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hong-kong
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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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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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hong-kong in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hong-kong in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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All I want is to make the Hong Kong people happier, what I know is that I need to do something for the community where I grew up.
Ten Years exposed the fear of Hong Kong people (towards China), ten Years also provided Hong Kong people and us a chance to show that we have no fear.
Beijing has long wanted China's tech champions to list closer to home, especially now, after months of protests in Hong Kong, leaders will greatly appreciate the sense of solidarity and stability the listing brings.
This is a continual effort to try to intimidate the press in Hong Kong, this is raw and pure intimidation.
Unfortunately, if I was in Hong Kong, I'd probably not be out in public and able to do a television show.
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