A Concise History of Hong Kong

The narrative delves into Hong Kong's rich history from the early 1800s to its post-1997 status as a Special Administrative Region of China. It highlights the city's unique identity as a crossroads of Chinese and British colonial histories, as well as its place in global history. The author examines the legacies of colonialism and the implications of Hong Kong's reintegration with China, addressing significant developments and challenges that have arisen since the handover.