Which statement about Hong Kong and Macao is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Both were returned by European powers, Hong Kong in 1997 and Macao in 1999
- Step 1: Hong Kong was held by Britain and Macao by Portugal. Step 2. Hong Kong returned on 1 July 1997 and Macao on 20 December 1999. Answer: Both were returned by European powers, Hong Kong in 1997 and Macao in 1999. Why not the others: The others swap the dates or name a wrong colonial power.
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