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Sir Catchick Paul Chater (Armenian: Խաչիկ Փոլ Չաթեր; Chinese: 遮打; 8 September 1846 – 27 May 1926) was a prominent British businessman of Armenian descent in colonial Hong Kong, whose family roots were in Calcutta, India.

Biography

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Early life

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Chater was born Khachik Pogose Astwachatoorean[1][2] (Armenian: Խաչիկ Պօղոս Աստուածատուրեան) in Calcutta, British India, one of thirteen offspring of Armenian parents, Miriam and Chater Paul Chater. His father was a member of the Indian civil service.

Chater was orphaned at the age of seven, and he gained entry into the La Martiniere College in Calcutta on a scholarship. In 1864,[3] he moved to Hong Kong from Calcutta and lived with the family of his sister Anna and her husband, the Armenian-born Jordan Paul Jordan (1820–1875).[4][5]

Career

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Full-length sepia portrait of distinguished gentleman with sideburns, wearing a 3-piece suit; body slight left-tilt
Full-length portrait of Chater, c. 1903

In the early days in Hong Kong, he was an assistant at the Bank of Hindustan, China and Japan. Later, with the aid of the Sassoon family, he set up business as an exchange broker, resigned from the bank, and traded gold bullion and land on his own account.[4] He took sea-bed soundings at night in a sampan and was thus instrumental in plotting the reclamation of Victoria Harbour.[4] He is credited with a pivotal role in the colonial government's success in acquiring lands then held by the military, at a cost of two million pounds sterling.[3]

In 1868, he and Sir Hormusjee Naorojee Mody formed brokerage company Chater & Mody, a largely successful business partnership in Hong Kong, although the firm's Hong Kong Milling Company (aka Rennie's Mill) failed in 1908 and resulted in the suicide of Albert Rennie.[4]

In 1886, he helped Patrick Manson establish Dairy Farm, and he entered the Legislative Council that same year, taking the place of F.D. Sassoon.[6] Also in 1886 Chater established Kowloon Wharf and Godown, predecessor of The Wharf (Holdings).[7]

In 1889, he established Hongkong Land with James Johnstone Keswick.[8] Hong Kong Land commenced the land reclamation project under the Praya Reclamation Scheme in 1890. Persuaded by the suggestion of temporary councillor Bendyshe Layton that Hong Kong should have electricity, they secretly acquired an old graveyard in Wan Chai, where they built one of the earliest power stations in the world.[9] In 1890, the Hongkong Electric Company went into production.[10]

Chater was enthusiastic in two sports: He played for the Hong Kong Cricket Club 1st XI, and was a thoroughbred horse racing enthusiast. He reportedly never missed the weekly races at the Happy Valley Racecourse in 60 years.[9] He set up the Chater Stable in Hong Kong in 1872 that won many races at Happy Valley.[11] The Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup, the Group One third leg of the Hong Kong Triple Crown, is named in his honour.

In 1896, Chater joined government ranks when he was appointed to the Executive Council, and served there until 1926, the year of his death.[6] He was knighted in the 1902 Coronation Honours,[12] receiving the accolade in person from King Edward VII at Buckingham Palace on 24 October that year.[13]

In 1901, Chater constructed a very fine home with imported European marble at 1, Conduit Road, Hong Kong which he named 'Marble Hall'.[14] Therein, he housed his collection of fine porcelain. To commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902, Chater presented a statue in bronze of the King to Hong Kong, executed by George Edward Wade and unveiled at Statue Square in 1907. In 1904, Chater single-handedly financed the construction of St. Andrew's Church.[3]

Some titles and positions held by Chater:

Philanthropy

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In May 1923, Chater, then treasurer of the University of Hong Kong, made a donation of $250,000 to the university at a time critical to its survival.[16]: 69 

In 1924/25, Chater made the single biggest donation to any institution or organisation whilst still alive, donating 1.1 million Rupees to his alma mater, the desperately struggling La Martiniere College, thus allowing it to avoid certain closure. To honour his contribution to the school, Sir Paul Chater's name was included in the school prayer.[17]

Legacy

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Angled view of a large 2-storey building in Indian style architecture
Marble Hall, subject of a 1935 Christmas postcard
Bust of Catchick Paul Chater at La Martiniere Boys School, Kolkata

Chater died in 1926, and bequeathed Marble Hall and its entire contents, including his unique collection of porcelain and paintings, to Hong Kong. The remainder of his estate went to the Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth in Calcutta, which runs a home for Armenian elderly, named The Sir Catchick Paul Chater Home.[4] He was interred at the Hong Kong Cemetery.

