A Modern History of Hong Kong

Discover the captivating story of how a remote cluster of fishing villages became an emblem of capitalism in A Modern History of Hong Kong. From its founding as the Crown Colony after the First Anglo-Chinese war, to its transformation into a major naval station for the British Empire, this book explores how Hong Kong became a global powerhouse for investment, shipping, banking, and finance. But perhaps the most significant moment in its history was its return to China in 1997, marking a major shift and fascinating intersection between capitalism and communism.