pros of britain in colonial hong kong?

Question

history homework, need to know the benefits of both britain and hong kong during the colonial era 1840's to 1900's

Answer 1

The long term pros to Hong Kong was the building up of an economic infrastructure that established it as a major centre for trade and commerce. The main benefits to Britain were political and strategic. It gave them a naval base in the Far east which gave them influence and a means of deterring any other colonial power from seeking to compete with them for territory.

Answer 2

for the British they have access to a harbor for their ships
for Chinese they have access to why a steamengine work