Hong Kong looking better then ever...and it is so much more civilized now. Just check part of the video with the market with chickens omg like worst parts of New Delhi. Now even worst parts of HK looking way better than that
@@biber9979 exactly... HK had many slum like conditions and much higher crime back then. people forget that in some philosophical argument about "freedom"... as if they had democracy under the British
@@Amidat You must be either a CCP bot, or someone who's brainwashed by the CCP. Back then you can have a protest of any number without being approved by the police. You could talk shit about the government without a fear of being arrested. You could publish any movie, TV shows, or books mocking or making fun of the British government. Try that now in HK and see how much "democracy" you have now.
Draconian racial seggregation mirroring the Apartheid in South Africa was practised in Hong Kong for the first 100 years of colonization under Britain from 1840s to 1940s. Back then, most of decent places were reserved for the Europeans only, with the rare exception of Hong Kong Museum where the local Chinese were allowed to enter but only at a time window before 8:00 am in workdays and at night, there was a curfew policy for the Chinese and if they really had to leave their houses, they must carry a lantern at all times visible to the "public eyes" (those of Europeans of course) but no such restrictions were for the Europeans. Only after the WWII did the British start to change how it ruled the local people in Hong Kong, for example, government jobs of the low ranks started to accept the local Chinese (which was entirely impossible for the first 100 years) but racial discrimination at the street level was still daily occurance.
Thank you for this video. Those are the good old days of Hong Kong, a miracle in the world. This city is dying fast, and sadly I witnessed this with my eyes. Tears in my heart, and HK people's heart as well.
"Golden age"? You mean the economic miracles built by an abundant labor force formed by mainlanders fleeing to HK? Or the proliferation of financial sector that followed due to the uprise of China's economy? Be honest and be educated. HK's success owed much to China one way or another. The Brits had little to do with it because if they did have big influence, where the hell are the other British colonies in the world today, economically speaking? Somehow our stupid kids ruined this by asking for something ridiculous, and in a violent way. Some of them were treated unfairly, yes. But they F'ed up. Some of them even wanted this, which only made them enemy of HK, strictly speaking.
Thank you for sharing this precious footage. It captures the vibe of Hong Kong in our golden era, despite with some minor inconsistencies in the narration.
I wanna say, if the British people come back to Hong Kong.? This place would suppose do not want me to stay in. I don't mind to leave this place which I born and raised.
In the 1980s and 1990s, not many Hong Kong people realized that they were living in the best of times. Nowadays, they can only keep thinking about the good old days.
Draconian racial seggregation mirroring the Apartheid in South Africa was practised in Hong Kong for the first 100 years of colonization under Britain from 1840s to 1940s. Back then, most of decent places were reserved for the Europeans only, with the rare exception of Hong Kong Museum where the local Chinese were allowed to enter but only at a time window before 8:00 am in workdays and at night, there was a curfew policy for the Chinese only and if they really had to leave their houses, they must carry a lantern at all times visible to the public eyes but no such restrictions for the Europeans. Only after the WWII did the British start to change how it ruled the local people in Hong Kong, for example, government jobs of the low ranks started to accept the local Chinese (which was entirely impossible for the first 100 years) but racial discrimination at the street level was still daily occurance.
I'm sure this was produced with the best of intentions, but Hongkongers definitely don't "prefer" to live in close quarters.... Also, Hong Kong was initially ceded in 1842 permanently, the 99 year lease only applies to the New Territories. Good production value just as a documentary, but the content is unfortunately lacking in veracity (but then, I don't know what the budget on this production was =p). Love the narration though!
How do you define "Freedom" and human right, or more importantly, how is "Human" defined? Is it same as how the West define it? How do you perceive Palestinians' human rights?
I was 2 when this came out, it all look so familiar because I visited in 1999, and it looked like it never changed back then. Now, it’s all different. lol.
What a tricky title: "Hong Kong Cities on the Rise". In a glance, most people will have the perception that the title is "Hong Kong, a city in the track of fast developing". When this documentary video was made, probably one of the function is used as a base for comparison after China taking over, perhaps several years after 1997. But here the plural word "Cities" was used after Hong Kong, not in singular City or just Hong Kong. So the "translation" will be "different cities (or areas) in Hong Kong are having more and more high rise buildings. So, just in case things does not go as expected, nobody can be blamed.
"...will remain unchanged for the next 50 years" - that didn't age well.
