Dynamic Hong Kong: from a post-colonial city to a post-metropolis Part 1. Introduction Hong Kong‚ once a British colony after the wars‚ has been well-known as a vibrant metropolitan. After 99 years of British rule‚ Hong Kong was handed over to China in 1 July 1997. After a long period of western culture instillation‚ Hongkongers remain confused about their identity in the recent 16 years of post-colonial period. This struggle in identity can be reflected from the city’s cultural‚ economic and
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Definition and Causes of minimum wage in Hong Kong 3 Implementation of the minimum wage policies around the region 4 Debate prior to the legislation of minimum wage ordinance in Hong Kong
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increase in variety‚ availability and decreasing the cost of organic food. Local trend of organic food At the end of 1980s‚ there were many cases happened in Hong Kong that poisonous crops which are contaminated with pesticide‚ people in Hong Kong raise their awareness of health. Until 1990s‚ Organic foods have been selling in Hong Kong‚ most of them are imported from North America‚ Australia‚ New Zealand‚ Europe and Japan. In the few years ahead‚ consumption of organic food is increasing. In 2000s
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The Role of Citizen Political Participation in Hong Kong and Singapore Both Hong Kong and Singapore are city states that traditionally have lacked broad political participation‚ instead political decisions were left up to a small group of leaders. Historical factors were critical in determining the role of political participation in both city states. Hong Kong’s history of colonial rule and the strength of the People’s Action Party (PAP) in Singapore acted to keep broad citizen participation
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How Would the Commercial Banks respond to Ocean’s park strategic plan? Was the park’s positioning strategy strong enough to win their confidence in the face of competition from Disneyland? SWOT Analysis Strengths: Ocean Park has a number of strengths that enables it to capture opportunities fuelled by the needs of customers. Ocean Park’s strength is its strong brand. Ocean Park developed a reputation for providing educational and entertaining activities tied to environmental conservation. Its
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Executive Summary The objective of this report is to provide comprehensive research and analysis on the political‚ economic‚ social and technological environment in Hong Kong. The research and analysis is then used to evaluate the market for potential in pet grooming service. “Hong Kong is such a cramped place that it is surprising to learn that we have hundreds of thousands of dogs sharing our city with us”‚ according to South China Morning Post (2006‚ p.14). Nonetheless‚ due to the desire for
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English for Academic and Professional Purposes (Part 1) 1 Assignment 2 Phenomenon of Cyber Bullying Among Teenagers in School *Group Members: -Higher Diploma in Information Technology (Web): Chiu Man Kai (EL) Wong Tsz Kin (Prince) Table of Contents: Introduction Page 3 Motivation of cyber bullying Page 4 The Characteristics and Effect of Cyber-Bullying Page 5 Handling of Cyber Bullying Page 6 Solution of Cyber Bullying Page 7 Conclusion Page 8 Reference Page 9 Appendix
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Mistrust of Chinese Government Article 23 After 1960: Local HK Identity 1997 Handover 2013 Introduction July 1st Protest Conclusion 2. July1st‚ 2003 protest • Annual protest led by Civil Human Rights Front • Article 23 • The Hong Kong SAR shall enact laws on its own to prohibit any act of treason‚ secession‚ sedition‚ subversion against the Central People’s Government‚ or theft of state secrets‚ to prohibit foreign political organizations or bodies from conducting political activities
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1 Executive Summary Consumer behaviors vary between different countries and market structure. This report seeks to uncover the underlying factors behind some of the biggest consumer markets‚ Australia‚ Hong Kong and China. Demographic characteristics largely affect by social and value trends such as consumption culture‚ gender roles and demand for certain goods and services. The existing relationship between these factors would be analyzed and discussed further. From an analysis of the distinct
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Executive summary This report analyses the provision of cheque services by Bank of China (Hong Kong) and evaluates the need for providing such a service. Most‚ if not all‚ banks provide this service. Nevertheless the report’s aim is to overlook this tradition and give an insight into whether a bank should really be providing this service. The Bank Wide Operation Department is in charge of the bank’s cheque clearing process. A staff member from this department was interviewed regarding the cheque
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