publication "Legal System in Hong Kong" printed in 2008 Preface The first edition of this booklet was published in 1991. Its stated aim was to help the public understand how our legal system works. It stressed the importance of the rule of law to Hong Kong’s past success and future promise and emphasised the role that an informed public could play in ensuring the continued vitality of the legal system. 2007 marked the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative
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Nowadays‚ Hong Kong needs to face different housing problems. The major housing problem is shortage of housing. As the rate of population growth increases‚ the pressure for housing also increases. When the housing supply falls behind population growth‚ problem arise‚ resulting in the deterioration of the residential environment. The high rate of natural population increase‚ the continued influx of migrants from China and the entry of illegal immigrants further increased the population. And the insufficient
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Nonverbal communication in Hong Kong Business Sirikul Pasek Js.pasek@cityu.edu MBA501 – Global Business Com. Judith Wurster Persuasive May 28th‚ 2013 Position Statement: Nonverbal communication is significant key to succeed in negotiation with Hong Kong businessmen. Introduction: Hong Kong is one of the biggest market hub for business investment in Asia. It blends between two cultures: English and Chinese. Due to its long period
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When talking about the most popular culture in Hong Kong‚ the first things that come up to my mind are the tea restaurants. Unlike those Cantonese teahouses‚ which can also be found in Guangdong‚ tea restaurants are pretty unique in Hong Kong. In the election of ‘things that best represent Hong Kong’ held on the Internet by RTHK in 2004‚ ‘Tea restaurant’ got the champion with 1930 votes. Meanwhile‚ ‘Pineapple bun with butter’ and ‘Coffee with tea’‚ typical food and drink provided in tea restaurants‚
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Perspectives 10.1177/0894318406286597 19:2‚ April 2006 ARTICLE Global Perspectives Steven L. Baumann‚ Contributing Editor Nursing Issues in Hong Kong Steven L. Baumann‚ RN; PhD Associate Professor‚ Hunter College of the City University of New York‚ New York Changes in nursing in Hong Kong over the past decade have had more to do with the changes in the world and the region’s economy and population than the changes instituted by the Republic of China. Hong Kong’s nearly 7 million people’s health
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Sika Nsiah-Poku INTB 1203 Case 5: Family Business Succession in Asia (Richard Ivey School of Business) Characteristics of a typical Asian Family firm. The Wang Group exhibits many characteristics of a typical Asian family firm. Their kinship relationship‚ succession plan‚ business continuity and family members hire are all similar. The Wang Group is first and foremost a family-owned business group‚ which has been active for four generations who carried the business tradition to the next generation
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Insider dealing in Hong Kong Although insider dealing has been a criminal offence under section 291 of Chapter 571‚ Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) in Hong Kong since 2003‚ the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) was initially slow to prosecute offenders‚ commencing its first criminal insider dealing prosecution only in January 2008. Factors to be considered to commence criminal proceedings In deciding whether to commence criminal proceedings against an alleged insider dealer
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Vibrant. Restless. Dynamic. Hong Kong at night is full of glittering lights‚ its streets and roads pulsing with traffic and people. The sight of the city’s skyscrapers at night was what it gave it its nickname ‘The Pearl of The Orient’. Whether you’re a night owl who starts yawning at 10 or a die-hard party animal who won’t stop till you drop‚ Hong Kong’s night scene has something to offer. Stock up on some coffee. You’re going to need it! Read also: Guy’s Guide: 5 Hong Kong Hikes Your Legs (And Instagram)
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Air pollution in Hong Kong is often so bad that it is impossible to see across Victoria Harbor due to all the haze and smog. The government did endeavor to modify the air quality but‚ sadly‚ it still deteriorates continually. Even worse‚ the Air Pollution Index recently hit a record high‚ which suggests that the air quality in Hong Kong is far lower than the international standard. It all shows that air pollution is just a growing problem and I’m writing to raise several concerns about air pollution
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Energy Wastage in Hong Kong Focus: household energy consumption Solar panels http://www.renewablepowernews.com/archives/1647 Did you know that people this year are consuming nearly twice as much energy as they were 30 years ago? If we continue to use energy at such high rates‚ reserves of non-renewable energy may run out really soon. In order to prevent this people must make small changes by using less energy in their daily lives. Even the smallest action can have an impact on the rest of
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