Talk:Hong Kong Island

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"Back" incorrect

"The island was given as a gesture of goodwill back to China" For a start, the Chinese state from 1947 onwards is completely differnet to any which existed before then - after all, it was formed from a coup / revolution and seizure of power by violence. But, the territories on the mainland were leased from the earlier China - the island never was. It wasn't given "back". It was never ever owned by China, in either form of its governments. It was totally illegally "given" by the disgraced Bath MP Chris Patten (who very quickly lost his seat, not least due to his then-perceived betrayal of the Hong Kong people), without any authority. 2.31.164.76 (talk) 19:52, 29 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The PRC government is the legal successor to the Qing rule, by both convention and international law, recognised as such by the UN, etc.

we might not like it but it’s a fact. 203.145.94.124 (talk) 03:21, 8 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

N9 2603:6010:3A00:6791:7494:AB51:7F59:BE4B (talk) 13:07, 17 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Still a British Colony

It was handed over "in perpetuity", so it's still British, isn't it? --91.5.96.37 (talk) 15:00, 21 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No. (Have a look at Hong Kong Act 1985, for instance). 220.246.52.181 (talk) 08:00, 26 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Wouldn't matter anyway - the Red Chinese don't recognize Imperial treaties. And, or course, might makes right in this case. HammerFilmFan (talk) 14:35, 26 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Suburbs and localities section

The list contains original research.... Matthew hk (talk) 15:02, 8 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

You don't need any OR to compile such a list. They are available on many websites and are generally known in common usage. 220.246.127.64 (talk) 08:00, 18 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

You need to prove reliable source to verify.....pretty sure the list omit some place name and instead revived some obsolete one Matthew hk (talk) 02:52, 19 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

You'd better take a look at List of areas of London, List of neighbourhoods in Toronto, List of Manhattan neighbourhoods, Neighbourhoods in New York City. 220.246.127.64 (talk) 06:22, 3 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, read what WP:V is. Matthew hk (talk) 13:24, 4 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

As well as WP:OTHERSTUFFEXIST. Matthew hk (talk) 13:25, 4 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

As an experienced editor who knows the rules so well why can't you add the sources? Stop the nonsense please. 220.246.127.64 (talk) 08:51, 22 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Yes 2603:6010:3A00:6791:7494:AB51:7F59:BE4B (talk) 13:08, 17 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

E.g. [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]. 220.246.127.64 (talk) 08:51, 22 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

No 2603:6010:3A00:6791:7494:AB51:7F59:BE4B (talk) 13:07, 17 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Yes 2603:6010:3A00:6791:7494:AB51:7F59:BE4B (talk) 13:08, 17 November 2023 (UTC)\\[reply]

Ap Lei Chau should not be included as a locality for Hong Kong Island, as it is a separate island just south of Hong Kong Island near its southwest corner. The confusion arises as Ap Lei Chau is part of Southern District, which the government considers to be part of the HK Island districts. I also note the Hong Kong Island population includes Ap Lei Chau residents, which again is inaccurate as they don't live on Hong Kong Island.

Post WWII?

The article does not seem to include any history post WWII. In particular it mentions nothing about the transition from the UK to China. The link to 'British Colony' does not treat the post-war era either.

I did eventually find Wiki pages that do cover this era, for example 'Handover of Hong Kong'. Perhaps they could at least be linked. 94.247.186.130 (talk) 20:04, 9 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Original research

@Onel5969: I would suggest a bold revert back to an earlier clean version to remove the plethora of unsourced content added by User:Ilovefood123123, who has been going from article to article adding unsourced content. As a recent editor, I would appreciate your input. Thanks. Magnolia677 (talk) 19:36, 18 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

That was translated directly from the Chinese page, not sure how else that can be sourced. Ilovefood123123 (talk) 19:39, 18 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I would suggest you remove the unsourced content you added to this article...all of it. Then, when you are able to add sources, you can add it back. This would save us having to roll back so many edits, just to remove the mass of unsourced content you added to this and so many other articles. Magnolia677 (talk) 20:35, 18 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, and could you also answer my question on my talk page, because it would help solving the issue I have with citing.

Besides, it's not "so many articles" as you've mentioned, and some were written based on other articles on the wikipedia. Ilovefood123123 (talk) 20:45, 18 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the ping Magnolia677. As you probably know about me, I really don't like unsourced information being added, or original research. And as per WP policy, any unsourced information can be removed at any time, and should not be re-added without valid sourcing being provided. Nice job on the revert.Onel5969 ^{TT me} 22:39, 18 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]