Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
The synonym Hong Kong (the People's Republic of China Special Administrative Region) generally refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("Hong Kong" for short), the full name of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is located in the south of China, east of the mouth of the the Pearl River, across the sea from Macao to the west, adjacent to Shenzhen to the north, and adjacent to the Wanshan Islands of Zhuhai to the south. The region covers 262 islands including Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and the surrounding areas, with a land area of 1113.76 square kilometers, a sea area of 1641.21 square kilometers, and a total area of 2754.97 square kilometers. By the end of 2020, with a total population of 7.4742 million, it is one of the regions with the highest population density in the world, with the world's first life expectancy and the fourth human development index， sports fitness . Hong Kong has been China's territory since ancient times. It was under British colonial rule in 1842-1997. After World War II, Hong Kong's economy and society have developed rapidly, and it has become one of the "Four Asian Dragons" and one of the richest, most economically developed and highest living standards in the world. On July 1, 1997, the Chinese government resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was established. The central government has comprehensive control over Hong Kong. Hong Kong has maintained its original capitalist system for a long time and enjoys a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign affairs and national defense. It participates in international organizations and conferences under the name of "Hong Kong, China". "One country, two systems", "Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy are the basic state policies of the Chinese government.
Hong Kong is a highly prosperous free port and international metropolis. Together with New York and London, it is known as "Port of Nuremberg". It is the third largest financial center in the world, an important international trade and shipping center, and an international innovation and technology center. It is also one of the most free economies and the most competitive cities in the world. It enjoys a high reputation in the world and is rated as the third largest city in the world by GaWC.
Hong Kong is a place where Chinese and Western cultures blend. It combines Chinese wisdom with western social management experience. It is famous for its clean government, good public security, free economic system and perfect rule of law. It has a reputation of the Pearl of the East, a paradise for food and shopping.
