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  • While still a British colony, a 1990s Chinese man stands in prayer near family vaults in the Muslim and Catholic cemetery, on 21st April 1995, in Hong Kong, China.
    hong_kong_cemetery-21-04-1995.jpg
  • A female worker carries plastic goods on a traditional pole through the centre of Shenzhen, on 10th August 1994, in Shenzhen, China.
    shenzhen_worker-10-08-1994.jpg
  • An exercise class for schoolchildren on a basketball court at a sports ground in the highly-populated Asian city, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China. Macau is now administered by China as a Special Economic Region SER, home to a population of mainland 95% Chinese, primarily Cantonese, Fujianese as well as some Hakka, Shanghainese and overseas Chinese immigrants from Southeast Asia and elsewhere. The remainder are of Portuguese or mixed Chinese-Portuguese ancestry, the so-called Macanese, as well as several thousand Filipino and Thai nationals. The official languages are Portuguese and Chinese.
    macau_people01-10-08-1994.jpg
  • On a typical rainy day in south-east Asia, a nursery schoolchild is lifted over railings into local transport, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China. Macau is now administered by China as a Special Economic Region SER, home to a population of mainland 95% Chinese, primarily Cantonese, Fujianese as well as some Hakka, Shanghainese and overseas Chinese immigrants from Southeast Asia and elsewhere. The remainder are of Portuguese or mixed Chinese-Portuguese ancestry, the so-called Macanese, as well as several thousand Filipino and Thai nationals. The official languages are Portuguese and Chinese.
    macau_people02-10-08-1994.jpg
  • While still a Portuguese colony, a 1990s Macau gentleman reads his newspapers from under the pages of newsprint, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China.
    macau_news-10-08-1994.jpg
  • While still a Portuguese colony, 1990s monsoonal rain falls heavily in a Macau market of vegetable stalls, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China.
    macau_market-10-08-1994.jpg
  • While still a Portuguese colony, a 1990s Macau motorbike rider picks himself up after a road traffic collision, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China.
    macau_accident-10-08-1994.jpg
  • While still a British colony, 1990s street advertising including one for the cigarette Marlboro Man, on 21st April 1995, in Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
    hong_kong_traffic02-21-04-1995.jpg
  • While still a British colony, a Western couple stand with a backdrop of Hong Kong Harbour waters, on 21st April 1995, in Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
    hong_kong_waterfront-21-04-1995.jpg
  • While still a British colony, 1990s bus passengers await their next service, on 21st April 1995, in Central, Hong Kong, China.
    hong_kong_traffic05-21-04-1995.jpg
  • While still a British colony, heavy 1990s traffic of cars, trams and buses, on 21st April 1995, in Central, Hong Kong, China.
    hong_kong_traffic03-21-04-1995.jpg
  • While still a British colony, 1990s tram passenger commuters stop at a tram and bus stop on the des Voeux road in the direction of Wanchai and Causeway Bay, on 21st April 1995, in Central, Hong Kong, China.
    hong_kong_traffic01-21-04-1995.jpg
  • In the days before the historical Handover of sovereignty of Hong Kong from Britain to China, a banner calls for a Democracy rally in two locations, on 27th June 1997, in Hong Kong, China.
    hong_kong_democracy-30-06-1997.jpg
  • While still a British colony, a 1990s market shallholder drags a load of vegetable items in baskets in the New Territories, on 21st April 1995, in Hong Kong, China.
    hong_kong_market-21-04-1995.jpg
  • While still a British colony, a red 1990s theme of carpet, rope barrier, umbrella and clothing outside the Bank of China, on 21st April 1995, in Central, Hong Kong, China.
    hong_kong_carpet-21-04-1995.jpg
  • Canadian professional snowboarder, Mark McMorris riding the rail section during the 2017 Laax Open Slopestyle final on 20th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    SSF-MarkM-SMP09126-1_1.jpg
  • Austrian professional snowboarder, Anna Gasser riding the rail section during the 2017 Laax Open Slopestyle final on 20th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    SSF-AnnaG-SMP08942-1_1.jpg
  • British professional snowboarder, Katie Ormerod during the 2017 Laax Open Slopestyle competition on 15th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    SMP07245_1.jpg
  • British professional snowboarder, Katie Ormerod during the 2017 Laax Open Slopestyle competition on 15th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    SMP_7896_1.jpg
  • The Laax Open slopestyle course flag on 15th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship event in Laax ski resort.
