Hong Kong (SAR) History
Before 1842, Hong Kong was really an outpost of China with only a few farmers and fishermen living in the area. Some other inhabitants, if they could be called as such, were pirates who recognised the usefulness of the coves and inlets along the coast which they could use to as hiding places to waylay boats passing by and to put away their loots. In 1842, Hong Kong Island was ceded to Britain in perpetuity by the Treaty of Nanking following the First Opium War between China and Britain. In 1860, Kowloon was also ceded to Britain on the same terms by the Convention of Peking following the Second Opium War. The New Territories was leased to Britain in June 1898 for 99 years. In the early 1980's, China and Britain entered into negotiations about the future of Hong Kong and by the end of 1984 reached an agreement that China would recover sovereignty over the whole of Hong Kong on 1 July 1997. Last edited Nov 19, 08 1:08 PM. Contributors: Andrew W. |
Travel Tips for History of Hong Kong (SAR)
Kwun Tong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Hong Kong Public Records Building
Introduction
The Hong Kong Public Records Building at 13 Tsui Ping Road , Kwun Tong, was opened in 1997. It plays an important role in the preservation of records that hold archival value for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. It has collected about 5 000 pictures since 1860s and some 400 audio-visual materials on Hong Kong history and affairs produced between mid-1950s and 1980s. The public areas include a large working reference room, an exhibition hall and a search room equipped with computers for access to the extensive archival collection. Call 2195 7700 for e nquires .
Opening hours:
9:00am - 5:15pm (Mon - Fri)
9:00am - 12:00nn (Sat)
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Transportation
Take Kwun Tong MTR station exit D1, and walk along Tsui Ping Road for 5 minutes
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