Why does Yahoo show Hong Kong as an independent coutry under Answers International at the bottom of this page.
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There is still much debate over whether or not Hongkong is an independent country or part of the PRC (people's republic of China). I think that to remain neutral on the subject, Hongkong was listed as an independent country, as marking it Chinese territory will enrage Hongkong's citizens
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Hong Kong WAS a British colony for a VERY long time. It was adminstratively NOT part of the mainland until 1999. (?)