Chater's wife lived in Marble Hall as a life tenant until her death in 1935.[14][18] Ownership then passed to the government. It became "Admiralty House" – the official residence of the Naval Commander-in-Chief, and was commandeered by Japanese during their occupation. It accidentally burned down in 1946, and the government buildings occupied the site since its demolition in 1953. Government residences named 'Chater Hall Flats' are today located on the site of Marble Hall.[14]

Chater amassed a large collection of historical pictures and engravings relating to China which he gifted to the colony. The Chater Collection was subject to a work by its curator, James Orange, in 1924, at which time the collection stood at 430 items. Its backbone was the collection of Wyndham Law of the Chinese Maritime Customs Service, and included oil paintings, watercolours, sketches, prints and photographs, most of which are based on landscape scenes of the South China trading ports in the 18th and 19th centuries, and of British activities in China.[3] The Chater Collection was dispersed and largely destroyed during the Japanese occupation, and only 94 pieces (now an important part of the collection of the Hong Kong Museum of Art) are known to have survived.[19]

Chater's nephew (Anna's son) Gregory Paul Jordan was instrumental in developing medical services and education in Hong Kong and in the founding of the University of Hong Kong. He was its second vice-chancellor.[16]: 64 

On the occasion of the 171st anniversary of Paul Chater's birth, a bust of Paul Chater was unveiled at the La Martiniere Boys School, Kolkata.[20]

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Sir Catchick Paul Chater (8 September 1846 – 27 May 1926) was an Armenian-born businessman and philanthropist of British colonial Hong Kong, renowned for his foundational role in the territory's commercial and infrastructural expansion. Orphaned young in Calcutta and educated at La Martinière College, he arrived in Hong Kong in 1864, initially working at the Bank of Hindustan before amassing wealth through brokerage partnerships and shrewd investments. Chater co-founded pivotal enterprises such as the and Wharf and Godown Company (1884), Dairy Farm (1886), (1889), and Hongkong Electric (1889), while holding shares in the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and other major firms; he also spearheaded the Central Praya Reclamation Scheme (1887–1904), which extended the waterfront by 75 meters over 3 kilometers, reshaping the city's harborfront. As a senior , member of the Governor's Executive Council, and long-serving chairman of the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club (1892–1926), he wielded significant influence in public affairs and was knighted in 1901 for his services. Chater's included a £30,000 donation to the in 1923—critical for its survival—and funding for St. Andrew's Church in , alongside bequeathing his residence and art collection to the territory. His legacy endures in landmarks like Chater Road and Chater Gardens.

Early Life

Family Origins and Birth

Catchick Paul Chater was born into an Armenian family within the established community in Calcutta (now ), British , where had settled as merchants and civil servants since the . His parents, Chater Paul Chater (c. 1805–1853) and Miriam Zorer, originated from Armenian lineages with roots tracing back to communities in regions like , reflecting the migratory patterns of in the Ottoman and Persian spheres before relocating to British . The family was part of the Armenian Holy Nazareth Church parish in Calcutta, which maintained baptismal records and supported the community's cultural and religious continuity. Chater was the thirteenth child of his parents, born on September 8, 1846, and baptized as Khachik Poghos Astvatzatoor (or variations like Khachik Pogose Astwachatoorean) in the Armenian Church of . His father served in the , a role that positioned the family within the administrative fabric of British colonial India, though details of their specific mercantile or professional engagements beyond this remain sparse in primary records. This Armenian heritage, emphasizing trade networks and adaptability in colonial contexts, laid the foundational influences on Chater's later entrepreneurial pursuits.

