retail broker Bright Smart - South China Morning PostAnt pays US$362 million to buy Hong Kong retail broker Bright Smart  South China Morning Post

Hong Kong - Eight more trial projects on hydrogen fuel technology given agreement-in-principle by Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel - Hydrogen CentralHong Kong - Eight more trial projects on hydrogen fuel technology given agreement-in-principle by Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel  Hydrogen Central

Mission accomplished for the “T2T” Hong Kong Bauhinia Genome Project - EurekAlert!Mission accomplished for the “T2T” Hong Kong Bauhinia Genome Project  EurekAlert!

Didi starts hiring drivers for Hong Kong ride-hailing push - Tech in AsiaDidi starts hiring drivers for Hong Kong ride-hailing push  Tech in Asia

Mozart’s Masterpiece ‘The Magic Flute’ To Be Staged In Hong Kong This May - Travel and Leisure AsiaMozart’s Masterpiece ‘The Magic Flute’ To Be Staged In Hong Kong This May  Travel and Leisure Asia

Hong Kong vlogger orders vada pav in Marathi. Internet hearts viral video - India TodayHong Kong vlogger orders vada pav in Marathi. Internet hearts viral video  India Today

UBS Drops Long-Held Bearish View on India, Downgrades Hong Kong - BloombergUBS Drops Long-Held Bearish View on India, Downgrades Hong Kong  Bloomberg

Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights from Hong Kong to Urumqi - chinadailyasia.comCathay Pacific to launch direct flights from Hong Kong to Urumqi  chinadailyasia.com

Family over glory for Hong Kong footballer who led Neymar, Alisson and Casemiro - South China Morning PostFamily over glory for Hong Kong footballer who led Neymar, Alisson and Casemiro  South China Morning Post

Chinese Investors Dump $2 Billion Hong Kong Stocks in Rare Move - BloombergChinese Investors Dump $2 Billion Hong Kong Stocks in Rare Move  Bloomberg

Hong Kong’s new tobacco control measures won’t affect tourists: official - South China Morning PostHong Kong’s new tobacco control measures won’t affect tourists: official  South China Morning Post

HK secures 12 investment deals with Ningbo-based companies - chinadailyasia.comHK secures 12 investment deals with Ningbo-based companies  chinadailyasia.com

Sino-US tension may boost Hong Kong’s university applications: education chief - South China Morning PostSino-US tension may boost Hong Kong’s university applications: education chief  South China Morning Post

South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand And Hong Kong Boost Asia’s Emerging Crypto Power And Drive Worldwide Innovation - Travel And Tour WorldSouth Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand And Hong Kong Boost Asia’s Emerging Crypto Power And Drive Worldwide Innovation  Travel And Tour World

Hong Kong urged to tighten regulation of counsellors following misconduct case - South China Morning PostHong Kong urged to tighten regulation of counsellors following misconduct case  South China Morning Post

Hong Kong customs seizes 2.6 tonnes of drugs worth HK$1 billion in first quarter - South China Morning PostHong Kong customs seizes 2.6 tonnes of drugs worth HK$1 billion in first quarter  South China Morning Post

Kwok’s Girls: female lion dancers break gender barriers in Hong Kong - South China Morning PostKwok’s Girls: female lion dancers break gender barriers in Hong Kong  South China Morning Post

Named best airport in China, HKIA wins gold award for green efforts - chinadailyasia.comNamed best airport in China, HKIA wins gold award for green efforts  chinadailyasia.com

Viral video: Hong Kong vlogger orders vada pav in Marathi, netizens say 'her accent is cute' - DNA IndiaViral video: Hong Kong vlogger orders vada pav in Marathi, netizens say 'her accent is cute'  DNA India

100% rent hike forces Prince Jewellery to close Hong Kong shop after 21 years - South China Morning Post100% rent hike forces Prince Jewellery to close Hong Kong shop after 21 years  South China Morning Post

Hong Kong profile - BBCHong Kong profile  BBC

Star Voyager to debut in Hong Kong on June 27 - TravelBiz MonitorStar Voyager to debut in Hong Kong on June 27  TravelBiz Monitor

