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What did hong kong become under british rule

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Britain invaded the Chinese mainland and occupied the island of Hong Kong on January 25th, 1841, using it as a military staging point. China lost the war and had to cede Hong Kong to Britain in the Treaty of Nanking. As a result, Hong Kong became a crown colony of the British Empire.

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China was defeated and was forced to cede Hong Kong to Britain in the Treaty of Nanking signed. Hong Kong became a Crown Colony of the British Empire.

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