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Which country owns Hong Kong?

The People’s Republic of China
Hong Kong exists as a Special Administrative Region controlled by The People’s Republic of China and enjoys its own limited autonomy as defined by the Basic Law. The principle of “one country, two systems” allows for the coexistence of socialism and capitalism under “one country,” which is mainland China.

Are Americans in Hong Kong safe?

Hong Kong – Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Reconsider travel to the PRC’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) due to both arbitrary enforcement of local laws and COVID-19-related travel restrictions. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.

Is Hong Kong an ally of the United States?

The United States supports Hong Kong’s autonomy by concluding and implementing bilateral agreements; promoting trade and investment; arranging high-level visits; broadening law enforcement cooperation; bolstering educational, academic, and cultural links; and supporting the large community of U.S. citizens and visitors …

Who are the Hong Kong Americans?

Hong Kong Americans or American Hongkongers, are Americans of Hong Kong ancestry. Hong Kong has been a special administrative region of China and before that it was a British colony from 1841 until its return to Chinese control since 1997. Many of the Hong Kong Americans hold both United States citizenship and right of abode in Hong Kong.

Is Hong Kong part of China?

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China and before that it was a British colony from 1841 until the Transfer of sovereignty to China in 1997. Many of the Hong Kong Americans hold both United States citizenship and right of abode in Hong Kong.

Can a US citizen have a Hong Kong passport?

Many of the Hong Kong Americans hold both United States citizenship and right of abode in Hong Kong. Other than the US passport, many of them also hold a HKSAR Passport or the British National (Overseas) passport.

How many Hong Kongers are there in Massachusetts?

There is also a sizable community of Hong Kongers in the Greater Boston Area, especially in Quincy, Massachusetts. Massachusetts has 7,464 residents who were born in Hong Kong. All these numbers would have excluded those who were born elsewhere than Hong Kong (mainly the United States or Guangdong, China) as well as their descendants.