Local versions of Western food are served at cha chaan teng (fast, casual restaurants). [197][198], Hong Kong has a capitalist mixed service economy, characterised by low taxation, minimal government market intervention, and an established international financial market. It is located across Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui, the southernmost point of Kowloon Peninsula. [275] Hong Kong cinema continued to be internationally successful over the following decade with critically acclaimed dramas such as Farewell My Concubine, To Live, and Chungking Express. Shelton, Barrie; Karakiewicz, Justyna; Kvan, Thomas (2011). [75] The impending transfer triggered a wave of mass emigration as residents feared an erosion of civil rights, the rule of law, and quality of life. 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[216][217], As the mainland liberalised its economy, Hong Kong's shipping industry faced intense competition from other Chinese ports. [48] During the Mongol conquest of China in the 13th century, the Southern Song court was briefly located in modern-day Kowloon City (the Sung Wong Toi site) before its final defeat in the 1279 Battle of Yamen. Dishes include congee, cha siu bao, siu yuk, egg tarts, and mango pudding. [185] The vast majority also hold Chinese nationality, automatically granted to all ethnic Chinese residents at the transfer of sovereignty. The race was revived as a modern sport as part of the Tourism Board's efforts to promote Hong Kong's image abroad. [233] Vehicle traffic is extremely congested in urban areas, exacerbated by limited space to expand roads and an increasing number of vehicles. [91] The Sino-British Joint Declaration provided for economic and administrative continuity through the transfer of sovereignty,[75] resulting in an executive-led governing system largely inherited from the territory's history as a British colony. [126][127][128] The regional government maintains trade offices in Greater China and other nations. [77] The Legislative Council became a fully elected legislature for the first time in 1995 and extensively expanded its functions and organisations throughout the last years of the colonial rule. 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Traditional Chinese values emphasising family and education blend with Western ideals, including economic liberty and the rule of law. [8] However, the name is still used in places such as Victoria Park, Victoria Peak, Victoria Harbour, Victoria Prison, and a number of roads and streets. [284] The territory regularly hosts the Hong Kong Sevens, Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong Tennis Classic and Lunar New Year Cup, and hosted the inaugural AFC Asian Cup and the 1995 Dynasty Cup. More than 90 per cent of Hong Kong's food is imported, including nearly all its meat and rice. All remain, except for the one in Magazine Gap Road, which disappeared around mid-June 2007. [218] The territory's minimal taxation, common law system, and civil service attract overseas corporations wishing to establish a presence in Asia. [44] As hinted by the archaeological works in Sha Ha, Sai Kung, rice cultivation had been introduced since Late Neolithic period. [242] Ferries also serve outlying islands inaccessible by other means. [232] Automobiles drive on the left (unlike in mainland China), due to historical influence of the British Empire. [32], The name of the territory, first romanised as "He-Ong-Kong" in 1780,[35] originally referred to a small inlet located between Aberdeen Island and the southern coast of Hong Kong Island. Mass-produced public-housing estates, built since the 1960s, are mainly constructed in modernist style.[180]. [227], Hong Kong generates most of its electricity locally. [59] After more than a year of further hostilities, Hong Kong Island was formally ceded to the United Kingdom in the 1842 Treaty of Nanking. [154] Much of this is built on reclaimed land; 70 km2 (27 sq mi) (six per cent of the total land or about 25 per cent of developed space in the territory) is reclaimed from the sea. Perché visitare Hong Kong? In 1903, boundary stones were established to mark the city's boundary and six of them are still preserved today. [190] Cancer, pneumonia, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and accidents are the territory's five leading causes of death. [6][184] About half the population have some form of British nationality, a legacy of colonial rule; 3.4 million residents have British National (Overseas) status, and 260,000 British citizens live in the territory. Summer is hot and humid, with occasional showers and thunderstorms and warm air from the southwest. [287] Hong Kong athletes have won 126 medals at the Paralympic Games and 17 at the Commonwealth Games. [181][182][183] The remaining eight per cent are non-ethnic Chinese minorities, primarily Filipinos, Indonesians, and South Asians. [234] More than 18,000 taxicabs, easily identifiable by their bright colour, are licensed to carry riders in the territory. [169], The International Commerce Centre and Two International Finance Centre are the tallest buildings in Hong Kong and among the tallest in the Asia-Pacific region. Legal experts split on when Hong Kong should debate its future", "Who goes there? [112] Interpretative and amending power over the Basic Law and jurisdiction over acts of state lie with the central authority, making regional courts ultimately subordinate to the mainland's socialist civil law system. During the 1980s, films such as A Better Tomorrow, As Tears Go By, and Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain expanded global interest beyond martial arts films; locally made gangster films, romantic dramas, and supernatural fantasies became popular. [60], Administrative infrastructure was quickly built by early 1842, but piracy, disease, and hostile Qing policies initially prevented the government from attracting commerce. Attualmente, Hong Kong è la città più influente del sud-est Asiatico.Inoltre, è considerata una delle regioni con maggior densità di popolazione di tutto il pianeta, visto che ha oltre 7 milioni di abitanti in soli 1000 chilometri quadrati. [193] Although median household income steadily increased during the decade to 2016, the wage gap remained high;[194] the 90th percentile of earners receive 41 per cent of all income. [170] Other distinctive buildings lining the Hong Kong Island skyline include the HSBC Main Building, the anemometer-topped triangular Central Plaza, the circular Hopewell Centre, and the sharp-edged Bank of China Tower. [187] Post-handover governments have promoted Mandarin, which is currently about as prevalent as English; 48.6 per cent of the population speaks Mandarin, with 1.9 per cent native speakers and 46.7 per cent speaking it as a second language. Elle a avou leye ene sitindêye di 1.104 km 2,la k' i gn a 7 miyons di dmorants (ene des pus grande dinsité d' djins å monde).On lzès