I pulled my meat a couple of times
as someone from HK that hit me hard 💀💀
Free Hong Kong
Right?!
you expected them to let riots happen???
Watching this in Hong Kong in 2023, tears running down.
Hong Kong looking better then ever...and it is so much more civilized now. Just check part of the video with the market with chickens omg like worst parts of New Delhi. Now even worst parts of HK looking way better than that
why? you wish you were British? then move. Quality of life in HK is higher now than it was back then.
@@biber9979 exactly... HK had many slum like conditions and much higher crime back then. people forget that in some philosophical argument about "freedom"... as if they had democracy under the British
@@Amidat You must be either a CCP bot, or someone who's brainwashed by the CCP. Back then you can have a protest of any number without being approved by the police. You could talk shit about the government without a fear of being arrested. You could publish any movie, TV shows, or books mocking or making fun of the British government. Try that now in HK and see how much "democracy" you have now.
Draconian racial seggregation mirroring the Apartheid in South Africa was practised in Hong Kong for the first 100 years of colonization under Britain from 1840s to 1940s. Back then, most of decent places were reserved for the Europeans only, with the rare exception of Hong Kong Museum where the local Chinese were allowed to enter but only at a time window before 8:00 am in workdays and at night, there was a curfew policy for the Chinese and if they really had to leave their houses, they must carry a lantern at all times visible to the "public eyes" (those of Europeans of course) but no such restrictions were for the Europeans.
Only after the WWII did the British start to change how it ruled the local people in Hong Kong, for example, government jobs of the low ranks started to accept the local Chinese (which was entirely impossible for the first 100 years) but racial discrimination at the street level was still daily occurance.
Thank you for this video. Those are the good old days of Hong Kong, a miracle in the world. This city is dying fast, and sadly I witnessed this with my eyes. Tears in my heart, and HK people's heart as well.
It was such a magical place back in the 80s. Truly fond memories .
I wish I could've experience hk in the 80s and 90s as well, my mom LOVES tell me stories of her during the 80s and 90s
We Hongkongers miss the golden age.
"Golden age"? You mean the economic miracles built by an abundant labor force formed by mainlanders fleeing to HK?
Or the proliferation of financial sector that followed due to the uprise of China's economy?
Be honest and be educated. HK's success owed much to China one way or another. The Brits had little to do with it because if they did have big influence, where the hell are the other British colonies in the world today, economically speaking?
Somehow our stupid kids ruined this by asking for something ridiculous, and in a violent way. Some of them were treated unfairly, yes. But they F'ed up. Some of them even wanted this, which only made them enemy of HK, strictly speaking.
and i wished i could try experiencing it, my parents LOVED the 80s and 90s as a Hong Konger
Thank you for sharing this precious footage. It captures the vibe of Hong Kong in our golden era, despite with some minor inconsistencies in the narration.
I wanna say, if the British people come back to Hong Kong.? This place would suppose do not want me to stay in. I don't mind to leave this place which I born and raised.
@@wangwang2048Who cares?
What a lucky person you are, Ed. I wish I could've walked your journey. Thank you for sharing.
I love this type of documentaries. Hong Kong is just special. Read Noble House and anything i can get my hands on Hong Kong. Thank you for this Ed.
This doc is too good for discovery channel haha. I watched it with enjoyment. Thanks!
Thank you for this great production! Sadly, the city is fallen!
Great work on this. Soon it will be 30 years ago!
Ok it has been 30 years, now what?
Fantastic program! Really enjoyed it.
Thanks for posting.
Thank you very much for the great work
Bruh, you’re driving me nuts with “Hang Kang.” Great video, though!
Me too.
Yeah, the narrator is an absolute idiot.
Thanks for sharing the video.
Missing the good old days.
Thank you for sharing footage about Hong Kong in 90s, when I was 20 years old
Cool program! It's a pity the discovery channel didn't take it.
lol not good enuf. maybe travel ch
In the 1980s and 1990s, not many Hong Kong people realized that they were living in the best of times. Nowadays, they can only keep thinking about the good old days.
Draconian racial seggregation mirroring the Apartheid in South Africa was practised in Hong Kong for the first 100 years of colonization under Britain from 1840s to 1940s. Back then, most of decent places were reserved for the Europeans only, with the rare exception of Hong Kong Museum where the local Chinese were allowed to enter but only at a time window before 8:00 am in workdays and at night, there was a curfew policy for the Chinese only and if they really had to leave their houses, they must carry a lantern at all times visible to the public eyes but no such restrictions for the Europeans.
