In 1971, there were only 46 stateowned publishing houses. Fiction or nonfiction they should transport the reader to an era during hong kongs development to help us understand the islands fascinating history. Hong kong house price index 19942020 data 20212022. Covering the political and cultural angles on the city as well as fiction and personal memoirs, these are our ten best books about hong kong.
Covering the political and cultural angles on the city as well as fiction and personal memoirs, these are our ten best. The local public libraries hold copies of all the popular books about hong kongs history. Colonialism and the politics of chinese history in hong. Discover the best hong kong history in best sellers. When the british occupied the tiny island of hong kong during the first opium war, the chinese empire was well into its decline, while great britain was already in the second decade of its legendary imperial century. Carroll concludes by exploring the legacies of colonial rule, the consequences of hong kongs reintegration with china, and significant developments and challenges since 1997. Government house was the official residence of the governor from 1855 to 1997, when the city was under british rule. It was stunning inside with statues, chinese traditional buildings, traditional bridges, waterfall, mini lakes, bonsai trees and koi fish everything you think when you think hong kong. As chinas xi jinping consolidates power, owners of hong kong bookstores trafficking in banned books find themselves. The government house on upper albert road in central, facing victoria peak, was used as the residence of the governors of hong kong and was a place for receiving royalty and vip guests since its open in 1855. Hong kong real estate history and market interventions. The building was constructed in 1855 as a colonial renaissance style, but was significantly remodelled during japanese occupation, resulting in the current hybrid japaneseneoclassical form. The online catalogue only returns a few years worth if i search for blue book or blue books.
History of hong kongbibliography wikibooks, open books for. Hong kong history project rethinking a citys history. Islam in hong kong, muslims and everyday life in chinas world city. The activity invites students to specify which race people belong to white, black, brown or yellow. As hong kong is located nearly at the centre of the. Hong kong housing problem from the 1950s to the present. There is a great info centre on the history of the place they also run tours in english and cantonese, performing arts space, self guided tour brochures, contemporary art gallery, shops and eateries.
The chapter is entitled we are a family and was printed by the same singaporean publisher, who are currently refusing to respond to enquires by the blog. The chinese government has long sought to shape and control. List of books and articles about hong kong history online. This is the newest monastery in hong kong,and must visit and take pictures,it is almost a day trip,take the ngong pinng 360 cable car,up. Discover librarianselected research resources on hong kong history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic. Colonialism and the politics of chinese history in hong kong s schools introduction history tends to be the most politically and culturally sensitive of all school subjects, particularly because of the way it relates to an often highly politicised public discourse over national identity. It has housed 25 british colonial governors and is now the official residence of the chief executive of hong kong. Carroll concludes by exploring the legacies of colonial rule, the consequences of hong kong s reintegration with china, and significant developments and challenges since 1997. In 1949, popular set up world publishing company in hong kong to retail and publish magazines and chinese books for the local and southeast asian markets the following year 1950, educational publishing house eph was established in hong kong to publish chinese textbooks. In 2018, some hong kong booksellers who trafficked banned books were found. Protestors in hong kong demonstrated against a new extradition law proposed by the government of mainland china. The building was constructed in 1855 as a colonial renaissance style, but was significantly remodelled during japanese occupation, resulting in the current hybrid japaneseneoclassical form government house was the official. Hong kong has a colourful history and complex sociocultural dynamics.
Today it is the official residence to the chief executive head of government of hong kong. Books of allegorical fiction that obliquely criticize the chinese government. But from the outset the new colony prospered, its early growth owing much to the energy and resourcefulness of opium traders, who soon diversified in more respectable directions. Media in category grade i historic buildings in hong kong the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total.
Hong kongs most famous taoist temple exemplifies the architecture of a traditional chinese temple, and is a popular place of worship for those with. Statutory and nonstatutory books of hong kong company. New hong kong museum of history web site goes live. The region of hong kong has been inhabited since the old stone age, later becoming part of the chinese empire with its loose incorporation into the qin dynasty 221206 bc.
And, as you explore the citys colourful heritage, youll discover stories of powerful clans, marauding pirates and european traders. In 1842 a barren island was reluctantly ceded by china to an unenthusiastic britain. The government house is located on the government hill in the central district of hong kong. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Visit hong kong museum of history web site and check them out. May 30, 2014 the photograph below is going viral amongst parenting, filipino and teacher forums online and is from the new general studies p3 textbook book 6 living in hong kong chapter, published by educational publishing house ltd. It used to be the residence of the governors of hong kong and was a place to receive royalty and vip guests. The first thing you will see when you walk into the hong kong museum of history is a few old rocks. That house is featured in the book, although it has since been redeveloped. The first several chapters on the opium war were excellent the mututal cultural misunderstandings between the chinese and british and the resulting conflict alone are.
