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Hong Kong - The City That Never Sleeps

1999
Hong Kong - City That Never Sleeps is a comprehensive guide designed for young people aged 9-15. Hong Kong, also known affectionately as "Pearl of the Orient", is a place where Western and Eastern cultures meet. This is mainly due to her past British colonial days and her present Chinese rule. Besides being a culture hub, it is also a main financial centre in Asia where many multi-national companies set up their Asian Headquarters. So how do Hongkongers cope with their Western bosses and Chinese traditions? Hong Kong had plenty of media attention in 1997 where she was handed back to China. Do you want to know what led to this, and how has things been going? China promised Hong Kong that she will have "50 years without change". Can China keep her promise? Find out answers to these questions in this easy-to-navigate and informative website.