Cantonese people were particularly pride in their distinctive culture and languages, and were aware of their difference from other Chinese, and therefore the arrival of the British was seen by many as an opportunity to escape from their Northern hegemon.
Cantonese people were particularly pride in their distinctive culture. Cantonese people were particularly pride in languages. Cantonese people were aware of their difference from other Chinese. The arrival of the British was seen by many as an opportunity. This was to escape from their Northern hegemon.