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Hong Kong competes in the Olympics as a city of the People's Republic of China. Hong Kong was, for 150 years, a territory of the United Kingdom - "a Crown colony" - until its sovereignty was transfered to the People's Republic of China in 1997. Although Hong Kong has a level of autonomy (officially for 50 years after the change), and therefore, its own system of government, it is officially, on a international stage, part of the People's Republic of China.
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When did Hong Kong host the Olympics?
Hong Kong help host some event of the 2008 Olympic but it has never hosted the Olympics on its own.
How many medals did hong kong win in the 2012 olympics?
Hong Kong won a Bronze Medal
Is Hong Kong able to host the Olympics?
As part of China, Hong Kong can host Olympic events as it did for the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The events based in Hong Kong in 2008 were the Equestrian (horseriding) events of dressage, jumping and eventing.
How many people are on the Hong Kong Olympics team?
35
Did Hong Kong win a medal for Beijing 2008 Olympics?
No. Hong Kong sent a team of 34 athletes to compete at the 2008 Games but did not win a medal.
How many people are on the Hong Kong Olympics team in 2008?
34 athletes
What country won the most gold medals in the1968 Olympics?
hong kong
Why is Hong Kong competing in the 2008 Olympics as a country and not as a part of the Chinese team?
When control of Hong Kong was transferred to China in 1997, they were designated as a Special Administrative Region which has autonomy and a separate political system than the mainland. Hong Kong has had a National Olympic Committee since 1950 and has been participating in the Summer Olympics since 1952. They will continue to participate separate of China in upcoming Olympics and will be known as Hong Kong, China.
In which cities in Beijing are the 2008 Summer Olympics are being held?
Beijing and Hong Kong
Is Hong Kong listed Hong Kong China or just Hong Kong?
hong kong, china
What is the currency of Hong Kong?
Hong Kong DollarsThe Hong Kong Dollar or HKD.Hong Kong Dollars.
What continent is in Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is a city in China, which is on the continent of Asia.
