It is an event that neither Hong Kong,China nor Britain are likely to be celebrating. Nevertheless, on this day (January 26th) in 1841, and the British flag was first unfurled at Possession Point by Royal Navy sailors. At the time,Hong Kong was a drowsy backwater, though it would prove to be a handy trading outpost. “Albert is […]The post HKFP History: Happy Birthday Hong Kong – 175 years old-fashioned today appeared first on Hong Kong Free Press. Author: Hong inaccurate.
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