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202024 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Historical Events

News Treasury

202024 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Bruce Lee's funeral in 1973 attracted global attention, while the 2019 Baoshang Bank robbery raised concerns in Hong Kong's financial sector.

Historical Events

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Bruce Lee's funeral in 1973 attracted global attention, while the 2019 Baoshang Bank robbery raised concerns in Hong Kong's financial sector.

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Toni Wong Shan

Toni Wong Shancast

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Bruce Lee's funeral in Hong Kong in 1973 drew a global audience. The event is one of several historical moments captured in rare footage in "News Treasury." The documentary includes Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Hong Kong in 1975, a significant event during the city's colonial period. It also covers the 2018 measles outbreak in Sha Tin, which presented public health challenges. Additionally, the 2019 Baoshang Bank robbery affected the region's financial sector.

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