How 156 years of British rule shaped Hong Kong

Hong Kong has British DNA. Follow Johnny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnywharris/ Follow the Vox Borders Watch Page: https://www.facebook.com/VoxBorders/ Subscribe to the Vox Borders Newsletter: https:/ /www. vox.com/borders-email Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Even though Britain returned Hong Kong to China 21 years ago, today when you walk around the city you can see British fingerprints everywhere. From statues of Queen Victoria to double-decker buses, British culture and lifestyle are ingrained in every moment. History and current British influence are visually fascinating stories and in this episode I show it all – exploring Britain’s imperial history, which includes the opioid trade, discrimination and a divided city, then showing the effects of this story, what results from it. in a city that is unlike any I have visited. Vox Borders is an international documentary series from Emmy-nominated producer Johnny Harris exploring life at the borders of nations. To learn more, visit vox.com/borders. Watch our complete video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o Or Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H

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