Hong Kong before the WWII

Question 1

Identify the event/ incident based on the description below.
- In Jan 1922, local Chinese seamen called for a pay rise, but were rejected by the British employers. As a result, many Chinese seamen went on strike.
- Finally, the government and the shipping companies agreed to meet the seamen’s demands. The strike ended on March

Answer 1

Seamen’s Strike

Question 2

Identify the event/incident based on the description below.
- It was strike lasted nearly one year in June 1925, paralysing Hong Kong’s strike.
- Other industries including banking and insurance were also affected. It was a critical period for Hong Kong’s economy in the 1920s.

Answer 2

Guangzhou-Hong Kong strike-cum-boycott

Question 3

According to the details of Ottawa Agreement, answer the following questions.
1. When was it established ?
2. Where were HK products exported to under the agreement ?
3. What was the benefit of this agreement ?

Answer 3

1. 1932
2. British Commonwealth
3. Promote development of local industry

Question 4

How many textile factories did HK have in 1931 ?

Answer 4

Over 400

Question 5

Correct the statements below.
- In 1729, Shenzhen businessman Fung Fuk Tien founded the first cosmetics company K____ S___ H___ in Hong Kong. All their products had “Two Girls” at their trademark

Answer 5

• x 1729 → 1898
• x Shenzhen → GuangZhou
• Kwong Sang Hong

Question 6

Give two examples which abundantly shown that foreign companies monopolized a few manufacturing sectors in the early 20th century.

Answer 6

• Green Island Cement Company
• Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Company

Question 7

Give one example of factory engage in textile factory. (with year)

Answer 7

Chinese Foreign Knitting Company of China (1904)

Question 8

Based on the development of food manufacturing industry, answer the following questions.
1. When was Garden Company limited started its production ?
2. Which company was specialized in manufacturing soy sauce and canned foods since 1928 ?
3. Which company was specialized in producing cheap soy milk drinks in Hong Kong since 1940 ?

Answer 8

• 1926
• Amoy Food Limited 淘大食品
• Vitasoy International Holdings Limited

Question 9

Based on the development of Garment industry and department store, answer the following questions.
1. State two examples of specialized garment factories.
2. “It was HK’s 1st Chinese department store, it was also the first to introduce “fixed price” mode of sale and employ saleswomen”
According to the above description, state the name of the department store and the launching year.

Answer 9

• Kwong Hing Tai Company 廣興泰, Kwok Man Underwear Company 國民内衣
• Sincere Department Store (1900)