Only after the WWII did the British start to change how it ruled the local people in Hong Kong, for example, government jobs of the low ranks started to accept the local Chinese (which was entirely impossible for the first 100 years) but racial discrimination at the street level was still daily occurance.
Nowadays Hong Kong is physically more developed in infrastructure, but gradually losing its soul.
There is something magical about Hong Kong, I enjoyed my time there. A trip on the Star Ferry was fabulous!
I'm sure this was produced with the best of intentions, but Hongkongers definitely don't "prefer" to live in close quarters.... Also, Hong Kong was initially ceded in 1842 permanently, the 99 year lease only applies to the New Territories. Good production value just as a documentary, but the content is unfortunately lacking in veracity (but then, I don't know what the budget on this production was =p). Love the narration though!
Great job Ed
Can’t believe 50 years is up already!
Freedom and human rights is deteriorating in Hong Kong. 1 country 2 systems is dead under new National Security Law.
so sad
How do you define "Freedom" and human right, or more importantly, how is "Human" defined? Is it same as how the West define it? How do you perceive Palestinians' human rights?
@@franklekwan5860，
人權不代表可以殺人放火，任意傷人，用火燒人及搗毀店舖，破壞公物等，那班傢伙全沒律守人權，至導致有國安法設立，牠們自己卻跑到外國去，不肯承擔責任！
Thanks very much for your sharing!
Dear Ed Cushman, could you provide me your contact information as we might be interested to license some of your footage of this segment
Hong Kong Island and Kowloon were ceded to the UK, only new territories was leased to the UK
stolen by the UK is a better way to phrase it.
Very nice, thanks for sharing!
I am a local Hong Konger. Nice to see through the time tunnel.
However, it is falling deep now.....
That year we got married! Now I miss you!😢
I was 2 when this came out, it all look so familiar because I visited in 1999, and it looked like it never changed back then. Now, it’s all different. lol.
So cool 😎
I was in HK summer of 1991. I was very modern then.
I miss that HK :(
no more...
hong kong now is the fallen gem in oriental. everything she once possessed now all gone down to drain. all long gone
Hard to believe this was 30 years ago- time flies. Now Hong Kong is back under Chinese rule.
So, keep on Chinese rule. If the British would take back to Hong Kong after 2047? Then I will leave
@@wangwang2048 According to the FT, 150,000 people (net) have already left HK since the end of 2021.
and that is exactly where it belongs.
should never had been British in the first place
Hello, I'm wondering can I use around 5 sec of your footage for a indie band music video?
I like the old parts those shown in the movie "Bloodsport (1988)" movie
What a tricky title: "Hong Kong Cities on the Rise". In a glance, most people will have the perception that the title is "Hong Kong, a city in the track of fast developing". When this documentary video was made, probably one of the function is used as a base for comparison after China taking over, perhaps several years after 1997. But here the plural word "Cities" was used after Hong Kong, not in singular City or just Hong Kong. So the "translation" will be "different cities (or areas) in Hong Kong are having more and more high rise buildings. So, just in case things does not go as expected, nobody can be blamed.
Hong Kong before the communists took over
That's before the virus hit us. Thank you for sharing.
Virus? That's before CPC crushed the freedom of HK. In the rest of the world the pandemic ended in 2021...
Had HK people ever wanted returning to mother land or 'cause the lease had expired and China took it back?
Motherland=United Kingdom
Not anymore…. HK is currently a city falling into a black hole and no way back !!!
complete nonsense
I am getting probably the weirdest use out of this video then anyone before since I am using it as reference for a D&D game
Hawng kawng
Hung Kung
Wong kar wai's world
after 1997 it got even more expensive. ironic
Caught bro lying @8:30.. That is Southorn Playground in Wan Chai, and not Victoria Park in Causeway Bay
Still an awesome video in 2023!
Everything is gone now !
It's between Taiwan and the Philippines? And Hong Kong looks like Lantau island and what the heck am i looking at?
But this is this is not my hometown anymore. I suppose be in Canada or China.
Rise until 1997.
Das mobile phone ist sehr lustig😂
Hong Kong is singing
Du lau-suonG⚽️-R
Hk is no longer an international city. 50 years unchange is a joke.