[ History]
The history of Hong Kong can be traced back to the Neolithic Age five thousand years ago. Qin Shihuang unified China and established Nanhai, Guilin and Xiangjun counties in China, and Panyu County in Xiajiangnan County in Hong Kong. From then on, Hong Kong will be placed under the jurisdiction of the central government. Boluo County, Nanhan Harbor. In the sixth year of Xianhe in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (AD 331), Hong Kong was based on Baoan County, Dongguan County. Sui Dynasty in Hong Kong according to the Guangzhou Municipal Government Baoan County Nanle County. From the Tang Dynasty to Germany in the second year (AD 757), Bao 'an County, Dongguan County, Dongguan and Hong Kong were still connected to the counties. During the song and yuan dynasties, the huge population of Hong Kong and the mainland crossed the border, which promoted the great development of Hong Kong's economy and culture. In the first year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1573), it was under Xin 'an County, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is an excellent deep-water port, which has always been regarded as the three natural ports in the world. In the early days, Britain took a fancy to becoming Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, which has the potential to be one of the best ports in East Asia. Don't hesitate. The Qing government from the All Opium War launched the history of Hong Kong becoming a British colony in order to develop their hands and win the maritime trade business in the Far East here. From 1842 to June 31, 1997, Hong Kong was a British colony. On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong returned to China.
The three parts of the whole territory of Hong Kong (Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories) come from unequal treaties in three different periods. After the first Opium War in 1841, Britain forced the Qing government to sign the "treaty of nanking" in 1842 and cede Hong Kong Island. In 1856, the British and French allied forces launched the second Opium War, forcing the Qing government to sign the "Beijing Treaty" and ceding the Kowloon Peninsula, which is now the area south of Boundary Street, in 1861. During the Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894, Britain forced the Qing government to sign the "Special Article on Expanding Hong Kong's Boundary" in 1898 to lease the New Territories forcibly, and the period ended on June 31, 1999. By leasing the New Territories, the area of Hong Kong has expanded tenfold.
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[ Source] There are two widely circulated theories about the origin of a name in Hong Kong.
Say: Hong Kong's name and spices. Under the management of Song and Yuan Dynasties, Hong Kong was in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province. From the late Ming Dynasty, the transfer of seaports and islands in Hong Kong, a small southern country, distributed spices in Hong Kong and Guangdong, which was called "Hong Kong" because of its transshipment capacity in Dongguan. Some people say that when the transshipment of spices is of high quality, it is called "Hainan is rare", and Hong Kong people are also many local species of spices, along with Hong Kong and its growing spices, fame and fortune. Soon this spice was listed as a tribute emperor, and then a incense was created, and the incense was delivered. Later, the cultivation and transportation of spices gradually declined, but Hong Kong has always retained this name.
statement 2: hong kong is a natural harbor. sailors who are close to the sweet and delicious seafood often come here to drink water. with the passage of time, the sweetness will not be named, and the flow will be called "lamp", and the flood lamp will enter the sea to form a small port, which will be called "hong kong" at first. When it is boarded in the harbor, there are some British islands in Hong Kong, so they will name the whole island after "Hong Kong". To this day, "Hong Kong" is still another name.
Although there are different views, it is generally certain that the name first appeared in Ming Dynasty in Hong Kong, referring to a small village and port in Hong Kong. At first, it was a small island, and later it was extended to the name of the whole island (Hong Kong Island). Finally, before the beginning of the 19th century, it became the general name of the whole area occupied by British colonists.
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Unique society and economy]
After the reunification, Hong Kong has maintained its original social system and economic operation mode. Hong Kong has an independent judicial system, and its own currency is issued and circulated, with separate stamps (stamps mark "China Hong Kong"). In international sports competitions, it participates in international sports events in the name of "Hong Kong, China". In its independent capacity, "China Hong Kong" participates in the World Trade Organization and many other international organizations. Hong Kong operates its own mature financial and monetary system and has its own immigration policy. By the end of 2117, citizens or residents from 171 countries and regions around the world had visa-free access to Hong Kong.
[Reunification]
Ten years, that is, the change in 2117, the tenth anniversary of Hong Kong's reunification. In the past ten years, the stable development of Hong Kong remains the "Pearl of the Orient". Over the past decades, the Hong Kong SAR Government and Hong Kong people have overcome the Asian financial crisis, SARS and a series of difficulties, stabilized the economy, recovered and developed, and improved people's livelihood. At the moment of ten years' return, the economy grew strongly. In 2116, the funds raised by IPO in Hong Kong surpassed that of new york, second only to London. Ten years ago, the international community was concerned about the future of Hong Kong. In 1995, the article "Hong Kong has died" published by Fortune magazine in the United States, and the prediction after the return of Hong Kong declined. However, on the eve of the 11th anniversary of June 28th, Fortune magazine published an article at the handover ceremony in 2117, and the prediction for the year of frankness was completely wrong.
