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The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Hong-Kong

    an island lying off the mouth of the Canton River, South China; was ceded to Britain in 1842; is hilly and unproductive, but is well watered and tolerably healthy; it owes its great importance as a commercial centre to its favourable position, its magnificent harbour, and to its having been made a free port and the head-quarters of the European banks; opium is the chief import, silk and tea the principal exports; Victoria, a handsome city on the N. side, is the capital, seat of the British governor, &c.

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  1. hong-kong

    An island off the coast of China; was taken by Capt. Elliott, August 23, 1839, and ceded to Great Britain, January 20, 1841.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hong-kong in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hong-kong in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of hong-kong in a Sentence

  1. Angela Merkel:

    It's the right thing to do for Germany to pursue ties with China in all areas, economically but also in the various dialogue formats we have about the rule of law and about human rights, during my visit, I again pointed out that upholding human rights is indispensable for us. This applies in general, and it also applies for the situation in Hong Kong, where we continue to view the principle of 'one country, two systems' as the right one.

  2. Carrie Lam:

    They want to paralyze Hong Kong, which is a selfish act.

  3. John Williamson:

    So basically, like Kristin emailing us, expressing her interest, got us talking to her, which then got us to Hong Kong, which then got us to find Maria.

  4. Alex Wong:

    The recent pattern in Hong Kong has been a sharp rebound following many sluggish sessions, but the index will then go lower gain, if the U.S. raises rates again, that would certainly have a negative impact on Hong Kong stocks, and investors are fully aware of that.

  5. Ah Lung:

    By then, it won't be Hong Kong anymore, but Xiang Gang.


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