To support teaching and research on Hong Kong history, the Library has added the following new e-databases to its collection:
| Title | Coverage |
|---|---|
| ProQuest Historical Newspapers: South China Morning Post (1903-2001) |
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: South China Morning Post is an archive of local English-language newspaper issued from 1903 to 2001. It covers full-text news reports, advertisements, editorials, and cartoons, which are easily searchable and downloadable in PDF format. |
| China and the Modern World: Hong Kong, Britain, and China, Part I: 1841–1951 |
Digitized from the records of British Colonial Office, this collection consists of despatches and correspondence between the governors of Hong Kong and the Colonial Office, as well as letters and telegrams of other government departments and organizations. |
| State Papers Online Colonial Asia, Part I: Far East, Hong Kong, and Wei-Hai-Wei |
This collection records Britain’s administration and governance of its former colonies, their international relations across the period, and the changing demographics and daily life of their inhabitants. |
Students and staff are welcome to access this resource via A-Z List of e-Databases.