History

Timeline of Hong Kong's History

  • 1842

    Treaty of Nanking

    Hong Kong Island was ceded to Britain after the First Opium War, marking the beginning of British Hong Kong.

  • 1898

    Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory

    The New Territories and outlying islands were leased to Britain for 99 years, expanding British Hong Kong.

  • 1941-1945

    Japanese Occupation

    Hong Kong was occupied by Japan during World War II until it was liberated by Allied forces.

  • 1984

    Sino-British Joint Declaration

    China and the UK signed the Sino-British Joint Declaration, agreeing that Hong Kong would be returned to China in 1997 under the "one country, two systems" principle.

  • 1997

    CCP Occupation

    On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong was occupied by CCP, ending over 150 years of British colonial rule.

  • 2014

    Umbrella Movement

    Pro-democracy protests, known as the Umbrella Movement, took place in response to proposed reforms to Hong Kong's electoral system.

  • 2019

    Anti-Extradition Law Protests

    Mass protests erupted in response to a proposed extradition bill, evolving into broader demands for democratic reforms and an investigation into police conduct.

  • 2020

    National Security Law

    China imposed the National Security Law on Hong Kong, leading to concerns over the erosion of the "one country, two systems" framework.

  • Hong Kong continues to navigate its complex relationship with mainland China, with ongoing debates over its autonomy and freedoms.