lomreut voltî e walon: Honconkî, Honconcresse. [178], Tong lau, mixed-use tenement buildings constructed during the colonial era, blended southern Chinese architectural styles with European influences. Capitale: Hong Kong [214] A similar economic partnership with Macau details the liberalisation of trade between the special administrative regions. The City of Victoria, often called Victoria City or simply Victoria, is the de facto capital of Hong Kong during the British colonial period, and the de jure capital of the HKSAR. [265] Nuclear families are the most common households, although multi-generational and extended families are not unusual. The 1846 Flagstaff House, the former residence of the commanding British military officer, is the oldest Western-style building in Hong Kong. Portugal acquired a permanent lease for Macau in 1557. The capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria, which was founded 1842. In 1841, Britain took control over the island of Hong Kong. [251] Small-scale wind-power sources have been developed,[248] and a small number of private homes and public buildings have installed solar panels. Capital Cafe, Hong Kong: See 267 unbiased reviews of Capital Cafe, rated 4 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #382 of 14,508 restaurants in Hong Kong. [189] Followers of other religions, including Sikhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and the Baháʼí Faith, generally originate from regions where their religion predominates. [203] The city's location allowed it to establish a transportation and logistics infrastructure which includes the world's seventh-busiest container port[204] and the busiest airport for international cargo. Photo : Base64, Wikipédia. [43], During the Middle Neolithic period, about 6,000 years ago, the region had been widely occupied by humans. Hong Kong’s total land area measures 405 square miles (1,050 square kilometers). City of Victoria is located at 48.4284° N, 123.3656° W at an elevation of 1811'. Dans la métropole asiatique, 47 logements se sont vendus à plus de 25 millions de dollars en 2018, plus qu'à New-York ou à Londres. [301] The Chinese University of Hong Kong was established in 1963 to fill the need for a university that taught using Chinese as its primary language of instruction. [314] Ten non-domestic broadcasters air programming for the territory's foreign population. [66] The Imperial Japanese Army attacked Hong Kong on 8 December 1941, the same morning as its attack on Pearl Harbor. Over 100 airlines operate flights from the airport, including locally based Cathay Pacific (flag carrier), Hong Kong Airlines, low-cost airline HK Express and cargo airline Air Hong Kong. [147][148], In 2020, in a period of large-scale protests, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passed the controversial Hong Kong national security law. 1299 and extending southwards a distance of 850 feet from the aforesaid angle; On the south – A line running due east from the southern extremity of the western boundary until it meets a contour in the vicinity of the Hill above Belchers 700 feet above principal datum, that is to say, a level 17.833 feet below the bench-mark known as "Rifleman's Bolt", the highest point of a copper bolt set horizontally in the east wall of the Royal Navy Office and Mess Block Naval Dockyard, and thence following the said contour until it meets the eastern boundary; On the east – A line following the west side of the Government Pier, Bay View and thence along the west side of Hing Fat Street, then along the north side of Causeway Road to Moreton Terrace. [300], Hong Kong has eleven universities. [125] The territory actively participates in the World Trade Organization, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, the International Olympic Committee, and many United Nations agencies. [138][139] Employment vacancies and public service appointments frequently have language requirements which minority job seekers do not meet, and language education resources remain inadequate for Chinese learners. [75] It does not specify how Hong Kong will be governed after 2047, and the central government's role in determining the territory's future system of government is the subject of political debate and speculation. [105], Twenty-two political parties had representatives elected to the Legislative Council in the 2016 election. [113] Decisions made by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress override any territorial judicial process. [19] As a special administrative region, Hong Kong maintains separate governing and economic systems from that of mainland China under the principle of "one country, two systems". [303] The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,[304] Hong Kong Baptist University,[305] Lingnan University,[306] Education University of Hong Kong,[307] Open University of Hong Kong,[308] Hong Kong Shue Yan University and The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong were all established in subsequent years. [83] The central government decision to implement nominee pre-screening before allowing Chief Executive elections triggered a series of protests in 2014 which became known as the Umbrella Revolution. Su fundación data del año 1871, y abrió sus puertas al público en el año 1864, en su primera etapa. They were charged with contempt and interfering with members of the council, while none of the pro-Beijing lawmakers were detained. [21] It is the world's tenth-largest exporter and ninth-largest importer. [152], Hong Kong is on China's southern coast, 60 km (37 mi) east of Macau, on the east side of the mouth of the Pearl River estuary. [123] Hong Kong residents are not required to perform military service and current law has no provision for local enlistment, so its defence is composed entirely of non-Hongkongers. Elle se situe à l’extrémité du delta de la Rivière des Perles, avec laquelle elle forme la plus grande région urbaine du monde. Capitale Wine is your best source for great wines from all around the world! [81], Political debates after the transfer of sovereignty have centred around the region's democratic development and the central government's adherence to the "one country, two systems" principle. Much of the elderly population were not formally educated due to war and poverty. [44], The Qin dynasty incorporated the Hong Kong area into China for the first time in 214 BCE, after conquering the indigenous Baiyue. [5] It was one of the first urban settlements in Hong Kong and its boundaries are recorded in the Laws of Hong Kong. [272] Dim sum, as part of yum cha (brunch), is a dining-out tradition with family and friends. [74] Diplomatic negotiations with China resulted in the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration, in which the United Kingdom agreed to transfer the colony in 1997 and China would guarantee Hong Kong's economic and political systems for 50 years after the transfer.