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20 years since Britain handed over Hong Kong to China

Once known as Victoria after the British queen, Hong Kong island's waterfront formed the core of the British settlement after Hong Kong island was handed over as a colony in 1842.
Today as Hong Kong approaches the 20th anniversary of its return to China, it remains a bustling commercial and financial center as well as the location of the main government offices. However, along the streets that angle sharply upward toward the mounta
Today as Hong Kong approaches the 20th anniversary of its return to China, it remains a bustling commercial and financial center as well as the location of the main government offices. However, along the streets that angle sharply upward toward the mounta
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Hong Kong is planning a big party as it marks 20 years under Chinese rule. But many people in the former British colony are not in the mood to celebrate. (Photo | Associated Press)
Hong Kong is planning a big party as it marks 20 years under Chinese rule. But many people in the former British colony are not in the mood to celebrate. (Photo | Associated Press)
China and Kong Hong national flags are displayed outside a shopping center in Hong Kong Wednesday, June 28, 2017 to mark the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China. (Photo | Associated Press)
China and Kong Hong national flags are displayed outside a shopping center in Hong Kong Wednesday, June 28, 2017 to mark the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this June 24, 2017 photo, an electronic monitor shows the China national flags outside a shopping center in Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this June 24, 2017 photo, an electronic monitor shows the China national flags outside a shopping center in Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this June 20, 2017, photo, men chat at a bar in Central district, Hong Kong. Once known as Victoria after the British queen, Hong Kong island's waterfront formed the core of the British settlement after Hong Kong island was handed over as a colony in 1842. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this June 20, 2017, photo, men chat at a bar in Central district, Hong Kong. Once known as Victoria after the British queen, Hong Kong island's waterfront formed the core of the British settlement after Hong Kong island was handed over as a colony in 1842. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this May 20, 2017, photo, two workers walk down the slope near a construction site in Central district, Hong Kong. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this May 20, 2017, photo, two workers walk down the slope near a construction site in Central district, Hong Kong. (Photo | Associated Press)
China and Kong Hong national flags are displayed outside a shopping center in Hong Kong Wednesday, June 28, 2017 to mark the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China. (Photo | Associated Press)
China and Kong Hong national flags are displayed outside a shopping center in Hong Kong Wednesday, June 28, 2017 to mark the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this June 12, 2017 photo, a woman stands in front of a mural on the slope in Central district, Hong Kong. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this June 12, 2017 photo, a woman stands in front of a mural on the slope in Central district, Hong Kong. (Photo | Associated Press)
Protesters wear masks of jailed Chinese Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo during a demonstration outside the Chinese liaison office in Hong Kong, Tuesday, June 27, 2017. (Photo | Associated Press)
Protesters wear masks of jailed Chinese Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo during a demonstration outside the Chinese liaison office in Hong Kong, Tuesday, June 27, 2017. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this June 24, 2017, photo, domestic workers with dogs chat on the slope in Western district of Hong Kong. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this June 24, 2017, photo, domestic workers with dogs chat on the slope in Western district of Hong Kong. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this May 25, 2017, photo, a student stands as women walk down the slope in Central district, Hong Kong. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this May 25, 2017, photo, a student stands as women walk down the slope in Central district, Hong Kong. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this June 7, 2017, photo, a mother and daughter play on stairs with wall painting of martial arts star Bruce Lee in the background, in Central district, Hong Kong. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this June 7, 2017, photo, a mother and daughter play on stairs with wall painting of martial arts star Bruce Lee in the background, in Central district, Hong Kong. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this June 7, 2017, photo, a general view from Victoria Peak is seen in Hong Kong. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this June 7, 2017, photo, a general view from Victoria Peak is seen in Hong Kong. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this June 23, 2017 photo, a couple hug at the waterfront of Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is planning a big party as it marks 20 years under Chinese rule. (Photo | Associated Press)
In this June 23, 2017 photo, a couple hug at the waterfront of Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is planning a big party as it marks 20 years under Chinese rule. (Photo | Associated Press)
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