<P> The Handover of Hong Kong ( or simply `` the Handover '' ) , also known as `` the Return '' in mainland China , was the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to China in a ceremony on 30 June 1997 . The territory of Hong Kong comprised Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula , which were ceded to Britain in 1842 and 1860 , respectively , and the New Territories , which was leased for 99 years in 1898 . The retrocession of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon was conducted to coincide with the expiration of the New Territories ' lease at midnight on 30 June . The landmark event marked the end of British rule in Hong Kong , and is regarded by some as marking the end of the British Empire . </P>
<P> The Handover of Hong Kong ( or simply `` the Handover '' ) , also known as `` the Return '' in mainland China , was the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to China in a ceremony on 30 June 1997 . The territory of Hong Kong comprised Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula , which were ceded to Britain in 1842 and 1860 , respectively , and the New Territories , which was leased for 99 years in 1898 . The retrocession of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon was conducted to coincide with the expiration of the New Territories ' lease at midnight on 30 June . The landmark event marked the end of British rule in Hong Kong , and is regarded by some as marking the end of the British Empire . </P>
when did hong kong go back to china
when did hong kong go back to china
30 June 1997
30 June 1997