Hong Kong History and Politics

The video discusses the historical context and events leading to the handover of Hong Kong from British to Chinese control in 1997. It covers the acquisition of Hong Kong by Britain, the impact of WWII, and the Chinese Civil War. The video details the negotiations between Margaret Thatcher and Deng Xiaoping, highlighting the political tensions and protests in Hong Kong. It concludes with the handover agreement, ensuring Hong Kong's capitalist system and rights for 50 years.

What event marked the beginning of British control over Hong Kong?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of Nanking

• The Treaty of Tordesillas

Which war led to the British acquisition of Hong Kong?

• The Opium Wars

• The Crimean War

• The Boer War

• The Falklands War

What was Britain's hope regarding the Communist regime in China after WWII?

• That it would expand

• That it would collapse

• That it would ally with the US

• That it would democratize

Who was the British Prime Minister during the negotiations for the Hong Kong handover?

• Margaret Thatcher

• Winston Churchill

• Tony Blair

• John Major

What was China's stance on the future of Hong Kong during the negotiations?

• They wanted to lease it to another country

• They wanted joint administration

• They wanted full control by 1997

• They wanted to sell it

What was the 'Hong Kong man' movement about?

• Chinese communism

• British loyalty

• Economic reform

• Hong Kong nationalism

What significant event led to democratic reforms in Hong Kong?

• The Tiananmen Square crackdown

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

What was one of the guarantees China agreed to for Hong Kong post-handover?

• Maintain its capitalist system for 50 years

• Immediate integration into China's political system

• Abolition of all British laws

• Complete independence

Why did Britain ultimately agree to hand over Hong Kong?

• They wanted to expand their empire elsewhere

• They had no choice

• They received financial compensation

• They were threatened by other countries

Where was the future of Hong Kong decided?

• Tokyo

• New York

• London

• Beijing