When did the British return Hong kong to china?

2185General KnowledgeMedium

A1980

B2000

C1997

D1999

Correct answer

C. 1997

Explanation

At midnight on June 30/July 1, 1997, the crown colony of Hong Kong (See Map ) officially reverted to Chinese sovereignty, ending 156 years of British rule. After a formal handover ceremony on July 1, the colony became the Hong Kong special administrative region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China.