    SMP_7930_1.jpg
  • Russian-born Swiss pro snowboarder Louri Podladtchikov huge backside air during the 2017 Laax Open halfpipe competition on 19th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax.
    PODLADTCHIKOV Iouri - LaaxOpenD5-HP-...jpg
  • British professional snowboarder, Katie Ormerod during the 2017 Laax Open Slopestyle competition on 17th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    LaaxOpenD3-SS-8199_1.jpg
  • Blue skies for the Laax Open on 17th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship event in Laax ski resort.
    LaaxOpenD3-SS-08127_1.jpg
  • The Laax Open slopestyle course on 19th January 2017 in Laax,  Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship event in Laax ski resort.
    LaaxOpen02321_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Jamie Nicholls during the Laax Open on 17th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    LaaxOpenD3-Jamie Nicholls-8028_1.jpg
  • British professional snowboarder, Katie Ormerod during the 2017 Laax Open Slopestyle competition on 17th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    LaaxOpenD3-KatieOrmerod-8118_1.jpg
  • Blue skies for the Laax Open on 17th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship event in Laax ski resort.
    LaaxOpen02316_1.jpg
  • Scottish Olympic freestyle snowboarder Matt McCormick undergoing routine physiotherapy with Lisa Filzmoser during the Laax Open on 19th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    LaaxOpen-Physio-8359_1.jpg
  • Scottish Olympic freestyle snowboarder Matt McCormick undergoing routine physiotherapy with Lisa Filzmoser during the Laax Open on 19th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    LaaxOpen-Physio-8356_1.jpg
  • Scottish Olympic freestyle snowboarder Matt McCormick undergoing routine physiotherapy with Lisa Filzmoser during the Laax Open on 19th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    LaaxOpen-Physio-8350_1.jpg
  • British freestyle snowboard coach Jack Shackleton snowboarding in the Swiss backcountry on 19th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    LaaxOpen-JackShackleton02362_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Matt McCormick during the Laax Open on 20th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    LaaxOpen-Lifetsyle-8440_1.jpg
  • British olympic freestyle snowboarder Billy Morgan snowboarding in the Swiss backcountry on 19th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    LaaxOpen-BillyMorgan02344_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Billy Morgan during the Laax Open on 20th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    LaaxOpen-Lifetsyle-8411_1.jpg
  • Fresh snow and blue skies on 19th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort in Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    LaaxOpen-02370_1.jpg
  • Snowboarding in the Swiss backcountry on 19th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland.
    LaaxOpen-02338_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Katie Ormerod during the Laax Open on 18th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Katie Ormerod-LAAX-08416_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Katie Ormerod during the Laax Open on 18th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Katie Ormerod-LAAX-08389_1.jpg
  • British professional snowboarder, Katie Ormerod during the 2017 Laax Open Slopestyle competition on 15th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    Katie Ormerod F3-SMP07262_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Aimee Fuller during the Laax Open on 19th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Aimee Fuller-LAAX-08770_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Aimee Fuller during the Laax Open on 19th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Aimee Fuller-LAAX-08761_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Aimee Fuller during the Laax Open on 19th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Aimee Fuller-LAAX-08628_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Aimee Fuller during the Laax Open on 19th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Aimee Fuller-LAAX-08673_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Aimee Fuller during the Laax Open on 19th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Aimee Fuller-LAAX-08635_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Aimee Fuller during the Laax Open on 19th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Aimee Fuller-LAAX-08648_1.jpg
  • A market trader takes a mid-day sleep in the middle of the road, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China. Macau is now administered by China as a Special Economic Region SER, home to a population of mainland 95% Chinese, primarily Cantonese, Fujianese as well as some Hakka, Shanghainese and overseas Chinese immigrants from Southeast Asia and elsewhere. The remainder are of Portuguese or mixed Chinese-Portuguese ancestry, the so-called Macanese, as well as several thousand Filipino and Thai nationals. The official languages are Portuguese and Chinese.
