Hong Kong - History, Economic Conditions in Asia, General & Miscellaneous Asian History, Asia - Colonial History, British Imperialism & British Empire - History
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Overview
Hong Kong has remained the global metropolis for Asia since its founding in the 1840s following the Opium Wars between Britain and China. David Meyer traces its history from the arrival of the foreign trading firms, when it was established as one of the leading Asian business centers, to its celebrated handover to China in 1997. Throughout this period, Hong Kong has been prominent as a pivotal meeting-place of the Chinese and foreign social networks of capital, and as such has been China's window onto the world economy, dominating other financial centers such as Singapore and Tokyo. Looking into the future, the author presents an optimistive view of Hong Kong in the twenty-first century, challenging those who predict its decline under Chinese rule. This accessible and broad-ranging look at the story of Hong Kong's success will interest anyone concerned with its past, present, and future.Book Details
Published
November 1, 2006
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
292
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780521026901