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Chinese Language
In this Chinese language worksheet, students read about the two main languages, Cantonese and Mandarin. They see how the symbols represent words. There are no questions with this worksheet.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Hong Kong's Student Led Umbrella Revolution
A report covering the events in Hong Kong where citizens are opposing China's insistence on vetting any candidates for upcoming 2017 elections.
The Economist
The Economist: Hong Kong
Here is a series of articles about Hong Kong plus a factsheet, and other background materials
Other
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Article 23
The official (PRC) Chinese government site on the proposal to implement security restrictions for Hong Kong (which have been in effect for the rest of China for years). This has led to massive disturbances in the city during the summer...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: The Umbrella Movement: Protests in Hong Kong
Learning module uses multi-media sources to teach about the relationship between China and Hong Kong. Students use primary source material to analyze the recent protests in Hong Kong and explore the symbols and messages that protesters...
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Hong Kong
This site provides a brief history of Hong Kong, including a discussion of its return to mainland China in 1997. Includes information on demographics, geography, and culture as well.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Hong Kong
Provides a country profile and comprehensive travel guide to Hong Kong, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Hong Kong (China)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Hong Kong (China), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Hong Kong: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Hong Kong located in Eastern Asia.
Other
Hong Kong Observatory: Climate of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Observatory describes the climate of the sub-tropical region of China.
Geographic
Hong Kong: Government
This fact sheet provides information about the government of Hong Kong, now part of China.
Geographic
Hong Kong: Military
Get the basic facts about Hong Kong's military attributes, which is presently the Hong Kong garrison of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), including elements of the PLA Ground Forces, PLA Navy, and PLA Air Force.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: China
A comprehensive account of human rights practices in China for the year 2018. Per the US Department of State, China's "human rights record remained poor and worsened in some areas." Sections of the report include: Arbitrary or Unlawful...
Other
Jackie Chan Kids Corner: Christmas in China
In addition to descriptions of how Christmas is celebrated differently in China and in Hong Kong, this site offers many photographs of Chinese Christmas celebrations and decorations.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Hong Kong Flag
The flag of Hong Kong, a part of the People's Republic of China.
Other
Mac Donalds in Hong Kong
Interesting site describing the cultural borrowing happening as MacDonald's opens around the world and particularly in China. Learn about this interesting topic and better understand the implications of cultural borrowing.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: Political Map of China, Mongolia, Hong Kong, Macau
A great map of China and surrounding countries, with locations of major cities and bodies of water. Below map are links to general information on China and other countries.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: Physical Map of China, Mongolia, Hong Kong, Macau
Here is a physical map of China and surrounding countries. Includes links below map to further information on each country shown.
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A View on Cities: Hong Kong: Old Bank of China Building
Old Bank of China Building (Hong Kong)
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A View on Cities: Hong Kong: Bank of China Building
Bank of China building at night (Hong Kong)
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Hong Kong, 1912
A map from 1912 of the Pearl River delta from Canton (Guangzhou) to Hong Kong and Macao on the China Sea. At this time, Hong Kong was a possession of Great Britain, and Macao was officially a Portuguese colony. This map shows the river...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Hong Kong Island, 1912
A map from 1912 of the British colony on Hong Kong Island. Hong Kong was ceded to the British from the Qing Dynasty of China in 1842 under the Treaty of Nanking. The map shows the Hong Kong Harbor and Man of War anchorage around the city...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Canton and Hong Kong, 1919
A map from 1919 of the Pearl River delta from Canton (Guangzhou) to Hong Kong and Macao on the China Sea. At this time, Hong Kong was a possession of Great Britain, and Macao was officially a Portuguese colony. This map shows the river...