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Under the Convention of Chuenpi, signed in January 1841 {but then repudiated by...
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Niall Ferguson
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The Ascent of Money: A
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Under the Convention of Chuenpi, signed in January 1841 {but then repudiated by the Emperor}, Hong Kong became a British possession.
( Niall Ferguson )
[ The Ascent of Money: A ]
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