To support scholarly research in world history and contemporary international relations, the Library has added the following new e-databases to its collection:
| Title | Coverage |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| China and the Modern World: Hong Kong, Britain, and China Part II: 1965-1993 |
Primarily digitized from the records of British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, this collection documents the process of Hong Kong maneuvering, surviving, thriving, and transforming into a modern international metropolis and financial centre in the wider context of the Cold War. |
| 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 these resources via A-Z List of e-Databases.