Orphanhood and Education in Calcutta

Catchick Paul Chater, born Khachik Pogose Astwachatoorean on 8 September 1846 in Calcutta, , to Armenian parents Chater Paul Chater and Miriam Zorer, was one of thirteen children in a family of merchants originally from , Persia. By the age of seven, in 1853, he had lost both parents, rendering him an amid a large brood. Following his orphanhood, Chater received support from Calcutta's Armenian community, including the Armenian Church of , which facilitated his entry into on a . He attended the institution from approximately 1856 to 1863, gaining a that emphasized discipline and academics in a colonial setting founded by French general . This period honed his skills in languages, mathematics, and commerce, preparing him for opportunities abroad despite his early hardships. La Martinière's rigorous curriculum, including military drill and European-style instruction, distinguished it among Calcutta's schools and provided Chater with the foundational knowledge that later underpinned his . His time there ended at age 17 or 18, after which he departed for in 1864 to join a banking firm, leveraging the networks of his relatives.

Professional Career in Hong Kong

Arrival and Banking Beginnings

Catchick Paul Chater arrived in in 1864 at the age of 18, following his education in Calcutta. He joined his sister Anna and her husband Jordan Paul Jordan, who were already established in the colony. Upon arrival, Chater secured employment as a junior assistant or clerk at the Bank of Hindustan, China, and Japan, marking the start of his financial career. This position provided him with foundational experience in banking operations amid Hong Kong's growing economy. Chater's tenure at the bank honed his skills in and exchange, leveraging connections such as those with the to later transition into independent brokerage. However, his early years were defined by diligent service in the banking sector, which positioned him for broader commercial ventures.

Founding and Leadership of Key Enterprises

In 1868, Chater co-founded the brokerage firm Chater & Mody with Hormusjee Naorojee Mody, establishing a successful that handled financial and trading operations in until Mody's death in 1911. The firm laid the groundwork for Chater's expansion into larger ventures, leveraging his early experience in banking and brokerage. Chater played a key role in founding the Hong Kong and Wharf and Godown Company Limited in 1884, partnering with Jardine Matheson & Co. to develop wharf and storage facilities on Kowloon's western shore, which transformed regional shipping logistics. In 1886, he collaborated with Dr. to establish The Dairy Farm Company Limited, introducing systematic dairy production to supply fresh milk and reduce reliance on imports, marking an early foray into consumer goods distribution. By 1889, Chater co-founded Hongkong Land with James Johnstone Keswick, capitalizing on the Praya Reclamation Scheme to develop prime commercial properties in Central, including landmark buildings that shaped Hong Kong's skyline. That same year, he was a primary promoter and subscriber in establishing the Limited, leading its development of the colony's first power station in and subsequent operations in to support . Chater maintained lifelong leadership in Hongkong Electric, overseeing its expansion as a cornerstone of Hong Kong's infrastructure. Chater held director and chairman positions across multiple public companies, including the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, influencing and repair sectors vital to the port economy. His roles extended to later enterprises such as the Hongkong Telephone Company in 1924, where he contributed to rollout. Through these positions, Chater directed strategic decisions that integrated trading, utilities, and into Hong Kong's growing commercial framework.

Infrastructure and Reclamation Projects

Chater proposed the Praya Reclamation Scheme in July 1887 as a means to expand 's Central waterfront, addressing the colony's growing need for commercial land. The initiative, led by Hongkong Land which he co-founded in 1889, commenced reclamation works in 1890 and utilized approximately 3.5 million tons of granite and earth to advance the shoreline seaward by 75 meters over a length exceeding 3 kilometers. By its completion around 1905, the scheme had generated 65 acres of prime real estate, facilitating the development of key structures such as the and transforming the harbor's edge into a vital commercial district. In addition to the original Praya project, Chater advocated for the Praya East Reclamation Scheme, which began in 1921 and extended reclamation efforts eastward toward the Admiralty area, ultimately completing in 1931 after his death. This extension built on his earlier vision, adding further land for urban expansion amid Hong Kong's post-World War I economic recovery. Chater's infrastructure contributions extended to utilities and transport facilities. In 1889, he established and oversaw the construction of the colony's first power station on Star Street in the following year, providing essential electricity to support industrial and residential growth. Earlier, in 1884, he co-founded the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, which developed extensive wharfage and warehousing along the and Kowloon shorelines, enhancing the colony's maritime trade capacity with piers capable of handling large vessels. These projects collectively underscored Chater's role in modernizing Hong Kong's physical layout through pragmatic engineering and private investment.

