In 1997, the United Kingdom transferred the sovereignty of which city-state to the People's Republic of China?
  1. Shanghai
  2. Beijing
  3. Hong Kong
  4. Macau
Explanation
Answer: C - In 1997, the British ceded control of Hong Kong, ending 156 years of colonial rule. Hong Kong became a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. Due to the mixed influences of the United Kingdom and China, Hong Kong is often described as having an “East meets West” culture that has many Western qualities uncharacteristic of other Asian cities.
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