Brief introduction to historical data of Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a city with a long history, a vast territory and a unique geographical position. Let's briefly introduce the history of Hong Kong: 1. Early history: Hong Kong was inhabited by ancient people for the first time in the Neolithic Age. Hong Kong was called Kowloon Village in Qing Dynasty, which was the southernmost tip of Kowloon Peninsula. 2. British colonial period: 1842 China ceded Hong Kong to Britain, and Britain signed the treaty of nanking. Since then, Hong Kong has gradually become a British colony, and rapidly developed into a prosperous port city in the second half of the19th century, attracting many foreign businessmen and immigrants. 3. World War II: During World War II, Japan attacked Hong Kong and occupied the region for four years. Later, Britain regained control of Hong Kong and rebuilt it. 4. Reunification with China: 1 July, 19971day, Hong Kong resumed the exercise of sovereignty over China and became a special administrative region, enjoying a high degree of autonomy and retaining the capitalist system and unique legal and social systems. Now Hong Kong has become an international metropolis with prosperous economy and diverse cultures, and is an important center in the Asia-Pacific region.