Factors Leading to the Rise of Local Chinese in Hong Kong

Vocabulary flashcards covering the social, external, and political factors leading to the rise of local Chinese in Hong Kong.

Development of Western Education in HK

A social factor that nurtured a group of Chinese elites who viewed Western political structures as role models and called for greater rights and representation for local Chinese.

Ng Choy

A Singapore-born Chinese British educated in England and Lincoln's Inn who became the 1st Chinese unofficial member of the Legislative Council.

Ho Kai

An elite educated at Govt. Central School, England, and Lincoln's Inn who served as the 3rd Chinese unofficial member of the Legislative Council (Leg Co).

Robert Kotewall

A Eurasian who served as a Chinese unofficial member of the Executive Council (ExCo).

1911 Revolution

Sun Yat-sen's revolution that fostered a rise in nationalism and heightened Chinese political consciousness.

Seamen's Strike (1922)

A strike conducted by local Chinese seamen demanding equal treatment with foreign seamen.

Guangdong - Hong Kong General Strike (1925)

A strike by Hong Kong workers and Guangdong labourers that sought to challenge British rule after British police fired on protesters, sparking anti-British sentiment.

Chow Shouson

The 1st Chinese unofficial member appointed to the Executive Council (ExCo) as a government measure to increase Chinese representation.

Heung Yee Kuk (1926)

An organization established in 1926 by the government to represent local villagers and Chinese in rural areas.

Expansion of Leg Co Chinese Unofficial Seats

A government measure that increased the number of Chinese unofficial seats in the Legislative Council from 2 to 3.