2 injured by fallen bamboo from scaffolding in Hong Kong - South China Morning Post2 injured by fallen bamboo from scaffolding in Hong Kong  South China Morning Post

China to retaliate with sanctions on US officials, NGO leaders over Hong Kong issues - AP NewsChina to retaliate with sanctions on US officials, NGO leaders over Hong Kong issues  AP News

China’s Didi Recruits Ride-Hailing Drivers in Hong Kong Push - BloombergChina’s Didi Recruits Ride-Hailing Drivers in Hong Kong Push  Bloomberg

Easter exodus: More Hong Kong families head to mainland China for affordable fun - Hong Kong Free PressEaster exodus: More Hong Kong families head to mainland China for affordable fun  Hong Kong Free Press

Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party is shutting down as Beijing leaves no room for dissent - CNNHong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party is shutting down as Beijing leaves no room for dissent  CNN

India’s RPL circuit ‘will be high-quality sevens experience’ for Hong Kong - South China Morning PostIndia’s RPL circuit ‘will be high-quality sevens experience’ for Hong Kong  South China Morning Post

Court lets Cardinal Zen leave Hong Kong for pope’s funeral after passport earlier confiscated over security law arrest - Hong Kong Free PressCourt lets Cardinal Zen leave Hong Kong for pope’s funeral after passport earlier confiscated over security law arrest  Hong Kong Free Press

Five-time world champion Ju Wenjun visits Hong Kong as Lingnan University co-hosts Chess exhibition match with the Hong Kong China Chess Federation - Asia Research News |Five-time world champion Ju Wenjun visits Hong Kong as Lingnan University co-hosts Chess exhibition match with the Hong Kong China Chess Federation  Asia Research News |

Hong Kong Restaurant Review: Babette Offers Good French Food in Cozy Diner - BloombergHong Kong Restaurant Review: Babette Offers Good French Food in Cozy Diner  Bloomberg

Cathay Pacific resumes non-stop flights from Hyderabad to Hong Kong - Times of IndiaCathay Pacific resumes non-stop flights from Hyderabad to Hong Kong  Times of India

Quake rumor in Hong Kong puts flight bookings to Japan at risk - ????Quake rumor in Hong Kong puts flight bookings to Japan at risk  ????

romain jacquet-lagrèze captures bamboo scaffolding workers hovering above hong kong - Designboomromain jacquet-lagrèze captures bamboo scaffolding workers hovering above hong kong  Designboom

Aspire and Episode Six launch card for SMBs in Hong Kong and Singapore - The PaypersAspire and Episode Six launch card for SMBs in Hong Kong and Singapore  The Paypers

Hong Kong stocks lead gains in Asia on hopes of de-escalation in U.S.-China tensions - CNBCHong Kong stocks lead gains in Asia on hopes of de-escalation in U.S.-China tensions  CNBC

Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis’ funeral - AP NewsHong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis’ funeral  AP News

Opinion | Why seeing Hong Kong through Wong Kar-wai’s lens matters - South China Morning PostOpinion | Why seeing Hong Kong through Wong Kar-wai’s lens matters  South China Morning Post

Beauty&You launches ‘Shilla Fragrance Journey’ campaign at Hong Kong International Airport - Moodie Davitt ReportBeauty&You launches ‘Shilla Fragrance Journey’ campaign at Hong Kong International Airport  Moodie Davitt Report

100 metres in 9 seconds? Usain Bolt’s record may be beaten thanks to Hongkonger - South China Morning Post100 metres in 9 seconds? Usain Bolt’s record may be beaten thanks to Hongkonger  South China Morning Post

Cathay Pacific Expands US Travel Reach With New Inaugural Nonstop Hong Kong-Dallas Flights - Travel And Tour WorldCathay Pacific Expands US Travel Reach With New Inaugural Nonstop Hong Kong-Dallas Flights  Travel And Tour World

