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After the rapid development and population growth in the 1950s, Hong Kong's economic and social development entered a golden stage of rugged but rapid growth since the 1960s. Although the developing Hong Kong occasionally encountered adversity, such as the turmoil in 1966 and 1967, and the concerns caused by the Sino-British negotiations on Hong Kong's future in 1984, there were also good times, such as the substantial economic growth due to industrial development, the gradual improvement of people's lives, and the gradual completion of infrastructure.

The book contains about 200 selected old photos, vividly showing the Hong Kong collected by Zheng Baohong. Following the footsteps of Hong Kong people, he repeatedly and rigorously researches the images and documents. The author of this book, Zheng Baohong, uses personal experience as an introduction to lead readers to savor the old times from aspects such as people's livelihood, street vendors and trade, "red and white" ceremonies, entertainment and recreation, transportation, etc. Local food stalls, local chicken on the main road, OL lunch delivered by someone, bicycles and trams passing by...