Emblem of Hong Kong Emblem of Hong Kong The Regional Emblem of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China came into use on 1 July 1997, after the transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong from the British to the People's Republic of China. The emblem features the same design elements as the regional Flag of Hong Kong in a circular setting. The outer white ring is shown with the caption of the official name of the territory in Traditional Chinese and the English short form, "Hong Kong". The colonial badge was in use since 1843 in one version
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