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Which international port city given on a 99 year lease to Great Britain by China, reverted back to China at the turn of the last century?
Which international port city given on a 99 year lease to Great Britain by China, reverted back to China at the turn of the last century?
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The correct option is D Hong Kong
- Hong Kong was leased to Britain for 99 years period. After the end of the 99-year lease, Britain handed Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China on 1st July 1997 under the principle condition of One Country, Two Systems.
- This arrangement allows Hong Kong to maintain a separate political and economic system and enjoy a high degree of autonomy, including retaining its capitalist system, independent judiciary and rule of law, free trade and freedom of speech.
- Hong Kong was leased to Britain for 99 years period. After the end of the 99-year lease, Britain handed Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China on 1st July 1997 under the principle condition of One Country, Two Systems.
- This arrangement allows Hong Kong to maintain a separate political and economic system and enjoy a high degree of autonomy, including retaining its capitalist system, independent judiciary and rule of law, free trade and freedom of speech.
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