An old photo of Hong Kong in 1928. Hong Kong’s prosperous scene a hundred years ago

Old photos of Hong Kong in 1928. This group of photos is from the Great View of Asia, which was released by the Japanese that year

“ 918” Before and after, in order to obtain a large amount of Chinese intelligence, Japan set up many research institutions in China to collect information, including“ Asia Photographic Grand View Society” (hereinafter referred to as the Daguan Society), one of the major image collection and shooting organizations in that year, published the Great View of Asia, the Collection of Asian East Prints, the Grand View of Man and Mongolia and other albums

It can be seen from the photos published in publications such as the Asia Photo Grand View that Japan made many preparations for invading China. All walks of life in China, such as commerce, handicrafts, services, industry, forestry, fishery, and the folk customs and religious beliefs of Chinese people, have been brought into the vision of Japanese photographers. These photos were continuously sent back to Japan for publication to stimulate and expand the desire of Japanese militarists to invade China. At the same time, however, it also preserved a number of precious video materials during the Republic of China

The following photos were taken in Hong Kong at that time

海上看香港

香港鸟瞰照

香港公园散步道

太平山缆车