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About Hong Kong
The bustling city of Hong Kong was just a collection of fishing villages when claimed by Britain in 1842 following the First Opium War with China. This failed attempt by the Ching Dynasty to stop the British trading in opium led to Hong Kong being ceded to Britain under the Treaty of Nanking that year. The Kowloon Peninsula was handed over in 1860 and a 99-year lease on the New Territories, comprising the area north of Kowloon up to the Shenzhen River plus 235 outlying islands, was granted in 1898.

Under the unique principle of ‘One Country, Two Systems’, Hong
Kong returned to Chinese sovereignty on 1 July 1997 as a Special
Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. This
arrangement allows Hong Kong to enjoy a high degree of autonomy, retaining its capitalist system, independent judiciary and rule of law, free trade and freedom of speech.

Hong Kong’s magnificent harbour has been the key to its
development as a trading port and entrepôt for China, progressing
through an industrial era to become a leading financial and
services centre in Asia. The unique blend of eastern and western
influences, matched by diverse attractions and stunning
countryside, has also made Hong Kong Asia’s prime tourist destination.


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1/09/2011 12:00:00 AM to 15/12/2011 12:00:00 AM
From 1 September until 15 December 2011, you have more reasons to visit Hong Kong. While registering online as a buyer of our show being held within this period to seize business opportunities, you can also enjoy an array of exclusive and attractive privileges on Pleasure Flight, Airport Services, Wi-Fi, Attractions, Dining, Shopping and Transportation.
Lantau – Where nature, traditions and entertainment converge for MICE
1/10/2011 12:00:00 AM to 18/08/2011 12:00:00 AM
Covering an area of 144km2, Lantau is Hong Kong’s largest island and home to green and cultural treasures as well as some of the territory’s most popular attractions. From the moment your MICE delegates land at the award-winning Hong Kong International Airport, inspirational tourist attractions and superb MICE facilities await. The island offers a fascinating complement to Hong Kong’s cosmopolitan city life.

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Tourism Board
Hong Kong Tourism Board
Tel: +852 2807 6543
Email: info@hktb.com
Web: DiscoverHongKong.com
Convention Bureau
Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2807 6543
Email: mehk@hktb.com
Web: Mehongkong.com