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The portuguese were the first to arrive in Hong Kong. They set up a base in Macau.
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At this time the British were the most powerful traders especially for opium.
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The Chinese shut down the factories, starting the first opium war.
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China gives Hong Kong to the British during the Opium War.
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The British give Hong Kong back to China.
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