    macau_people05-10-08-1994.jpg
  • A passing shopper blurs while passing a market stall selling duck and chicken on a dark and typical rainy day in south-east Asia, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China. Macau is now administered by China as a Special Economic Region SER, home to a population of mainland 95% Chinese, primarily Cantonese, Fujianese as well as some Hakka, Shanghainese and overseas Chinese immigrants from Southeast Asia and elsewhere. The remainder are of Portuguese or mixed Chinese-Portuguese ancestry, the so-called Macanese, as well as several thousand Filipino and Thai nationals. The official languages are Portuguese and Chinese.
    macau_people03-10-08-1994.jpg
  • A child clings to the back of her mothers pouch while shopping at a street market in this highly-populated south-east Asian city, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China. Macau is now administered by China as a Special Economic Region SER, home to a population of mainland 95% Chinese, primarily Cantonese, Fujianese as well as some Hakka, Shanghainese and overseas Chinese immigrants from Southeast Asia and elsewhere. The remainder are of Portuguese or mixed Chinese-Portuguese ancestry, the so-called Macanese, as well as several thousand Filipino and Thai nationals. The official languages are Portuguese and Chinese.
    macau_people04-10-08-1994.jpg
  • While still a Portuguese colony, Catholic nuns in the 190s enter the Church of Our Lady of Carmel in Macau, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China.
    macau_nuns-10-08-1994.jpg
  • While still a British colony, a 1990s Chinese man ducks under decorative banners, on 21st April 1995, in Hong Kong, China.
    hong_kong_traffic04-21-04-1995.jpg
  • On the eve of the historical Handover of sovereignty of Hong Kong from Britain to China, pro-UK Chinese gather in the rain outside the official residence of outgoing Governor, Chris Patten, on 30th June 1997, in Hong Kong, China.
    hong_kong_patten-30-06-1997.jpg
  • Canadian professional snowboarder, Max Parrot riding the rail section during the 2017 Laax Open Slopestyle final on 20th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    SSF-MaxP-SMP09003-1_1.jpg
  • Australian pro snowboarder Scotty James huge Method during the 2017 Laax Open halfpipe competition on 19th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax.
    Scotty James-LaaxOpenD5-HP-8278_1.jpg
  • British professional snowboarder, Katie Ormerod during the 2017 Laax Open Slopestyle competition on 19th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    LaaxOpenD5-KatieOrmerod-08551_1.jpg
  • A park shaper scraps snow from a jump for the Laax Open on 17th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship event in Laax.
    LaaxOpenD3-SS-08231_1.jpg
  • Clear skies for the Laax Open on 17th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship event in Laax ski resort.
