Throughline A Borrowed Time
Oct 17, 2019
Explore the evolution of Hong Kong and the recent intense protests against extradition. Delve into the historical relationship between Hong Kong and China, including the impact of the opium trade and the first Opium War. Discover the colonial era of Hong Kong under British control and the transformation of the city. Learn about the challenges and uncertainties faced by the British in maintaining control and the negotiations between China and the UK. Understand the birth of Hong Kong's democracy movement and the hope it brought for a better future.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Hong Kong's Intense Protests and Autonomy Struggle
01:49 • 2min
The Shared History and Consequences of the Opium Trade
03:33 • 2min
The Opium Trade and the First Opium War
05:08 • 5min
Hong Kong as a Borrowed Place and Borrowed Time
09:58 • 2min
Transformation and Impact of Japan's Invasion
11:59 • 5min
Uncertainties and Negotiations: Hong Kong's Status Under British Rule
17:09 • 2min
Negotiations and Future of Hong Kong
18:58 • 10min
The Birth of Hong Kong's Democracy Movement
28:58 • 14min
Acknowledgements, Zombie Love, and Sponsors
42:46 • 2min