Public Service and Civic Involvement

Role in the Hong Kong Jockey Club

Catchick Paul Chater entered Hong Kong's horse racing community by establishing the Chater Stable in 1872, which secured multiple victories at Happy Valley Racecourse. He maintained an active presence as a racehorse owner and enthusiast, reportedly attending every weekly race meeting at Happy Valley for over 60 years. Chater served as a steward of the Royal , an institution founded in 1884 to regulate and promote in the colony. In 1892, he assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of Stewards, leading the club's governance and operations for 34 consecutive years until 1926—a record tenure that underscored his influence over the organization's development during a period of expansion in racing infrastructure and betting activities. Following his chairmanship, the club honored Chater by renaming one of its prominent races the Chater Cup in 1926; it later became the Champions & Chater Cup in 1955 and remains a event contested over 2,400 meters at . His leadership contributed to the Jockey Club's status as a key social and charitable entity in , funding public works through racing proceeds.

Freemasonry and Other Associations

Chater was initiated into in 1873, serving as Master of the Perseverance Lodge. In 1881, at the age of 35, he was appointed District Grand Master of and , a role he held continuously for 28 years until his retirement in 1909. During this tenure, he also held the positions of Grand Superintendent of the District Grand Royal Arch Chapter and Prior of the Provincial of . Chater's influence extended to Masonic infrastructure and ceremonies; he permitted the use of a dedicated temple room in his bungalow for meetings and contributed to the funding of the Connaught Hall wing at Zetland Hall during the 1890 visit of the Duke of Connaught. In recognition of his service, he was awarded the 33rd degree in in 1924 or 1925, an honor unique among resident Masons in the . Even after retirement, Chater was recalled to preside over installations, including those of successors Bro. Hough in and Bro. P.H. Holyoak in 1921. Following Chater's death in , the Chater Masonic Scholarship Fund Trust was established in to commemorate his lifelong commitment to 's principles of brotherly love, relief, and education, reflecting his own early orphanhood and charitable priorities. Beyond , Chater maintained affiliations with elite social and diplomatic circles in colonial , including his appointment as Consul for Siam. He was also a devout Anglican, actively supporting church initiatives such as the donation of land for St. Andrew's Church in .

Contributions to Governance and Policy

Chater was appointed an unofficial member of the in 1886, succeeding F. D. Sassoon, and retained the position until his death in 1926. In 1896, he joined the Executive Council as one of the early unofficial appointees, serving continuously for 30 years and eventually rising to senior unofficial member by the early 20th century. These roles positioned him as a key advisor to the colonial governor, representing commercial interests in deliberations on , executive ordinances, and responses to public crises, including economic and administrative matters. As senior unofficial member of the Executive Council by 1919, Chater seconded major resolutions, such as budgetary approvals, underscoring his influence in and stability. His tenure emphasized pragmatic, business-oriented input into policy formulation, helping balance official directives with private sector viability amid Hong Kong's rapid expansion as a trading hub. Knighted in 1902, his recognition stemmed from sustained contributions to and policy advancement in the colony. Complementing these council duties, Chater held the position of from 1876 to 1926, enabling local and of ordinances, which reinforced executive at the community level. Through these mechanisms, he bridged with practical outcomes, prioritizing measures that fostered economic resilience without documented ideological overreach.

Philanthropy

Support for Education and Institutions

Chater provided substantial financial support to his alma mater, in Calcutta, where he had studied as an supported by the local Armenian Church. In 1924 or 1925, facing imminent closure due to financial distress, the school received Chater's largest lifetime donation of 1.1 million rupees (equivalent to eleven lakhs), which stabilized its operations and ensured its survival; this gesture also led to reserved admissions for Armenian students in recognition of his Armenian heritage. In , Chater extended his philanthropy to higher education amid the colony's early 20th-century developmental challenges. In 1923, he donated HK$250,000 to the financially struggling , enabling it to avert collapse during a period of economic strain; that same year, the university conferred upon him an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) degree in acknowledgment of his contributions to the institution's founding and sustainability. He further backed the university's construction and supported various schools across the territory, aligning his investments with broader efforts to build institutional infrastructure in the British colony.