    LaaxOpenD3-SS-08123_1.jpg
  • Scotish professional snowboarder, Matt McCormick during the 2017 Laax Open Slopestyle competition on 17th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    LaaxOpenD3-SS-08091_1.jpg
  • British professional snowboarder, Katie Ormerod during the 2017 Laax Open Slopestyle competition on 17th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    LaaxOpenD3-KatieOrmerod-8198_1.jpg
  • British professional snowboarder, Billy Morgan during the 2017 Laax Open Slopestyle competition on 17th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    LaaxOpenD3-BillyMorgan-8055_1.jpg
  • Scottish Olympic freestyle snowboarder Matt McCormick undergoing routine physiotherapy with Lisa Filzmoser during the Laax Open on 19th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    LaaxOpen-Physio-8354_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Matt McCormick during the Laax Open on 20th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    LaaxOpen-Matt McCormic-8477_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Matt McCormick during the Laax Open on 20th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    LaaxOpen-Matt McCormic-8469_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Matt McCormick during the Laax Open on 20th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    LaaxOpen-Lifetsyle-8465_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Matt McCormick during the Laax Open on 20th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    LaaxOpen-Lifetsyle-8462_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Billy Morgan during the Laax Open on 20th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    LaaxOpen-Lifetsyle-8427_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Billy Morgan during the Laax Open on 20th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    LaaxOpen-Billy Morgan-8408_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Katie Ormerod during the Laax Open on 18th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Katie Ormerod-LAAX-08446-1_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Katie Ormerod during the Laax Open on 18th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Katie Ormerod-LAAX-08432_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Katie Ormerod during the Laax Open on 18th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Katie Ormerod-LAAX-08427_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Katie Ormerod during the Laax Open on 18th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Katie Ormerod-LAAX-08402_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Katie Ormerod during the Laax Open on 18th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Katie Ormerod-LAAX-08351_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Katie Ormerod during the Laax Open on 18th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Katie Ormerod-LAAX-08346_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Katie Ormerod during the Laax Open on 18th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Katie Ormerod-LAAX-08332_1.jpg
  • Swiss pro snowboarder Christian Hallers huge Method during the 2017 Laax Open halfpipe competition on 19th January 2017 in Laax, Switzerland. The Laax Open is a FIS Snowboarding World Championship competition in Laax ski resort.
    Christian Haller-LaaxOpenD5-HP-8263_...jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Aimee Fuller during the Laax Open on 19th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Aimee Fuller-LAAX-08766_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Aimee Fuller during the Laax Open on 19th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Aimee Fuller-LAAX-08741_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Aimee Fuller during the Laax Open on 19th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Aimee Fuller-LAAX-08738_1.jpg
  • British Olympic Freestyle Snowboarder Aimee Fuller during the Laax Open on 19th January 2017 in Laax Ski Resort, Switzerland.
    Aimee Fuller-LAAX-08627_1.jpg
  • A group of red uniformed meat market traders manhandle joints of pork from the back of a meat wagon at Macaus main meat market, on the Rua Sul do Mercado de Sao Domingos, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China. The market is just off the Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro, in Central Macau. The men have on hooded red tunics that hide the bloodstains of dead animal carcasses, a very practical choice of colour.  The Macau Special Administrative Region is one of the two special administrative regions of the Peoples Republic of China PRC, along with Hong Kong. Administered by Portugal until 1999, it was the oldest European colony in China, dating back to the 16th century. The administrative power over Macau was transferred to the Peoples Republic of China PRC in 1999, 2 years after Hong Kongs own handover.
    macau-10-08-1994_6.jpg
  • An aerial view overlooking the Cemiterio de São Miguel Arcanjo Saint Miguel Catholic Cemetery the ex-Portuguese colony of Macaus Chinese Christian cemetery of San Miguel, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China. The cemetery is located right in the middle of Macao island, on Estrada do Cemiterio and host the graves of the old Dutch and Portuguese colonials that helped shape Macau, now one of the worlds most densely-populated city. The Macau Special Administrative Region is one of the two special administrative regions of the Peoples Republic of China PRC, along with Hong Kong. Administered by Portugal until 1999, it was the oldest European colony in China, dating back to the 16th century. The administrative power over Macau was transferred to the Peoples Republic of China PRC in 1999, 2 years after Hong Kongs own handover.
    macau-10-08-1994_1.jpg
  • A portrait of a worried-looking young boy as he watches a game of basketball with older boys at a local sportsground, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China. The Macau Special Administrative Region is one of the two special administrative regions of the Peoples Republic of China PRC, along with Hong Kong. Administered by Portugal until 1999, it was the oldest European colony in China, dating back to the 16th century. The administrative power over Macau was transferred to the Peoples Republic of China PRC in 1999, 2 years after Hong Kongs own handover.
