ABSTRACT

Based on previously unpublished archival records, this book studies the origins of Hong Kong's post war rise to global prominence. It explores the expansion of the gold market, stock market, banking system, foreign exchange market, and insurance in the years 1945-1965. This book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the developme

chapter 1|17 pages

Hong Kong in the international economy

chapter 2|26 pages

Hong Kong and China 1945–51

chapter 3|28 pages

The banking system

chapter 4|23 pages

Foreign exchange markets

chapter 7|8 pages

Epilogue and summary