with reference to the geology in Hong Kong. To what extent are the rock types responsible for the deep weathering profile in the territory? Hong Kong is dominated by igneous rocks which granite takes up the largest proportion of 85% of the total land area. The remaining area is underlain by sedimentary rocks superficial deposits mainly in the North West area. Other than the above rock types‚ there still a kind of rock which covers only a small area of Hong Kong‚ its metamorphic rock‚ mainly can
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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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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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1. Impact of Beijing into WTO and how it affects Hong Kong? * Entry of China into WTO * Hong Kong – It is used to be the trading port of China * If Beijing enter WTO? What will happen to Hong Kong? ANSWER ONE FILE For China‚ which is already the world’s ninth largest trading entity‚ it will mean more external trade‚ and external trade of a better quality. There will be substantial tariff reductions among China’s existing trading partners and there will be access to more trading partners
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(11055717D) Cheng Ming Xian (11704592D) Introduction Although Hong Kong has less land‚ there are always construction projects happening everywhere in Hong Kong‚ for example‚ West Kowloon Cultural District development‚ Kwun Tong redevelopment project‚ etc. However‚ workers and capital involved in the construction industry have been decreasing. In this report‚ we will discuss whether the construction industry is the ‘pillar’ industry in Hong Kong and we disagree with it. Focused industries As proposed
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Growth in Hong Kong and Singapore Valerie Johnson American InterContinental University Online Ways to Encourage Economic Growth in Hong Kong and Singapore Hong Kong and Singapore are very different in size. Singapore is half the size of Hong Kong with a population of 2.6 million‚ however Hong Kong maintains a whopping 5.5 million population. Both were created by British colonialism during the nineteenth century. They are also very competitive against each other. In order for Hong Kong and Singapore
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Critically examine the pros and cons of the Direct Subsidy Scheme in primary and secondary education in Hong Kong. Take two well-known schools as case examples (one D.S.S. and the other non-D.S.S.) to illustrate your answer. Content I. Introduction II. Background III. Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) IV. Advantages of DSS 1. To schools 2. To society 3. To parents and students V. Disadvantages of DSS 1. To schools 2. To society 3. To parents and students
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Are Hong Kong people too concerned about how much they weigh? Hong Kong people‚ especially teenagers‚ are focusing too much on their weight‚ or their body shape in other words. It has always been a hot topic among teenagers about how to lose weight even though they are actually thin enough. This essay will evaluate the reasons behind this strange phenomenon‚ and it is mainly because teenagers face pressure from their peers and is imperceptibly influenced by the mass media. Peer pressure has
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for children nowadays. In recent decades‚ fast food culture is common in Hong Kong. Besides‚ most of the children using their free time to watch television or play computer games rather than doing some physical exercise. As a result‚ the problem of obesity amount the children especially primary students in Hong Kong become seriously. Following the research which took by the Chinese University of Hong Kong‚ there are 4.7% of the Hong Kong children aged 5-17 were obese‚ using the International Obesity Task
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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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