A report covering the events in Hong Kong where citizens are opposing China's insistence on vetting any candidates for upcoming 2017 elections.

Here is a series of articles about Hong Kong plus a factsheet, and other background materials

Take a look at the vibrant neon signs that have been a dominant part of Hong Kong's culture for almost one hundred years in this online exhibition.

The official (PRC) Chinese government site on the proposal to implement security restrictions for Hong Kong (which have been in effect for the rest of China for years). This has led to massive disturbances in the city during the summer...

This site provides a brief history of Hong Kong, including a discussion of its return to mainland China in 1997. Includes information on demographics, geography, and culture as well.

Provides a country profile and comprehensive travel guide to Hong Kong, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...

News, information, government services, and even the weather are available from this Hong Kong government site. All branches of the government are available with information.

An article about the transition of Hong Kong from British rule and about the history of Hong Kong from the Opium War.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Cheung Chau Bun Festival. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This fact sheet provides information about the government of Hong Kong, now part of China.

This site from Photius.com outlines the economic status of Hong Kong in various areas.

This site outlines the geographical features of Hong Kong.

This site outlines the types of communication used by the people of Hong Kong.

Get the basic facts about Hong Kong's military attributes, which is presently the Hong Kong garrison of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), including elements of the PLA Ground Forces, PLA Navy, and PLA Air Force.

See a map of Hong Kong and an image of Hong Kong's flag. The map includes names of cities, bodies of water, and elevations of Tai Mo Shan and Lantau Peak.

From the International Institute of Social History this is "The return of Hong Kong, One Country - Two Systems" a Chinese political propaganda poster by Wu Xiangfeng, 1997.

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center

Aviary in Hong Kong Park

A view of Hong Kong from the Peak

Hong Kong Skyline at night seen from the Peak

Hong Kong Skyline at night

Hong Kong Park

Hong Kong Park