This page provides hong kong house price index actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics. The structure was built in 1855 as a colonial renaissance style home, but during the japanese occupation, it was significantly remodeled. Hong kong is one of the worlds most enigmatic cities and its complex history has captured peoples imaginations around the world, these ten mustread books about hong kong will help visitors understand what makes this extraordinary citys heart beat. The case of hong kongs missing booksellers the new york times. The best books on hong kong five books expert recommendations. Its floor space amounts to 24,000 square meters about 6 acres. In summer and early autumn, there is a frequent threat of typhoons. They argue that peaceful demonstrations are useless. Fiction or nonfiction they should transport the reader to an era during hong kong s development to help us understand the islands fascinating history. Below is another textbook from the primary 4 new general studies book the wonderful world. Hong kong is in a tropical area, and has monsoon winds. From this collision of empires arose a city that continues to intrigue observers. Government house at hong kong 1898 plot summary imdb. In this respect, the present generation shares similar problems with those faced by hongkongers who lived in the city decades ago.
Hong kong government house 19972005 is one of the hong kong history books published by the university museum and art gallery subsequent to its publications on early hong kong eateries, early hong kong brothels, early hong kong tramways, and early swisschinese encounters. The entire complex is closed to the public and can only be partly visited on open. Book reports on sanitation and housing 19001907, hong kong, 1907. Historical inscriptions of hong kong set of 3 in chinese edited and produced by the hong kong museum of history, published in march 1986, 892 pp, isbn 9789627039238. Edited and produced by the hong kong museum of history, published in december 1983, 140 pp. In 1859 the kowloon peninsula was sold to britain, and in 1898 a. Clavells noble house is a fictionalised account of the world of hong kongs. Hong kong simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. They look neat, sure, but they are not our focus here. Hong kong is governed under the basic law as approved in 1990 by the national peoples congress of china. The government house, which was built in 1855, is one of the declared monuments in hong kong. The book explores hong kong as a place with a unique identity, yet also a crossroads where chinese history, british colonial history, and world history intersect.
If im in tsim sha tsui and have some free time, i like to visit the reference library at the hong kong heritage discovery centre. Government house, located on government hill in the central district of hong kong island, is the official residence of the chief executive of hong kong. Historical hong kong this is a list of historical novels, memoirs and nonfiction books set primarily in hong kong throughout the centuries to present day. Pictured above is a composite building located on hoi king street, photographed by hoyin.
It is cool and wet in winter janmar, hot and rainy from spring through summer aprsep, and warm, sunny and dry in the autumn octdec. Colonialism and the politics of chinese history in hong kong. Now, it opens to the public every year in march or april for viewing the blossoming azaleas. Built in the 1850s, government house is a distinct blend of eastern and western architectural influences, with its tropical gardens a key attraction. List of books and articles about hong kong economy. However, the history of the more than 1,100 square kilometres that hong kong now occupies predates the events of the qing dynasty by more than a thousand years. Hong kong house of stories, formerly wan chai livelihood place. Rather apologetic on the british side, but if youve read plenty of other books condemning the opium wars, this is an impressive, thorough history that provides a bit of balance but read with a pinch of salt. The qing dynasty ceded hong kong to the british empire in 1842 through the treaty of nanjing, ending the first opium war. As trade patterns shift eastwards, the world is looking at the asiapacific region with new interest. This book is about the history of hong kong, from the earliest time that hong kong apepeople were known to exist. The region of hong kong has been inhabited since the old stone age, later becoming part of the chinese empire with its loose incorporation into the qin dynasty. Hong kong, grumbled palmerston, will never be a mart of trade. Melding chinese and western influences, hong kong has long defied easy.
