Flag of Hong Kong (1959–1997) Flag of Hong Kong (1959–1997) The Flag of Hong Kong between 1959 and 1997 was a Blue Ensign with the coat of arms of Hong Kong on a white disk. In Hong Kong, it is also nicknamed the Hong Kong flag (Chinese: 香港旗) or the Dragon and Lion flag (Chinese: 龍獅旗). In 1959, following a grant from the College of Arms and with the consent of Queen Elizabeth II, it was adopted as the flag of British Hong Kong. While the flag lost its official status following 1 July 1997 transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong, it resurfaced in the
Commander British Forces in Hong Kong British Forces in Hong Kong (CBF) on all military actions. During the 1980s and 1990s, the CBF was normally a career Major General or Lieutenant General from the British Army. Until 1966, the CBF was an ex officio member of the Legislative Council. Commanders have included: <br> Commander British Forces in Hong Kong Commander British Troops in China and Hong Kong Commander British Troops in China, Hong Kong, and the Straits Settlements Commander British Troops in China and Hong Kong Commander British Troops in South China Commander British Troops in North China Commander British Forces in China Commander British Troops