December 16, 2021 - The Old Pond

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Istanbul

Istanbul is one of my favorite cities. Its former name was Constantinople, named after its founder Constantine the Great. I am fortunate to have visited…

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The Handover of Hong Kong

Julia_M December 16, 2021 No Comments Asian Politics Chinese History (Books)Historical British Biographies Historical China Biographies Hong Kong History Human Rights Law (Books)International Accounting (Books)Political Leader Biographies U.K. Prime Minister Biographies World History (Books)

Hong Kong was surrendered to the British for perpetuity by the Ching dynasty when Britain won the First Opium war. Kowloon was surrendered for perpetuity…

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