1. Introduction 1.1 Background The Hong Kong airport had been removed from Kowloon City to Chek Lap Kok on 6 July 1998. The New Airport‚ which costs around HK$70.2 billion‚ consists of passenger terminal buildings‚ centralized terminal processing buildings‚ runways and taxiways‚ attached and satellite terminal concourses‚ aircraft parking positions‚ road bridges‚ aircraft maintenance facilities and support and ancillary facilities. This project was deemed critical to the public because any
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the world has investigated the method to less rely on the fossil fuel. Hong Kong‚ being a part of the world‚ should also take the responsibility to do so. Many may wonder is Hong Kong potential enough to use more renewable energy? The answer is simple-why isn’t it? Renewable Energy in Hong Kong There are many types of renewable energy‚ hydropower‚ wind powers‚ solar energy‚ etc. However‚ developing renewable energy in Hong Kong always faces lots of problems and limitations. The factors such as
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we? Calls are growing for a more equitable society with regard to the current debate on whether the minimum wage in Hong Kong should be raised to HK$35 a hour. Before making any conclusion‚ I’d like to make respond to one of the opposition’s view --minimum wage is crippling the businessman. This is an unreasonable and exaggerated argument as the booming rent price in Hong Kong is a wide known significant factor. While it is crystal clear that the businessmen are trying to pass the buck to
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[pic] Influence to Hong Kong as an international logistics hub - under the “Framework Agreement on Hong Kong and Guangdong Co-operation” | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Essay The Reason of Hong Kong Being an International Trading Region “Business-friendly environment‚ rule of law‚ free trade and free flow of information‚ open and fair competition‚ well-established and comprehensive financial networks‚ superb transport and communications infrastructure‚ sophisticated support services‚ and well-educated workforce complemented by a pool of efficient and energetic entrepreneurs. Added to these are substantial foreign exchange reserves‚ a fully convertible and
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International Journal of Public and Private Healthcare Management and Economics‚ 1(2)‚ 17-25‚ April-June 2011 17 The Politics of Health Finance Reform in Hong Kong Raymond K. H. Chan‚ City University of Hong Kong‚ Hong Kong ABSTRACT Since the late 1950s‚ Hong Kong’s public health services have increased. They are mainly funded by taxes‚ supplemented by minimal user fees. In the late 1980s‚ the government recognized the limitations of this financing model and subsequently proposed alternative
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Hong Kong is no longer a good place to live Do you enjoy living in Hong Kong? In these few years‚ it is not difficult to hear strong voice of opposition from the citizens and protest is often seen in Hong Kong. Also‚ it has been a hot debating issue that whether Hong Kong is a good place to live or not. This essay explains why Hong Kong is no longer a good place to live in the aspect of the environment‚ social harmony and housing in Hong Kong. Some people think that Hong Kong’s governance is
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Hong Xiuquan has a series of visions for 40 days and 40 nights in 1837 after failing his Civil Service exam. In these visions‚ he meets someone who calls him son. It is not until 1843 when Hong Xiuquan understands who these figures are after reading a set of books. He realizes that he met God and is called the brother of Jesus. This leads Hong Xiuquan to believe that he is “The Heavenly King” and that his mission is to cleanse China of the Manchus and others who stood in their way in order to
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CCCH9003 Modernity and Traditional Chinese Thought 2012-2013 Term Essay ‘Confucianism is of little value in today’s Hong Kong.’ Name: Cheng Ho Kwan UID: 3035068752 Introduction Historically‚ traditional Confucian philosophy fell out of use in China as modernity swept across Asia at beginning of the twentieth century. Since China was defeated by invaded of western countries and the increase industrial power and economic of Europe and United States forced Chinese people to consider
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about the foaminess of Chinea property market (both 1st and 2nd hand)‚ it shows that the risk ratios of the tier 1 cities is quite high. If you were investors and wealthy man‚ will you pour money into China property market ONLY? 2. Hong Kong Property Market In 2009‚ properites of HK bloom‚ especially for luxury properties‚ which are mainly driven by the millionaires (no‚ should be billionaires) from the mainland. The most shocking news is that the property prices continue to hit
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