Consular missions in Hong Kong Embassies in Beijing, such as those of the following countries: When Hong Kong was under British rule, the Governor represented the British government, as well as the British monarch as head of state. Matters relating to British nationality were handled by the Hong Kong Immigration Department. However, the United Kingdom's commercial interests were represented by the British Trade Commission. The last Senior Trade Commissioner, Francis Cornish, became the first British Consul-General following the transfer of sovereignty to China, on July 1, 1997. During the negotiations between Britain and China on the future of Hong Kong, the British proposed the establishment
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