What is the relationship between Hong Kong and Britain?

UK policy towards Hong Kong is underpinned by its substantial commercial interests, and fulfilling obligation as the other signatory of Sino–British Joint Declaration on the future of Hong Kong, in addition to support Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, the Basic Law, and in accordance with China’s policy of observing “one …

Could the British have kept Hong Kong?

Theoretically Britain was entitled to maintain its presence on Hong Kong island and the Kowloon peninsula indefinitely, but it was clear the colony could not function without its New Territories hinterland, accounting for more than 90 per cent of Hong Kong’s land mass.

Did Britain ever rule China?

Although British imperialism never politically took hold in mainland China, as it did in India or Africa, its cultural and political legacy is still evident today. Honk Kong remains a significant center of global finance and its government still functioned in much of the same ways as it did under British colonialism.

Do Hong Kong have British passports?

BN(O) citizens are permanent residents of Hong Kong who were British Dependent Territories citizens until 30 June 1997, and chose to remain British by registering for BN(O) citizenship when Hong Kong was under British administration….

Was British rule in Hong Kong good or bad?

As far as I can tell, British rule was no picnic and until ~1960s would have been no better than being ruled by China. Some people have a romantic view of the period 1960-97 that HK was a fairer place. That may have been true but to me Britain wasn’t that interested in the people of Hong Kong.

Is it better to live in the UK or Hong Kong?

To many people here, the U.K. is an alternative motherland, an idyllic place of opportunity where one can, in fact, take freedom for granted. Although the U.K. may be more politically stable than Hong Kong, I know that it isn’t the welcoming place many Hong Kongers seem to think it is.

Should the UK give Hong Kong democracy?

When Britain withdrew from the colony in 1997, it offered many of its people an overseas British passport, with the possible right of UK residency. Whatever treachery China may have perpetrated, Britain should keep its side of the bargain. We could never give Hong Kong democracy. We can at least give it refuge from democracy’s foes.

Do people in China want Hong Kong to become independent?

There’s a small percentage probably ~5\% that want HK to go back to being a British colony or to be independent. The majority would rather remain as a special region (One country, two systems) but have China actually respect that instead of totally ignore the rules at their convenience as they are increasingly doing.