There were undeniably injustices under colonial rule before 1997. However, was the relationship between London and Hong Kong purely an exploitative one? In this episode, Prof. David Clayton of University of York will share with us his nuanced analysis of the multifaceted relationship between the British colonizers and colonial Hong Kong.
九七前的殖民管治固然存在很多不公義，但香港與英國的關係，又是否可以簡單地視之為一種剝削關係？今集請來約克大學長期研究香港經濟史的Prof. David Clayton，為我們剖析箇中的複雜性。
Hong Kong History Centre and Society for Hong Kong Studies proudly present “Hong Kong Documented”, a 10-episode series showcasing the works of experts and scholars of Hong Kong history studies. These committed history lovers adopt different approaches in preserving and promoting the knowledge of local history, with their fascinating works covering a wide range of issues: fashion, military, economy, identity, heritage building and Hong Kong representation in Britain etc. Together, they uncover the resilience of the city and enrich our understanding of our past.
香港史研究中心與香港學會聯合製作的《香港史. 記》訪問系列，終於大功告成。這一連十集的專輯，尋訪了十位熱愛香港歷史的專家學者，介紹他們如何以不同形式和手法去探討各種課題目。他們的研究興趣廣泛，包括時裝、經濟、防務、身份認同、文物保育以至香港在英國的形象等。這些共同努力成果，呈現出香港這個城市的韌力，也大大提高了我們對本地歷史的認識。