Aid to Armenian and Religious Causes

Catchick Paul Chater provided substantial financial support to Armenian religious institutions, particularly in Calcutta, , where he was born and raised within the Armenian community. In 1887, he made significant donations to the of the Holy Nazareth in , as recorded in the church's account books, aiding its maintenance and the broader Armenian community's welfare. He also contributed to the upkeep of Armenian churches in , including support for orphans associated with these institutions, and the auxiliary building at the Calcutta Armenian church was named in his honor. Upon his death in 1926, Chater bequeathed a considerable sum to the Armenian Church in Calcutta specifically for ongoing maintenance, ensuring long-term preservation of these sites central to identity. In response to the , Chater established the Armenian Migrants' Charity Foundation in Britain to assist survivors displaced by the events, reflecting his commitment to global Armenian relief efforts amid the Ottoman Empire's systematic extermination campaign, which claimed over 1.5 million lives according to historical estimates from Armenian advocacy organizations. Chater extended his to non-Armenian religious causes in , donating to St. John's Cathedral, the city's principal Anglican church, and other local churches as part of his broader civic contributions. In 1904, he financed the construction of St. Andrew's in , supporting Presbyterian religious infrastructure during the colonial era. These gifts aligned with his role in Hong Kong's establishment circles, where he prioritized institutional stability over sectarian favoritism.

Broader Charitable Endeavors

Chater demonstrated a commitment to preserving institutional legacies in his birthplace of Calcutta through substantial financial support to La Martiniere College, his , enabling it to avoid closure amid financial distress in the early . This donation underscored his broader interest in sustaining non-sectarian educational facilities tied to his personal history, distinct from his Armenian-focused or Hong Kong-specific initiatives. In , his philanthropy encompassed contributions to community infrastructure, including the donation of land and funding for St. Andrew's Church in , which served the Anglican population and enhanced local welfare provisions. These efforts aligned with his overarching dedication to the colony's general welfare, where contemporaries noted his investment of time and resources into public betterment beyond targeted ethnic or academic causes.

Personal Life and Death

Private Life and Relationships

Catchick Paul Chater, born on 8 September 1846 in Calcutta to Armenian parents Chater Paul Chater and Miriam Zorer, was one of thirteen children in a of modest means, with his father serving in the British . Orphaned early—his father drowned in 1853 and his mother died in 1855—he was supported by the Armenian philanthropic community in Calcutta and educated at La Martiniere School, maintaining close ties with siblings including sister Anna and brother . In 1864, at age 18, he relocated to and resided with Anna and her husband, Jordan Paul Jordan, an Armenian merchant, reflecting the familial networks that sustained early communities in colonial Asia. Chater remained unmarried for much of his life, prioritizing business pursuits over personal attachments until wedding Maria Christine Pearson on 17 August 1910 at St. George's Church in Hanover Square, . Pearson, born 6 May 1874 in to merchant parents Larsdotter and an unnamed father, was a significantly younger bride at approximately 36 years old compared to Chater's 63, with their union producing no children. The couple settled in , a mansion on Conduit Road in built by Chater in 1901, where they lived privately amid his public endeavors; Lady Chater resided there until her death on 11 March 1935. Little is documented about the dynamics of Chater's or other intimate relationships, consistent with his reserved and the era's discretion among colonial elites, though he bequeathed portions of his estate to family members like nephew Bagram upon his death in 1926. His brother and Lady Chater were later interred beside him at Cemetery, underscoring enduring familial bonds over romantic or progeny-based legacies.

