Old harbour hong kong

Hong Kong History

By KiaraJim
  • Jan 1, 1557

    Portuguese Arrive

    Portuguese Arrive
    The portuguese were the first to arrive in Hong Kong. They set up a base in Macau.

  • British Trading in Guang Zhou

    British Trading in Guang Zhou
    At this time the British were the most powerful traders especially for opium.

  • First Opium War

    First Opium War
    The Chinese shut down the factories, starting the first opium war.

  • Hong Kong Becomes British

    Hong Kong Becomes British
    China gives Hong Kong to the British during the Opium War.

  • Hong Kong Handover

    Hong Kong Handover
    The British give Hong Kong back to China.