time in six years. now abusing bbc news it is time for the travel show. it is incredible to think that this thriving metropolis was once a sleepy fishing village. it became an international port a crucial meeting point between east and west. a fusion of cultures in a globalfinancial and west. a fusion of cultures in a global financial centre. and west. a fusion of cultures in a globalfinancial centre. hong kong global financial centre. hong kong is globalfinancial centre. hong kong is always evolving. it is often at the sharp end of political debate on the sharp end of political debate on the right now it is in a fascinating time of transition. this former british colony was handed back to china in 1997. however since then it has had a connection with the past, the mainland, and its future has been evolving. the transition hasn t always been smooth. hong kong retains its own currency and identity. it is one of the most densely pop related cities on the planet. it has more sky