Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
1950-3
Communist victory on mainland China sees massive waves of
refugees swell the local population. Industrialisation commences.
1978
Reforms after the death of Mao Zedong foster increased economic links
with China.
1984
Britain signs Joint Declaration for the return of Hong Kong to China.
1997
China resumes sovereignty of Hong Kong.
2003
SARs spreads in Hong Kong, killing 299 people.
2004
Beijing rules out universal suffrage by 2017.
2010
The ICC in Kowloon becomes Hong Kong's tallest building. China's eco-
nomic success continues to drive Hong Kong's fortunes.
2012
Leung Chun-ying becomes chief executive.
2013
After leaking top-secret national security documents, American Edward
Snowden seeks sanctuary in Hong Kong. Total visitor arrivals reach nearly
52.3 million.
