2007-03-11 22:15:05 · 4 answers · asked by usumini 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Hong Kong was a logistical haven for the Royal Navy to influence the opium trade. It did also provide a base to look after our interests in Asia, most notably India. But Singapore, was also a vital cog in the wheels of the British Empire
It is no coincidence that Hong Kong was one of the most advance regions in Asia, as a result of this British Influence, although i'm sure the Chinese would have a different opinion
2007-03-12 01:33:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drug trafficking is the most lucrative illegal market today, generating revenues that could probably fund deep space exploration! It was just the same then. The money involved in the opium trade could perhaps have rivalled India's exports in importance to the economics of the British Empire. Hong Kong was the lynch pin in the whole operation. Even when Asia outlawed opium, Hong Kong's opium trade (under British jurisdiction) continued to operate with impunity.
2007-03-12 16:15:58 · answer #2 · answered by Chrispy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For Britain - they used Hong Kong as their base to invade Asia with their military and commerce
For Hong Kong - saved from rampage Mao led, and succesfully became the most advanced city in Asia
2007-03-12 06:09:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Protection from RO5.
2007-03-12 09:18:23 · answer #4 · answered by marzmargs12 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