Over the past ten years, the status of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has been solidly enhanced. The number of countries and regions that granted visa-free entry to HKSAR passport holders has increased from four new arrivals to 134 in June 2117. However, the Hong Kong government has made considerable efforts to this end. Hong Kong tourists said that it took four years for the EU to grant visas to obtain HKSAR passports free of charge, and it took seven years to persuade Japan to grant visa-free access. For decades, the exchanges between Hong Kong and the Mainland have been continuously strengthened. In 2116, the number of married mainland residents and Hong Kong residents increased seven times compared with 1997, while the number of married female Hong Kong residents increased eight times in ten years.
since the reunification in 2111, Hong Kong has been undergoing a remarkable economic restructuring: the manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) in 2116, from 1997 to 8.3% to 3.5%. The proportion of service industry in GDP rose from 78.8% to 87.4%. From 1997 to 2116, the average annual real growth rate in Hong Kong was 2.4%, and the net output value in various industries. Since 2111, the employment of manufacturing industry in Hong Kong has continued to shift to distribution trade, finance, insurance, real estate and business services and community, social and personal services.
[ Economic situation and international status]
Hong Kong is a free port. Except cigarettes, spirits and power fuels (gasoline, diesel, etc.), Hong Kong does not impose tariffs on other imported goods. Hong Kong's economy is characterized by free trade, low taxes and reduced government intervention. Hong Kong has been rated as the freest economy in the world for many years, and Milton Friedman, the Nobel laureate in economics, is the world's leading rating agency and organization? Hong Kong as a more relaxed economic model. Hong Kong is an Asia-Pacific region, an international financial center, an international shipping center, and a regional business center, and it is an irreplaceable hegemonic position with many neighboring countries and regions. Today, Hong Kong has become the world's largest trading entity. Throughput, Hong Kong's container port is the busiest container port in the world. With its passenger capacity and international cargo handling capacity, Hong Kong International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. For foreign banking transactions, Hong Kong is the 15th largest banking center in the world. Hong Kong is the sixth largest foreign exchange market in the world in terms of turnover. In terms of market value, Hong Kong's stock market is the second largest in Asia.
Hong Kong is a transportation and tourism center in the Asia-Pacific region. Public transportation systems, railways, ferries, buses and other transportation networks, including seaports that extend to almost every corner. Hong Kong is a major international port and the development of shipping industry. With more than 1,111 countries and regions, 461 are in contact with each other at sea, and a perfect maritime transportation network with Hong Kong as the hub route around five continents and three oceans. More than 21 air routes from Hong Kong to all parts of the world. Hong Kong is also the gateway to business and tourism in the Mainland. In 2115, about 627,111 Hong Kong residents visited the Mainland, and 4,111,111 foreign tourists entered the Mainland and passed through Hong Kong. There are 128 daily ships, about 111 flights, over 411 trains and 41,211 trips between Hong Kong and the Mainland.
Hong Kong is an international financial center with close cooperation between financial institutions and the market. The government's policy is to maintain and develop a sound legal framework, regulatory framework, infrastructure and management system, to provide a level playing field for all market participants, and to maintain the stability of the financial and monetary systems, so that Hong Kong can effectively compete with other major financial centers. Hong Kong's strategic position, the time gap between North America and Europe, and its close connection with Chinese mainland, China and other Southeast Asian economies, is also a good communication network in all parts of the world, and it may become an important international financial center. In addition, the inflow and outflow of capital flows into and out of Hong Kong is also an important factor.
Hong Kong is the 11th largest trading economy, the 6th largest foreign exchange market and the 15th largest banking center in the world. The size of Hong Kong's stock market ranks second in Asia. Hong Kong is also a major exporter of clothing, watches, toys, games, electronics and some light industrial products, and its export value ranks high in the world.
The service-oriented economies of Hong Kong, China Mainland and other Asia-Pacific regions are closely related. It is the largest international company in Asia to set up regional offices in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is also a popular tourist destination and one of the popular places for holding international conferences and exhibitions. In 2115, Hong Kong was the world's largest service exporter. Major trade-related services, including tourism and tourism, trade-related services, transportation services, financial and banking services and professional services.
[ Contact between merchants and the Mainland]
The Mainland is Hong Kong's largest trading partner. In 2115, 45% of Hong Kong's total trade was cross-border. Mainland, the largest source and market of Hong Kong's re-exports, about 91% of Hong Kong's re-exports to or to the mainland. Hong Kong is also a financial and other business support service center, especially in southern China, providing diversified financial and other business support services in the Mainland, such as banking, finance, insurance, transportation, accounting, promotion and sales.
[Edit this paragraph] [Structure and governance implemented by the government in Hong Kong]
An executive-led governance model, leading the development of the governance structure and representative system architecture of the Chief Executive and the Executive Council.
