Q102
When was Hong Kong leased to Britain for 99 years by China
A.
1898
AnswerB.
1900
C.
1901
D.
1903
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
In formal terms the answer lies in the second Convention of Peking, signed on 9 June 1898. The ailing Qing Dynasty leased the New Territories to Britain for 99 years, starting 1 July 1898. The new additions were to make up 90 per cent of Hong Kong's land mass. The term of 99 years was fixed almost casually.