CENTRAL POLICY UNIT THE GOVERNMENT OF THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION THE PATTERN OF URBAN LIFE IN HONG KONG: A DISTRICT LEVEL COMMUNITY STUDY OF SHAM SHUI PO THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG FEBRUARY 2012 i Executive Summary 1. Introduction This research was commissioned by the Central Policy Unit of the HKSAR Government in response to the growing public concern over the socio-economic problems and urban decay in Sham Shui Po (hereafter as SSP). Studies
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Government should consider abolish the linked exchange rate system or pegged Hong Kong dollars with China Yuen (RMB) rather than the U.S dollars. The main reason is for this is it will help the future development of Hong Kong economy. Exchange rate is how much a currency worth in terms of other currency. If currency is free floating‚ which allows the exchange rate vary against other currencies determined by the market forces of supply and demand. Some countries may use fixed/pegged exchange rate
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Background The Standard Chartered Marathon has been organized by Hong Kong Amateur Athletics Association for 11 years since 1997. Now it becomes a signature international sporting event in Hong Kong and was recognized as a "Brand Hong Kong Event" by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2007 was successfully held on 4 March 2007‚ attracting over 37‚000 runners to the starting line. With the generous support of the public‚ the Standard Chartered
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Topic: What are the ideal body types for men and women in Hong Kong society? In what ways are these body types perpetuated through mass media‚ technology‚ and medicine? According to Bartky (1999)‚ is body modification a form of self-empowerment or self-punishment? Introduction Human body is one of the elements used to assess the attractiveness of a person. Since the aesthetics theory varies in different countries and regions due to different history and cultural background‚ the description of
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Compare the religion in Thai and Hong Kong Introduction Religion is a way to review the cultural system of a country‚ it relates humanity to spirituality. Hong Kong and Thailand have a distinct history background‚ which interpret the big difference in daily cultural practices. This essay aims to provide a brief introduction of the religion in Thailand and Hong Kong and compares their differences and similarities. It will start from the history background and general information to the details of
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Current Situation This report offers an evaluation of Hong Kong’s health care system. In this section‚ three important strengths and four fundamental weaknesses are highlighted. Strengths Hong Kong has a relatively equitable health care system. Every resident has equal access to essential health care. The financial burden of health services is financed in an equitable manner‚ and health services are reasonably equally distributed by geographical region. Establishment of the HA brought
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Introduction The fixed-linkage system was implemented in Hong Kong since 1983. The interest rates and exchange rates of Hong Kong therefore are closely related to U.S. This report is conducted to examine the influence of U.S. and Hong Kong interest rates and exchange rates movements on Hong Kong economy‚ the stock markets and the property markets. 1.1 Hong Kong exchange rates Before the implementation of linked exchange rate system‚ the Hong Kong exchange rates were volatile. During the period 1981-1984
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Export and Import Practices Hong Kong’s cosmetic and toiletries market had an estimated value of $787 million in 2002. With little domestic production of cosmetics and toiletries‚ Hong Kong relies on imports from China‚ Japan‚ the United States‚ France‚ Singapore‚ Malaysia‚ and Taiwan. Industry sources expect import growth to continue in the coming years despite the economic slowdown in Hong Kong. The constant demand from mainland Chinese tourists will also drive the growth of imported cosmetics
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AEIS-112 Argument Paper #2 Prof. James McClendon 4/28/2014 Globalization tidal wave of Hong Kong Tina Tong (2014‚ April) offers several valid reasons to oppose free trade and globalization in Hong Kong‚ the People’s Republic of China. First‚ Tong claim that globalization is changing Hong Kong traditional culture. Tong also explains that immigration problem is the important social problem in Hong Kong. While these are sound reasons to oppose free trade and globalization‚ there are also several
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POPULATION AGEING IN HONG KONG ………………………………………………………………………………..What can we do for it ? Number of Older Persons‚ 1961 to 2006 1000000 800000 600000 400000 65+ 200000 2006 2001 1996 1991 1986 1981 1976 1971 1966 0 1961 Number Year Page 1 Content Page Introduction 3 Vision‚ Mission and Definition 4 1 2 The Population Structure of Hong Kong Introduction of Population Structure in Hong Kong 1.1 Birth rate and Death rate 1.2 More about Population ageing in Hong Kong 5 6 6 The effects
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