In 1830, Hong Kong had a population of no more than 7,500 inhabitants and a few fishing villages.
In 1839, the British declared war and invaded Hong Kong in 1842 to force China to sign the Treaty of Nanking.
From then onEver since then, Hong Kong, thehas grown from a small rural area has grown in importance and the island'sinto a very important administrative region and its population has rapidly increased rapidly, especially with the Taiping rebellion, when many refugees took shelter in Hong Kong despite its poverty.
The cityisland began to develop and grow in such a remarkable way that it became a leader in financeleading financial centre.
China is aware that it shouldn't stifle Hong Kong with its communist system, thatsince they adopted the principle of *1"One country, 2 systems* until 2047two systems", which allowed Hong Kong to keep its currency, its legal system and its political system until 2047.
The city that fascinates us with its impressive buildings, its modernization and its history is today the most liberal country in the world and is ranked among the richest cities in the world.