Reference codeI261Name of interviewee (English)RAMAGE, ChristianDate of interview07/12/2008BiographyChristian Ramage was born and raised in Paris, France. He joined the Naval Academy before embarking on a career at the United Nations, spending time in New York. At the time of the interview, he was Acting Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau.Interview summaryRelates his upbringing in Paris, life at the Naval Academy and later decision to join the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Narrates his career path and work at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Compares New York to Hong Kong and talks of the differences between their respective French communities and levels of assimilation. Discusses France's historical ties with Hong Kong, such as the history of the French Consulate, and the French contribution to the war efforts in Hong Kong.Duration60 minutesInterviewerAmelia AllsopTopicFrench CommunityWWIILanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedCollectionOral History CollectionCollection SummaryRAMAGE, Christian
