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Hong Kong Convention Centre: Midnight Handover

Wan Chai, Hong Kong

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"Where Britain handed Hong Kong to China in 1997, now taste how empires meet in champagne—at the very building where midnight changed history on June 30th."

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    Hong Kong Convention Centre: Midnight Handover

    July 1, 1997, 00:00:00. At this exact spot, 156 years of British rule ended. The Union Jack was lowered to "God Save the Queen." A 12-second hiatus between anthems - longer than planned. Prince Charles watched the empire end.

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