Was Hong Kong involved in World War 2?

Yes, Hong Kong was involved in World War 2. As a British colony at the time, Hong Kong was drawn into the global conflict when the Empire of Japan invaded Hong Kong on December 8, 1941, as part of its southward offensive. The Battle of Hong Kong lasted for 18 days, resulting in a Japanese victory and the occupation of Hong Kong. During the Japanese occupation, which lasted until the end of the war in 1945, the population of Hong Kong faced severe hardships and oppression.