    macau-10-08-1994_5.jpg
  • Children play with Mahjong tiles at a night-club, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China. The Macau Special Administrative Region is one of the two special administrative regions of the Peoples Republic of China PRC, along with Hong Kong. Administered by Portugal until 1999, it was the oldest European colony in China, dating back to the 16th century. The administrative power over Macau was transferred to the Peoples Republic of China PRC in 1999, 2 years after Hong Kongs own handover.
    macau-10-08-1994_3.jpg
  • A young girl plays with Mahjong tiles at a night-club, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China. The Macau Special Administrative Region is one of the two special administrative regions of the Peoples Republic of China PRC, along with Hong Kong. Administered by Portugal until 1999, it was the oldest European colony in China, dating back to the 16th century. The administrative power over Macau was transferred to the Peoples Republic of China PRC in 1999, 2 years after Hong Kongs own handover.
    macau-10-08-1994_2.jpg
  • Hong Kong-born Chinese queue outside ImmigrationTower to apply for naturalisation as British Dependent Territories Citizens, one year before the handover of sovereignty from Britain to China, on 29th March 1996, in Hong Kong, then a British colony but latterly, China.
    hong_kong_immigration-29-03-1996.jpg
  • Hong Kong-born Chinese queue outside ImmigrationTower to apply for naturalisation as British Dependent Territories Citizens, one year before the handover of sovereignty from Britain to China, on 29th March 1996, in Hong Kong, then a British colony but latterly, China.
    hong_kong_immigration-29-03-1996_3.jpg
  • Hong Kong Chinese walk beneath the ImmigrationTower in Central, a year before the handover of sovereignty from Britain to China, on 29th March 1996, in Hong Kong, then a British colony but latterly, China.
    hong_kong_immigration-29-03-1996_2.jpg
  • Flags of the Swire Group of companies flutter in Monsoonal winds on the night of the Handover of sovereignty from Britain to China, on 30th June 1997, in Hong Kong, China. Midnight signified the end of British rule, and the transfer of legal and financial authority back to China. Hong Kong was once known as fragrant harbour or Heung Keung because of the smell of transported sandal wood.
    hong_kong_handover-30-06-1997.jpg
  • Hong Kong-born Chinese queue outside ImmigrationTower to apply for naturalisation as British Dependent Territories Citizens, one year before the handover of sovereignty from Britain to China, on 29th March 1996, in Hong Kong, then a British colony but latterly, China.
    hong_kong_immigration-29-03-1996_1.jpg
  • The flags of Britain, Hong Kong and Peoples Republic of China fly together above the streets of Central, the day after the Handover of sovereignty from Britain to China, on 30th June 1997, in Hong Kong, China. Midnight signified the end of British rule, and the transfer of legal and financial authority back to China. Hong Kong was once known as fragrant harbour or Heung Keung because of the smell of transported sandal wood.
    hong_kong_handover-30-06-1997_9.jpg
  • Chinese activist gentlemen and a sign for the Democratic Party of Hong Kong the day after the Handover of sovereignty from Britain to China, on 30th June 1997, in Hong Kong, China. Midnight signified the end of British rule, and the transfer of legal and financial authority back to China. Hong Kong was once known as fragrant harbour or Heung Keung because of the smell of transported sandal wood.
    hong_kong_handover-30-06-1997_7.jpg
  • A young Chinese boy pulls a face on top of a lion at the HSBC bank in Central, the day after the Handover of sovereignty from Britain to China, on 30th June 1997, in Hong Kong, China. Midnight signified the end of British rule, and the transfer of legal and financial authority back to China. Hong Kong was once known as fragrant harbour or Heung Keung because of the smell of transported sandal wood.
