When was Hong Kong leased to Britain for 99 years by China
A. 1898
B. 1900
C. 1901
D. 1903
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
In formal terms the answer lies in the second Convention of Peking, signed on 9 June 1898. The ailing Qing Dynasty leased the New Territories to Britain for 99 years, starting 1 July 1898. The new additions were to make up 90 per cent of Hong Kong's land mass. The term of 99 years was fixed almost casually.Related Questions on World History
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