In 1839 the refusal by Qing Dynasty authorities to import opium resulted in the 1st Opium War between China and Britain.Since then, Hong Kong had been British’s colony. On 1 July 1997, Hong Kong became China's first special administrative region, and Tung Chee-Hwa was the first Chief Executive of Hong Kong. Nowadays, people choose July 1 to celebrate this historical event
Fireworks displays are held in this special day
Hong Kong was a colony of Great Britain until 1997 when it was officially returned to China and established as a SAR (Special Admistrative Region) of China.
Hong Kong students celebrate this special day, the day Hong Kong was no longer a colony
Tung Chee Hwa: He served as the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR from 1996- 2005 and oversaw its return from Great Britian to China in 1997.
