How English is used as one of the official languages of Hong Kong?

Hong Kong used to be one of the most significant Asian colonies of Britain before the 1st July 1997. However, even though Hong Kong has already been returned back to China, English impacts have still been existing until now.

Before 1947, English was the ONLY official language. Nowadays, according to the basic law of Hong Kong, Chinese and English are also the official languages of Hong Kong. It means that the government run a "two languages policy", all governmental documents and communications use both. They also need to ensure that both languages are fully taught to all citizens in HK.

The following examples show the using of English in both governmental and educational system.

Road signs and public warning signs are written in English first.

Governmental documents must be published as 2 versions.

This is a timetable of a class in a primary school. Pupils have English lessons every school days. It is noticeable that English education in Hong Kong is definitely more than other Asian countries around.