Episode
Britain Leases Hong Kong
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- History Daily
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- Jun 9, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 997
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Summary
June 9, 1898. Following the Opium Wars, Britain signs an agreement to lease Hong Kong from China for 99 years. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.