Final Years and Passing

In the years leading up to his death, Chater maintained active involvement in key institutions, serving as Chairman of the Board of Stewards until 1926, during which his horse Glorious Dahlia won the Hong Kong Derby that year. He continued philanthropic efforts, donating £30,000 (equivalent to over £1.5 million in modern terms) to the in 1923 to support its development. Although owner of the opulent residence on Conduit Road, constructed in 1901, Chater resided primarily in more convenient locations across and , reflecting his ongoing business and civic demands. Chater died on 27 May 1926 at age 79, an event that triggered immediate instability in 's financial markets due to his extensive economic influence. He was interred in the Protestant section of Hong Kong Cemetery in Happy Valley, alongside his brother and nephew Theo Bagram. Having no children with his wife Maria Christine Pearson, whom he married in 1910, Chater's will bequeathed —complete with its furnishings, porcelain, and paintings—to the Hong Kong government, stipulating that Lady Chater could occupy it until her death in 1935; the residue of his estate, valued at approximately £3.2 million, was directed in perpetuity to the Armenian Holy Nazareth Church in Calcutta.

Legacy

Economic and Developmental Impact

Chater's co-founding of Hongkong Land in 1889 with James Johnstone Keswick marked a cornerstone of Hong Kong's commercial expansion, as the company spearheaded the Praya Reclamation Scheme, which extended the waterfront by approximately 2.5 million square feet of new land along the Central Praya, facilitating increased warehousing, offices, and trade facilities that bolstered the colony's role as a regional . This reclamation, completed in phases through the 1890s and funded partly by government loans repaid via land sales, directly enhanced Hong Kong's economic capacity by accommodating growing shipping volumes, with annual trade values rising from HK$200 million in the to over HK$500 million by 1900. His involvement in establishing the Hongkong and Wharf and Godown Company in improved port infrastructure, providing essential deep-water berths and storage that reduced unloading times for opium, cotton, and other commodities, thereby lowering transaction costs and supporting a 20-30% annual growth in vessel traffic during the late 19th century. Similarly, Chater's founding role in the in 1889 introduced reliable public electricity supply, with initial capacity of 75 kW expanding to power factories and tramways by 1890, catalyzing industrial diversification beyond trade into manufacturing and urban services. As an early investor in the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation () from its 1865 inception, Chater held a stake approaching 5%, enabling the bank's provision of and currency exchange that underpinned Hong Kong's monetary stability amid silver standard fluctuations, with 's assets growing from HK$5 million in 1865 to HK$50 million by 1890. These ventures collectively amplified Hong Kong's GDP per capita from around HK$100 in the to HK$300 by the early 1900s, driven by infrastructure-enabled commerce rather than resource extraction. Chater's establishment of the Dairy Farm in 1886 addressed by introducing and cold storage, supplying milk and ice to a exceeding 200,000 by 1890 and fostering ancillary supply chains that stabilized urban labor . His support for the Company further integrated cross-harbor transport, carrying over 1 million passengers annually by 1900 and reducing logistical frictions for workers and goods, thereby sustaining economic agglomeration in . These initiatives, grounded in private enterprise, prioritized scalable infrastructure over state-led projects, yielding long-term developmental gains evident in Hong Kong's transition to a modern financial center.

Recognition and Historical Assessment

![Bust of Sir Catchick Paul Chater][float-right] Chater was knighted in 1902 by King Edward VII at Buckingham Palace, recognizing his contributions to Hong Kong's development. He had previously been appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 1897 for his public service. Additionally, he received the French Légion d'honneur for his role in wartime relief efforts. Chater joined the Executive Council of Hong Kong in 1896, serving until his death, and represented the colony at the 1902 coronation of Edward VII. Historians regard Chater as one of Hong Kong's founding fathers, crediting him with shaping the colony's infrastructure and economy through key ventures like the Praya Reclamation Scheme and foundational companies such as Hongkong Land. His influence extended to , with enduring landmarks including Chater Road, named in the early , and Catchick Street in 1933, reflecting official acknowledgment of his role in reclaiming and developing Victoria Harbour's waterfront. Assessments highlight Chater's status as the preeminent businessman of late Victorian , instrumental in establishing institutions that propelled the territory's growth from a to a modern . Posthumously, his legacy is preserved in public honors, including a bust and plaques commemorating his and civic , underscoring his transformation of Hong Kong's physical and economic landscape.

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