Hong Kong Pension Fund Assets Drop $5.6 Billion in April Selloff - BloombergHong Kong Pension Fund Assets Drop $5.6 Billion in April Selloff  Bloomberg

Price fall seen across all segments of Hong Kong's property market in 2024 - chinadailyasia.comPrice fall seen across all segments of Hong Kong's property market in 2024  chinadailyasia.com

Editorial | Smooth travel begins with fair insurance - South China Morning PostEditorial | Smooth travel begins with fair insurance  South China Morning Post

Hong Kong’s Cardinal Chow to join conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor - South China Morning PostHong Kong’s Cardinal Chow to join conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor  South China Morning Post

Hong Kong Culture Secretary to visit UAE and Saudi Arabia to boost regional collaboration - Dimsum DailyHong Kong Culture Secretary to visit UAE and Saudi Arabia to boost regional collaboration  Dimsum Daily

Meet the young women leaping to prominence in Hong Kong’s lion dance scene - South China Morning PostMeet the young women leaping to prominence in Hong Kong’s lion dance scene  South China Morning Post

6 universities in Hong Kong make Asia top 50 for first time since 2017 - South China Morning Post6 universities in Hong Kong make Asia top 50 for first time since 2017  South China Morning Post

China’s stealth jet breakthrough, Thai ranger fired over slur: 7 highlights - South China Morning PostChina’s stealth jet breakthrough, Thai ranger fired over slur: 7 highlights  South China Morning Post

How the coming new anti-smoking measures in Hong Kong will affect you - South China Morning PostHow the coming new anti-smoking measures in Hong Kong will affect you  South China Morning Post

Wera Hobhouse: MP barred from Hong Kong says it was to 'shut me up' - BBCWera Hobhouse: MP barred from Hong Kong says it was to 'shut me up'  BBC

Hang Seng Index crosses 22,000 on hopes of a thaw in US-China trade tensions - South China Morning PostHang Seng Index crosses 22,000 on hopes of a thaw in US-China trade tensions  South China Morning Post

French bistro classics star at new Hong Kong restaurant Jean-Pierre - South China Morning PostFrench bistro classics star at new Hong Kong restaurant Jean-Pierre  South China Morning Post

Hong Kong suspends package postal service to the US after Trump’s tariff hikes - CNNHong Kong suspends package postal service to the US after Trump’s tariff hikes  CNN

Former top US official on Hong Kong trip slams Trump’s ‘miscalculation’ of China - South China Morning PostFormer top US official on Hong Kong trip slams Trump’s ‘miscalculation’ of China  South China Morning Post

Hong Kong Stocks Close Week in Green; SMIC, Hua Hong Semiconductor Slide - marketscreener.comHong Kong Stocks Close Week in Green; SMIC, Hua Hong Semiconductor Slide  marketscreener.com

The trade war may reverse Hong Kong’s commercial decline - The EconomistThe trade war may reverse Hong Kong’s commercial decline  The Economist

Hong Kong's last major opposition party moves towards disbanding - ReutersHong Kong's last major opposition party moves towards disbanding  Reuters

Hong Kong China Rugby Relaunches Dragons Programme - RugbyAsia247Hong Kong China Rugby Relaunches Dragons Programme  RugbyAsia247

Hong Kong advances towards smoke-free future with bold tobacco control reforms - Dimsum DailyHong Kong advances towards smoke-free future with bold tobacco control reforms  Dimsum Daily

Hong Kong vs. Mainland China: What's the Difference? - InvestopediaHong Kong vs. Mainland China: What's the Difference?  Investopedia

Hong Kong’s Currency Nears Strong End of Band as Dollar Weakens - BloombergHong Kong’s Currency Nears Strong End of Band as Dollar Weakens  Bloomberg

Audit finds Hong Kong company breached Panama Canal ports contract - Al JazeeraAudit finds Hong Kong company breached Panama Canal ports contract  Al Jazeera

Hong Kong to host table tennis’ WTT Finals, city’s ‘global reputation’ hailed - South China Morning PostHong Kong to host table tennis’ WTT Finals, city’s ‘global reputation’ hailed  South China Morning Post

