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    The Bank of China Tower in Central, Hong Kong is a notable skyscraper that houses the headquarters of the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. Designed by I.M. Pei and located at 1 Garden Road, it was the tallest building in Hong Kong and Asia from 1989 to 1992. Its distinct triangular framework covered by glass curtain walls makes it one of the most recognizable landmarks in Hong Kong.

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    The Bank of China Tower in Central, Hong Kong is a notable skyscraper that houses the headquarters of the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. Designed by I.M. Pei and located at 1 Garden Road, it was the tallest building in Hong Kong and Asia from 1989 to 1992. Its distinct triangular framework covered by glass curtain walls makes it one of the most recognizable landmarks in Hong Kong.

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    The Bank of China Tower in Central, Hong Kong is a notable skyscraper that houses the headquarters of the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. Designed by I.M. Pei and located at 1 Garden Road, it was the tallest building in Hong Kong and Asia from 1989 to 1992. Its distinct triangular framework covered by glass curtain walls makes it one of the most recognizable landmarks in Hong Kong.

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