Hong kong in a dimly lit industrial building in hong kong, hundreds of books. About 90% of the population practice traditional chinese religions, and some 10% are christian. It was the largest protest in hong kong s history according to wikinews this law would allow mainland china to extradite people living or visiting hong kong who may be fugitives. History of hong kongabout this book wikibooks, open books. Tsang offers a mix of narrative and analysis, and covers social and economic history as well as politics. In china, books that make money, and enemies the new york. The main purpose of conserving this house is to raise the public awareness of the regional and cultural conservation by providing information of the past hong kong society. But will continuing protests in hong kong lead to advances in democracy or. On the recommendation of amazon readers, i picked up welshs history of hong kong. Hong kong hong kong, mandarin xianggang, special administrative region of china, formerly a british crown colony 2015 est. Based in hong kong, blacksmith books focuses on locally relevant nonfiction biography, business, culture, current affairs, food, photography and travel and through distributors in asia, north america, australia and the uk, we present the works of our local and. Leaseswhichexpiredon1997 will be extendedauthomaticallyto2047 2. The causeway bay books disappearances are a series of international disappearances concerning five staff members of causeway bay books, a former bookstore located in causeway bay, hong kong.
In it, 14 publishing houses and 21 publications in hong kong were named. Historic publishing house of hongkong ltd is the end result of an amalgamation of a number of hongkong companies and other corporate entities that, over the past half a century, has been involved in amassing historical information, concerning certain events and the acts of people, along with their successes and failures, that took place within the 416 square miles that constitute this. The bookworms guide to hong kong the art worlds eyes are on the citystate for art basel hong kong but how is the former colony portrayed in literature. Government house hong kong address, contact number of. Over the last century, as history witnessed the development of hong kong, the tram remains a nostalgic mode of public transport to uncover the heritage past and exciting new vibes of the city along it tracks. The royal commonwealth societys library in cambridge lists copies for 18441870, and 18731939. Vibrant, fastpaced, and full of stories, hong kong is a place where east and west have. List of books and articles about hong kong politics and.
Britain also won the second opium war, forcing the qing empire to cede kowloon in 1860, while leasing the new territories for 99 years from 1898. As we have shown, hong kong s housing shortage has a long history that dates back to the beginnings of the colonial era. The hong kong public records office says they have copies of the blue books available too. Book censorship in the peoples republic of china prc is implemented or mandated by the. Best fiction and nonfiction books, novels and memoirs that take place primarily in the city of hong kong. Since 1904, trams have been running from east to west of hong kong island. Classics of hong kong culture and history christopher munn 4. Chinese people and british rule in hong kong, 18411880 echoes. Today, it is one of the market leaders of preschool and primary textbooks.
While this was was strongly denounced by the chinese government, it laid the. The project, hosted at the university of bristol, and funded by the hatton trust, aims to encourage and facilitate the study of the history of hong kong in the uk, and to build collaborations with partners in hong kong, specifically in terms of collaboration between the university of bristol and the university of hong kong, as well as. When it was a colony, hong kong was administered by a governor, who was appointed by and represented the monarch of the united kingdom, directed the government, served as the commander in chief, and presided over the two main organs of government, the executive council and the legislative council. Government house hong kong contact phone number is. Composite buildings are a core element of the everyday cityscape in hong kong. Problems of housing, health, drug addiction, and crime were the target of aggressive. This page provides hong kong house price index actual values, historical data. This book is about the history of hong kong, from the earliest time that hong kong apepeople were known to exist which is about 4000bc. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Communist party sympathisers holding maos little red book demonstrate in front of government house on 18 may photo.
Current exhibitions highlight, activities, whats on etc are now available. It is dense and detailed, but it has a number of features that make parts of it worth reading. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Starting out as a farming fishing village and salt production site, it became an important free port and eventually a major international financial centre. The approach seems balanced, and it is obvious when in a few places tsang takes positions which he realises are disputed.
Starting out as a farming fishing village and salt production site, it became an important free port and eventually a major international financial centre the qing dynasty ceded hong kong to the british empire. The government house of hong kong is located on upper albert road in central and faces victoria peak. Government house in hong kong, hong kong gpsmycity. List of books and articles about hong kong economy online. A documentary history of hong kong by steve tsang hong. Historic publishing house of hongkong ltd is the end result of an amalgamation of a number of hongkong companies and other corporate entities that, over the past half a century, has been involved in amassing historical information, concerning certain events and the acts of people, along with their successes and failures, that took place within the 416 square miles that. Leung chunying is the current chief executive of hong kong. History of hong kongabout this book wikibooks, open. Selected fulltext books and articles beijings crushing of democracy in hong kong sends chills through taiwan. Hong kong s educational institutions include the univ. Hong kong real estate history and market interventions 19802011 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 index 1999100 confidencecrisisonthe future of hongkongas margaretthatcherfell of from astairin beijing sino. History of hong kong wikibooks, open books for an open world. Welcome to the website of the hong kong history project.
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