In this report I will be talking about how the Communist Chinese government regained possession of Hong Kong, a capitalist Colony, after 156 years of British rule. I also will be talking about the history and living conditions of the people of Hong Kong. I will be discussing the Hong Kong government before and after the take over. Another point that I will be talking about is how the economy was impacted by the takeover. I will be discussing the religions of Hong Kong and the affect the takeover will have on them. Another thing that I will be talking about is how the balance of power in the world will be effected, what overall effect might be, and what global changes may occur.

Hong Kong was originally part of China, but was taken and colonized by the British in the first Opium War in 1842. Later, in 1856-1860, the British won the Kowloon peninsula

In 1982, I guess Great Britain decided to be nice and promised to return the island to China when the 99 year lease on the new territories ran out. But Britain wasn't just going to let the colony go that easily. They had China sign a joint Declaration, which stated that Hong Kong would have the same basic laws and freedoms for at least 50 years, which would be 2047.

So once again I ask why would a communist country want to have a capitalist country? Well, I think it is because Hong Kong has a lot of money, because they are one of the major trade centers of the world. Hong Kong was a part of China before the British took possession of Hong Kong in 1842 after defeating China in the first opium war. During the 156 years of British control, the Chinese looked at it as a period of disgrace.

Hong Kong is a heavily populated city. In Hong Kong, taxis are the best mode of travel for the short-term visitors. For the long-term visitors and citizens of Hong Kong trains, sub ways and buses are the best way to get around. Hong Kong has very good living conditions with a very low homeless rate because their economy is so good. The stores in Hong Kong have very good bargains, since it is one of the major trading centers of the world. Most of the Hong Kong's stores are outside markets.

in the second Opium War. About 90 years later, communist took control of the Chinese government. Many people in China did not like this, so they fled to Hong Kong. As a result of so many people relocating to Hong Kong, the colony b

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