1997: Hong Kong handed over to Chinese control
July 1997, Hong Kong is handed back to the Chinese authorities, ending more than 150 years of British control.
The UK had controlled Hong Kong island since 1842, apart from a brief period during World War Two when the Japanese took over.
Among the 4,000 guests for the final handover ceremony at the Convention Centre were Prince Charles, Prime Minister Tony Blair, Foreign Secretary Robin Cook and the last governor, Chris Patten.
Chinese dignitaries included President Jiang Zemin, Premier Li Peng, Foreign Minister Qian Qichen and military leader General Zhang Wannian.
From the 成人快手 Archives. This 成人快手 News report was originally broadcast on 1 July 1997.