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  1. 1 2 These locations are part of Kowloon City District, but some sources stated that they are not part of the Kowloon City proper. [8] [9]

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High-rise buildings have been built in Kowloon City after the relocation of the Hong Kong International Airport from Kowloon City to Chek Lap Kok.