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RCCHC "Science, Technology, Society and Culture" Talk Series - Round the Clock: Technology, Labor, and Economy of Hong Kong’s Watch Industry

Conference/Seminar

20260511Prof Fati Fan talkbannerv2

Summary

The watch industry grew rapidly in Hong Kong in the 1950s-70s, becoming a major manufacturer of watches in East and Southeast Asia. This paper examines three key aspects of this industry – technology, labor, and economy in the intersecting contexts of Cold War history and the global history of technology.

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