Li Hongzhang’s 99-Year Hong Kong Lease: A Stroke of Genius?
The 99-Year Lease: Li Hongzhang‘s Strategic Stand on Hong Kong In the late 19th century, as the Qing Dynasty faced mounting pressure from Western powers, the fate of Hong Kong hung in the balance. The British, seeking to expand their influence, proposed a century-long lease. However, a pivotal figure, Li Hongzhang, a prominent Qing … Read more