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This episode discusses the 1898 agreement in which Britain leased Hong Kong from China for 99 years following the Opium Wars.

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.

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