A report covering the events in Hong Kong where citizens are opposing China's insistence on vetting any candidates for upcoming 2017 elections.

Here is a series of articles about Hong Kong plus a factsheet, and other background materials

Take a look at the vibrant neon signs that have been a dominant part of Hong Kong's culture for almost one hundred years in this online exhibition.

Learn about religion in Hong Kong, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.

The official (PRC) Chinese government site on the proposal to implement security restrictions for Hong Kong (which have been in effect for the rest of China for years). This has led to massive disturbances in the city during the summer...

This is the home site for the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. This site houses a lot of information on everything from the plants, animals, history, and education associated with the Gardens. The site provides many pictures...

Learning module uses multi-media sources to teach about the relationship between China and Hong Kong. Students use primary source material to analyze the recent protests in Hong Kong and explore the symbols and messages that protesters...

This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Hong Kong. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...

This site provides a brief history of Hong Kong, including a discussion of its return to mainland China in 1997. Includes information on demographics, geography, and culture as well.

Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Hong Kong located in Eastern Asia.

Provides a country profile and comprehensive travel guide to Hong Kong, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...

News, information, government services, and even the weather are available from this Hong Kong government site. All branches of the government are available with information.

Hong Kong Observatory describes the climate of the sub-tropical region of China.

An article about the transition of Hong Kong from British rule and about the history of Hong Kong from the Opium War.

An article about the transition of Hong Kong from British rule and about the history of Hong Kong from the Opium War.

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Hong Kong (China), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.

Provides an overview of the culture of Hong Kong. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

Explore Hong Kong's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.

An interesting resource giving background information on Canada's role in Hong Kong.

This site offers the text and audio of the poem "There Was an Old Man of Hong Kong" by Edward Lear.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Cheung Chau Bun Festival. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This website from the Chinese University of Hong Kong addresses the importance of eating a healthy breakfast and provides tips for putting together your own simple meals, even when you're hurrying to get to school.

This fact sheet provides information about the government of Hong Kong, now part of China.

This site from Photius.com outlines the economic status of Hong Kong in various areas.