Hong Kong retail slump claims another victim as dessert shop deserts - South China Morning PostHong Kong retail slump claims another victim as dessert shop deserts  South China Morning Post

Hong Kong to jail, fine those possessing, using vapes in public from April 2026 - South China Morning PostHong Kong to jail, fine those possessing, using vapes in public from April 2026  South China Morning Post

Strengthening Hong Kong-Zhejiang ties - AD HOC NEWSStrengthening Hong Kong-Zhejiang ties  AD HOC NEWS

CATL approved for at least $5 billion Hong Kong listing, sources say - ReutersCATL approved for at least $5 billion Hong Kong listing, sources say  Reuters

Hong Kong stocks decline as US-China tariff tensions weigh on market sentiment - South China Morning PostHong Kong stocks decline as US-China tariff tensions weigh on market sentiment  South China Morning Post

Hong Kong stocks rise on Federal Reserve rate-cut hopes - South China Morning PostHong Kong stocks rise on Federal Reserve rate-cut hopes  South China Morning Post

Evergrande Ex-CEO Must Disclose Assets, Hong Kong Court Rules - BloombergEvergrande Ex-CEO Must Disclose Assets, Hong Kong Court Rules  Bloomberg

China has told Hong Kong's last major opposition party to disband, members say - ReutersChina has told Hong Kong's last major opposition party to disband, members say  Reuters

Hong Kong permits vocal China critic cardinal to attend Pope Francis’s funeral - Radio Free AsiaHong Kong permits vocal China critic cardinal to attend Pope Francis’s funeral  Radio Free Asia

China to sanction US Congress members and others over Hong Kong issues - South China Morning PostChina to sanction US Congress members and others over Hong Kong issues  South China Morning Post

Hong Kong to launch local ChatGPT-style AI tool in second half of year - South China Morning PostHong Kong to launch local ChatGPT-style AI tool in second half of year  South China Morning Post

‘Super March’ tourism campaign paints ‘promising’ picture for Hong Kong economy - South China Morning Post‘Super March’ tourism campaign paints ‘promising’ picture for Hong Kong economy  South China Morning Post

Sanctioning Those Undermining Hong Kong’s Autonomy - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Sanctioning Those Undermining Hong Kong’s Autonomy  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Hong Kong, United States: Cathay Pacific’s New Dallas Route Increases Tourism Access Between North America and Asia - Travel And Tour WorldHong Kong, United States: Cathay Pacific’s New Dallas Route Increases Tourism Access Between North America and Asia  Travel And Tour World

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend April 25-27 - South China Morning Post5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend April 25-27  South China Morning Post

Wandering civet caught at Hong Kong mall - upi.comWandering civet caught at Hong Kong mall  upi.com

My Hong Kong visit was a reality check. XPENG has taken the first step for a ‘flying car’ - ThePrintMy Hong Kong visit was a reality check. XPENG has taken the first step for a ‘flying car’  ThePrint

Metre-long civet cat spotted roaming at Hong Kong shopping centre - South China Morning PostMetre-long civet cat spotted roaming at Hong Kong shopping centre  South China Morning Post

Viral Video: Hong Kong Vlogger Orders Vada Pav In Marathi, Leaves Internet Impressed With Her Desi Swag - Jagran EnglishViral Video: Hong Kong Vlogger Orders Vada Pav In Marathi, Leaves Internet Impressed With Her Desi Swag  Jagran English

Hong Kong catering union calls for mechanism to halt labour import scheme after ‘200 workers replaced’ - Hong Kong Free PressHong Kong catering union calls for mechanism to halt labour import scheme after ‘200 workers replaced’  Hong Kong Free Press

New Amnesty International Hong Kong office opens overseas - Amnesty InternationalNew Amnesty International Hong Kong office opens overseas  Amnesty International

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific expects lower air cargo demand amid US-China trade war - Hong Kong Free PressHong Kong’s Cathay Pacific expects lower air cargo demand amid US-China trade war  Hong Kong Free Press