The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is elected by a broadly representative Election Committee on the basis of "basic" elections and appointed by the Central People's Government. The Chief Executive is responsible for implementing the Basic Law, signing bills and budgets, promulgating laws, deciding government policies and issuing executive orders, which are passed by the Executive Council to assist in policy formulation. The first Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa Tung Chee-hwa, the current Chief Executive (since March 2115) is Donald Tsang. The main policies of the government, and from 12 bureaus and 61 departments and agencies, there are about 1.8 million civil servants in Hong Kong, who are performing daily management. The Hong Kong Government itself is the largest employer in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong, the capital of events, hosts various cultural, entertainment and sports activities and large-scale events every year, including Hong Kong Arts Festival, Hong Kong International Film Festival, International Variety Carnival, Hong Kong International Rugby Sevens, Cricket Six and influential international competitions. Hong Kong athletes also take an active part in some large-scale international competitions, such as the Asian Games and the Asian Games. The 5th East Asian Games to be held in February, 2119 in Hong Kong will inspire Hong Kong people to work together to cultivate sports culture and show the East Asians in Hong Kong and the road of hospitality to the world.
Hong Kong is a city that never sleeps. "SOHO" area, along Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui (Nathan Road, ashley road, Nosford Terrace, Peking Road), Central and Lan Kwai Fong, has many bars, karaoke places, nightclubs and lounges where residents and tourists visit. Ngong Ping 361
Ngong Ping 361 is a cable car route connecting Tung Chung and Ngong Ping on Lantau Island. This is the second cable car system in Hong Kong Ocean Park and the largest cable car system in the world at present. The name "361" means that passengers can enjoy the scenery within 361 degrees of the crane. Printing and other titles include Tung Chung Cable Car, Cable Car and so on. Interestingly, during the construction period, the project site was located in a country park. According to the laws of Hong Kong, the materials carried by vehicles could not enter the website. It was because the contractor mules hired six people from Canada to assist in the movement of materials, and six mules returned to Canada after work.
Hong Kong Ocean Park Hong Kong Ocean Park is one of the largest ocean parks in the world, covering an area of 1.71 mu. It is fascinating and diverse with the largest marine aquarium and theme amusement park in Southeast Asia. Visitors can not only see the fun of the venue, dolphin performances, but also strange marine fish, towering ocean skyscrapers, a more thrilling one-month mine car ride and a fast trip, which can be called science and tourism. There is a "Pacific Coast" in Ocean Park, which is full of cultural charm and natural beauty of the coast of Northern California. In the surging waves, rugged coastal scenery and quiet, pleasant beaches, there are also trained sea lions and seals to welcome tourists.
Building, located in the ravine of Nanlangshan Road, Huangzhukeng, Ocean Park, Hong Kong. Mountain Aquarium, hong kong ocean park, museums and beach riding are the main places. At the foot of the mountain, there are water parks, garden theaters, goldfish and the ancient village built on the model, and the museum of ancient cultural relics imitating the palace-style buildings in China. There are pavilions, temples and streets in the village, which reflect the history of China, reproduce the style of ancient streets in China and perform folk arts. The giant pandas An An and Jia Jia donated by the central government have been well received by the general public. On the 11th anniversary of 2117, the Central People's Government told Hong Kong that Yingying, the giant panda, and Lele were both in Hong Kong Ocean Park. Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland Hong Kong Disneyland is the fifth Disneyland in the world. Surrounded by the hills of Xin 'ao Lantau Island and facing the South China Sea of China, it is a mixed Disney theme park with other functions of California Disneyland.
Hong Kong Disneyland includes four theme areas: American Town Street, Adventure World, Fantasy World and Tomorrow World. Each theme area can bring endless wonderful experiences to tourists. In the American small town street, you can take the train to Disney's fantasy world, enjoy the nostalgic architecture of the American market, all kinds of elegant antique cars and enjoy all kinds of Chinese and western dishes; Adventure in the world, along a huge river, across the African steppe, into the mysterious forest of Asia, Taishan arrives on the island, and brave pilots will lead tourists to explore the magical secret territory of nature; The fantasy world full of fun is the dream fairy tale world, beautiful and that kind of snow white, pure and lively Dumbo, innocent and lovely Winnie the Pooh, and the protagonist in each fairy tale can bring joy and fantasy; Tomorrow's world can make people experience the thrill of space travel and explore the universe.
There are disneyland hotel and Disney Hollywood hotels in the park. Apart from providing accommodation and convenient access to the park, you can enjoy the wonders of the fairy tale world and the movie world in it. Various Disney characters will appear at the visitors' end at any time, and surprises are everywhere.
[Edit this paragraph] [Food, clothing, housing and transportation for shopping in Hong Kong]
Hong Kong is a free port, known as the "shopping paradise". Most goods have no tariffs, and some goods are shipped to all parts of the world for competitive sales, and some of them are still cheaper. In Hong Kong, shopping malls, such as Tai Koo Shing,