    hong_kong_handover-30-06-1997_5.jpg
  • A 1997 cap is worn on the night of the Handover of sovereignty from Britain to China, on 30th June 1997, in Hong Kong, China. Midnight signified the end of British rule, and the transfer of legal and financial authority back to China. Hong Kong was once known as fragrant harbour or Heung Keung because of the smell of transported sandal wood.
    hong_kong_handover-30-06-1997_8.jpg
  • Police officers look at the large corporate banners about the future of Hong Kong hang over the entrance of the HSBC bank in Central, the day after the Handover of sovereignty from Britain to China, on 30th June 1997, in Hong Kong, China. Midnight signified the end of British rule, and the transfer of legal and financial authority back to China. Hong Kong was once known as fragrant harbour or Heung Keung because of the smell of transported sandal wood.
    hong_kong_handover-30-06-1997_3.jpg
  • The flags of Hong Kong and Peoples Republic of China fly together above the streets of Central, the day after the Handover of sovereignty from Britain to China, on 30th June 1997, in Hong Kong, China. Midnight signified the end of British rule, and the transfer of legal and financial authority back to China. Hong Kong was once known as fragrant harbour or Heung Keung because of the smell of transported sandal wood.
    hong_kong_handover-30-06-1997_2.jpg
  • Local Mecanese Macau-born Chinese walk past heritage architecture from the islands colonial Portuguese era, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China. The Macau Special Administrative Region is one of the two special administrative regions of the Peoples Republic of China PRC, along with Hong Kong. Administered by Portugal until 1999, it was the oldest European colony in China, dating back to the 16th century. The administrative power over Macau was transferred to the Peoples Republic of China PRC in 1999, 2 years after Hong Kongs own handover.
    macau-10-08-1994.jpg
  • With colonial Portuguese architecture in the background, older women and a few men participate in a group exercise on an astroturf-covered sports ground, on 10th August 1994, in Macau, China. The Macau Special Administrative Region is one of the two special administrative regions of the Peoples Republic of China PRC, along with Hong Kong. Administered by Portugal until 1999, it was the oldest European colony in China, dating back to the 16th century. The administrative power over Macau was transferred to the Peoples Republic of China PRC in 1999, 2 years after Hong Kongs own handover.
    macau-10-08-1994_4.jpg
  • A shopper leaves the Shanghai Tang fashion store in Central, the day after the Handover of sovereignty from Britain to China, on 30th June 1997, in Hong Kong, China. Midnight signified the end of British rule, and the transfer of legal and financial authority back to China. Hong Kong was once known as fragrant harbour or Heung Keung because of the smell of transported sandal wood.
    hong_kong_handover-30-06-1997_6.jpg
  • Large corporate banners about the future of Hong Kong hang over the entrance of the HSBC bank in Central, the day after the Handover of sovereignty from Britain to China, on 30th June 1997, in Hong Kong, China. Midnight signified the end of British rule, and the transfer of legal and financial authority back to China. Hong Kong was once known as fragrant harbour or Heung Keung because of the smell of transported sandal wood.
    hong_kong_handover-30-06-1997_4.jpg
  • Crowds gather at the stroke of midnight beneath umbrellas to witness the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the Peoples Republic of China PRC, on 30th June 1997, in Hong Kong, China. Midnight signified the end of British rule, and the transfer of legal and financial authority back to China. From the on the roof of Ocean Terminal shopping mall, the skyline is filled with fireworks but the glowing red comes from giant advertising lettering behind the viewer on the top floor of the building which protrudes out into Hong Kong harbour from the Kowloon side of the territory. Hong Kong was once known as fragrant harbour or Heung Keung because of the smell of transported sandal wood.
    hong_kong_handover-30-06-1997_1.jpg
  • Young women students enjoy interacting with the latest 1990s technology ideas at a Cable & Wireless exhibition, on 29th March 1996, in Hong Kong, China.
    cable_and_wireless-29-03-1996.jpg
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