Hong Kong History Timeline By Pro9090 Jan 20, 1841 Convention of Chuenpee Aug 29, 1860 Treaty of Nanjing Oct 18, 1860 Convention of Beijing Jul 1, 1898 Second Convention of Beijing Jul 1, 1898 Britsh took control Dec 25, 1941 Japanese Ocupation Aug 15, 1945 Japanese Surrender Jul 1, 1997 Britsh Handover