Great Britain acquired Hong Kong Island in 1842 , Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 .
Great Britain acquired Hong Kong Island in 1842 , Kowloon leased the New Territories in 1898 for 99 years .
Great Britain acquired Hong Kong Island in 1842 , Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 , and leased the New Territories in 1898 for 99 years .