1898
Britain leases the New Territories for 99 years but allows China to retain nominal control of the Kowloon Walled City.
Background
As part of the 1898 lease, the Qing government retained a presence in the Kowloon Walled City, creating a legal anomaly that would persist into the 20th century.
Legacy
– Walled City becomes a grey zone beyond colonial law – Later a site of informal governance and urban density – Symbol of legal contradiction and urban resilience
Key Moment
Perspective & Relations
Narratives
| – Walled City becomes a grey zone beyond colonial law – Later a site of informal governance and urban density – Symbol of legal contradiction and urban resilience | ||
| Britain leases the New Territories for 99 years but allows China to retain nominal control of the Kowloon Walled City. | ||
| As part of the 1898 lease, the Qing government retained a presence in the Kowloon Walled City, creating a legal anomaly that would persist into the 20th century. | ||
| 1898-07-01 – British lease of New Territories begins; Walled City excluded from full colonial control. | ||
| Britain leases the New Territories for 99 years but allows China to retain nominal control of the Kowloon Walled City. | ||
| As part of the 1898 lease, the Qing government retained a presence in the Kowloon Walled City, creating a legal anomaly that would persist into the 20th century. | ||
| 1898-07-01 – British lease of New Territories begins; Walled City excluded from full colonial control. | ||
| – Walled City becomes a grey zone beyond colonial law – Later a site of informal governance and urban density – Symbol of legal contradiction and urban resilience | ||
 | China | Maintained symbolic presence through the Walled City. |
| – Walled City becomes a grey zone beyond colonial law – Later a site of informal governance and urban density – Symbol of legal contradiction and urban resilience |