The geographical coordinates of Hong Kong are east longitude 1 14 15' and north latitude 22 15'. It is located in the south of China, east of the Pearl River Estuary, facing China and Macau across the sea in the west, Shenzhen in the north and Wanshan Islands in Zhuhai in the south, about 200 kilometers away from Guangzhou. The regional scope includes Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories and 262 surrounding islands. Total land area 1 106.3 square kilometers, including 80.7 square kilometers on Hong Kong Island, 46.9 square kilometers in Kowloon and 978.7 square kilometers in the New Territories.
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The Historical Evolution of Hong Kong
1 July 19971day, the China government resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was established and the Basic Law was implemented. Hong Kong has entered a new historical period of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy.
From 65438 to 0998, affected by the Asian financial crisis, the Hong Kong stock market fluctuated greatly. With the firm support of the central government, the Hong Kong SAR government decided to fight back against international speculators, and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority invested huge sums of money in the stock and futures markets, successfully repelling speculators.
From June, 5438 to February, 2009, the 5th East Asian Games was held in Hong Kong, which was the first time that Hong Kong held an international comprehensive event after its return to the motherland.
On August 7, 20 19, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and the Liaison Office of the Central Government in Hong Kong jointly held a symposium on the situation in Hong Kong in Shenzhen.
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