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The Old bank of China Tower, Hong Kong was the headquarters of the Bank of China, before being replaced by the Bank of China Tower nearby. It is historically very important because it was the first architectural achievement by the government after the 2nd world war. Before the completion of the HSBC building in the year 1985, the Old bank of China Tower, Hong Kong was the most marvelous architectural creation in the central district. But later on, to compete with the HSBC building the Bank of China Tower was constructed, thus outshining the Old Bank of China Tower, Hong Kong. But nevertheless, the Old bank of China Tower is still one of the landmarks of the central district in Hong Kong. The building now contains the offices of the Sin Hua Bank and also the China Club, which is on the top floor of the building. It creates a very nostalgic environment for the people of Hong Kong. During the past decades, the economy of Hong Kong has been undergoing an extremely quick expansion. Due to this the economic potency is getting the thrust, which has contributed in the formation of the six foundation pillars of the industry - trade, finance, manufacture, shipping, real estate business and tourism industry. Important companies and financial and banking corporations of many countries throughout the world have chosen Hong Kong for trade and business. The Old Bank of China Tower, Hong Kong has played a very important role in the economic development of the island. Both the bank, as well as the tower, has carried forward the legacy of the old world to the modern city. Hong Kong, at present carries everything that a metropolis should have while moving forward. Yet the old values and the old tradition are found in the nooks and corners of the city in the form of architectural creations. And the Old bank of China Tower, Hong Kong is one of the creations, which has successfully done this job. You will find all kinds of forms and structures in the central district but the Old bank of China Tower, Hong Kong will still carry its charm of an old world and old times. This is what makes the Old Bank of China Tower stand out in the crowd of new shapes and structures of the high tech city.
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