Prime Minister John Major
arrives in Hong Kong and immediately issued a warning to China
over the future of Hong Kong once it reverts back to Chinese
ownership.
Prime Minister John Major
visits Hong Kong, amid rumours that the Governor Chris Patten
wants to return to mainstream British politics when the colony
is handed over to the Chinese.
Hong Kong residents bid to conserve the rapidly decreasing dolphin population in its harbour area. Dolphins watched from boat by locals.
Hong Kong falls to the Japenese after a six day battle. 6,000 allied defenders surrender arms. Black smoke rising from city. British prisoners held by Japanese.
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Chinese Premier Zhao Ziyang sign agreement in Peking on December 19 which will lead to the return of the British colony of Hong Kong to the Chinese in 1997.
China celebrates Hong Kong handover agreement. Students burn copies of Basic law legislation in streets.
Former chairman of Britain's Conservative Party, Chris Patten, is sworn-in as the 28th governor of the British colony of Hong Kong.
At a special ceremony, Patten promises to stand up for the colony's interests before its return to Chinese rule in 1997.
Prince Charles in Hong Kong 1992; with Patten; wreath-laying
at Cenotaph
Patten walkabout in Hong Kong 1992
Margaret Thatcher visit to Hong Kong; with Patten - makes
statement; visit to creche; walkabout in shopping mall; both
on top of double-decker bus; tree planted
aerials of Hong Kong harbour and skyscrapers 1994
Britain and China finally agree on a new airport for Hong Kong. China
raised objections in the past saying that the airport
would cause debt problems when Hong Kong reverts to China.
Hong Kong Stadium Gala 1994
Prime Minister John Major unveils plaque at ceremony of first stone laying of the Hong Kong Trade Development Centreen. Major with Chris Patten and Hong Kong officials. Makes speech and unveils plaque.
Provisional Legislation for independence of Hong Kong in Shenzen, China
Candidate for leadership Tung Chee-hwa makes speech before voting begins in the Prime Ministerial elections for Hong Kong 1996; Speech at official gathering
Shipping magnate, Tung Chee Hwa is chosen to be Hong Kong's first leader when 150 years of colonial rule comes to an end in 1997. Tung election Shenzen China; votes counted for Tung; Qian Qichen announces Tung election victory
Newly elected Prime Minister for Hong Kong Tung meets Malcolm Rifkind February 1997.
UK Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind MP, on a visit to Hong Kong, has warned the colony's future leader, Tung Chee Hwa, not to weaken the country's civil liberties laws.
Hong Kong Handover: Events: Britain hand back Hong
Kong to the Chinese.
