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The Japanese Occupation and the Restoration of the British Rule (1941-1949)
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The Japanese Occupation and the Restoration of the British Rule: an Overview
Japan captured Hong Kong in December 1941. Although Hong Kong people suffered under the Japanese occupation, they never ceased to resist the Japanese rule and contributed significantly to the Chinese mainland and the Allies during World War II. Japan surrendered and Britain restored its rule over Hong Kong in August 1945. Soon, many refugees fled to Hong Kong when the situation in the Chinese mainland changed drastically. Hong Kong entered a new era.
The Japanese Occupation and the Restoration of the British Rule: an Overview
Japan captured Hong Kong in December 1941. Although Hong Kong people suffered under the Japanese occupation, they never ceased to resist the Japanese rule and contributed significantly to the Chinese mainland and the Allies during World War II. Japan surrendered and Britain restored its rule over Hong Kong in August 1945. Soon, many refugees fled to Hong Kong when the situation in the Chinese mainland changed drastically. Hong Kong entered a new era.
(1) The Battle of Hong Kong
The Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong on 8 December 1941. This marked the beginning of the Battle of Hong Kong. Due to the disparity in power, the British forces were defeated in the end and surrendered to Japan on Christmas Day the same year.
(2) The Rescue Operations in Hong Kong
After the Japanese occupied Hong Kong, they searched and arrested people who were against them. Large-scale secret rescue operations soon followed.
(3) Anti-Japanese Activities of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independent Brigade
The Hong Kong and Kowloon Independent Brigade of the East River Column engaged the enemy many times during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. The Brigade rescued personnel of the Allies and provided the Allies forces with Japanese intelligence.
(4) Three Years and Eight Months of Japanese Occupation
The Japanese occupation of Hong Kong lasted for three years and eight months. During the period, Hong Kong people were plundered and suffered from starvation, torture, etc. Countless people died.
(5) Forced Repatriation
The Japanese implemented the repatriation policy soon after occupying Hong Kong. A large number of Hong Kong residents were forced to leave in brutal ways. Many died on their way back to the Chinese mainland.
(6) The Japanese Surrender and the Restoration of the British Rule of Hong Kong
Japan announced its unconditional surrender on 15 August 1945. Britain soon took over Hong Kong from the Japanese forces. There were drastic changes in the situation of the Chinese mainland after the war. A lot of refugees flocked to Hong Kong. Hong Kong entered a new era.