There aren't as many changes as people would think. However, the ratio of expats to local Chinese people has changed a lot. Many expats have left due to their job contracts etc. On top of this, buildings such as the 'IFC' and 'ICC' have been built, both of which are some of the biggest skycrapers in the world. China hasn't however completely taken over Hong Kong, and the two remain quite different.
yes it has changed
China, as a country, was never ruled by the British. Part of present day China were once British colonies (Hong Kong).
Hong Cong was still under British control in 1988.It was returned to China, on 1jul1997.
Prior to 1997, Hong Kong was a British territory.
Never. China was never under british rule, but Hong Kong was for several years.
Hong Kong was ceded to the British Empire as a result of the Treaty of Nanking. During the Opium Wars with China, the British did in fact occupy Hong Kong, and used it as a military base.
Oops, i mean they were ruled by 2 different countries. Hong Kong used to be british territory. I dont know all the details..
The British ruled Hong Kong from 1842 to 1997. The British leased areas of the new territories of Hong Kong from China for 99 years and returned all of Hong Kong back to China on July 1, 1997. A memorial statue of a golden bauhinia was made to symbolize the hand over of Hong Kong back to China from 155 years of British rule. For more information visit: http://www.hongkongtripguide.com/golden-bauhinia-square.html
Japan launched an attack on Hong Kong as part of its Pacific campaign. After heavy battles during 1941, Japan prevailed and the British surrendered Hong Kong to them.
Queen Victoria. The British Empire stretched worldwide from Hong Kong to Australia to Ireland. It was said, "The sun never sets on the British Empire."
Contact the British Embassy in Hong Kong for advice on renewing your British Passport.
The emperor Wu Di ruled the Han dynasty from 141 BC to 187 BC
*China Afghanistan Abyssinia * Hong Kong island was leased to the British Empire during 1842-1997 These three countries were listed in the 2008 award winning novel "White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga.