Cultural Difference between Hong Kong and the U.S. Hong Kong has been one of the most prosperous cities in the world for many years. The idea of Hong Kong being returned to China was frightening many Hong Kong people in the early 80s‚ but the handover turned out to be a memorable moment for most of the citizens. Today‚ Hong Kong is no longer a colony of Britain and Chinese are holding most of the top positions in the government. Not only the political and economic issues have been changed a lot
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This essay is about the development of social welfare in Hong Kong before the change in sovereignty in 1997‚ which is divided into four stages. The main factors affecting the development of social welfare in Hong Kong before 1997 will then be discussed. There are four phases in the history of social policy in Hong Kong before 1997. They are Residual social policy‚ Partial social policy‚ The Big Bang Social Policy‚ and The Incremental Social policy Phase 1 is Residual Social policy‚ which was between
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focus of discussion in this essay. In fact‚ euthanasia is allowed in countries like Holland‚ Switzerland‚ Belgium‚ Oregon of the United States (Chesterman‚ 1998). In June 1995‚ in response to legislators urging the legalization of euthanasia in Hong Kong like other countries‚ the Secretary of Health and Welfare Katherine Fok Lo Shiu-ching stated that‚ “As euthanasia is an issue with moral‚ ethical‚ social and legal implications‚ there is a need to seek views not only within the medical profession
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developmental tasks in adolescents may also be quite challenging and difficult‚ leading to the onset of adolescent depression‚ substance use‚ and ultimately suicide The number of teenagers taking their own lives is increasing rapidly each year. Hong Kong was ranked 23rd out of 107 countries following suicides per 100‚000 per year in 2009. Together we can help prevent this devastating trend going on in our youth. We need to inform everyone of what the warning signs are of a teenager contemplating
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Explain of how the Linked Exchange Rate System works in Hong Kong. A Linked Exchange Rate systems function is to keep a currency stabile to another. In this manner‚ the HK Dollar has been linked to US Dollar at the rate of 7.8 HKD to 1 USD‚ since 1983. In order to maintain this exchange rate‚ any change in the monetary base is fully backed by a corresponding change in the respective currency at this exchange rate. Most banknotes in HK are issued by three note-issuing banks. So for example
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Following Sorrita’s illustration on IDWs’ enjoying nightlife in Hong Kong‚ Susanti provides similar observation. Some IDWs‚ indeed‚ are the regular pubs visitors. Susanti gives example of an IDWs named Lasmini who engages in this particular life style simply because of her circle. Two consecutive days‚ she went with Made and friends visiting discotheque days and nights. She went back to consume alcoholic drink and ecstasy. “I have no place to sleep. Therefore‚ every time I left discotheque in the
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FINA 3088 Case Study 1 ---- Chase’s Strategy for Syndicating the Hong Kong Disneyland Loan (A)&(B) Bid Strategy of the First Round The first round bid was to show its commitment and price‚ while detailed proposal would be submitted after being shortlisted. Thus‚ Chase had mainly three kinds of concern at that stage: risk‚ profit and reputation. Reputation From Exhibit 6‚ there is no doubt that Chase was the top bank in syndicated finance in the US and over the world. However‚ it recorded
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Shouldn’t same sex marriage be legalised in Hong Kong? Outline Introduction Significance Arguments Conclusion 1. Introduction Introduction:Background Information Gay marriage around the world The Economist‚19 Nov Introduction:Background Information News: Overseas Sky Post‚ 26 Mar Introduction-Definition MARRIAGE A publicly acknowledged and supported union between a man and a woman Is recognized by law: Creates rights and obligations
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Project Proposal Of Hong Kong International Airport Department of Information Systems *** Project Proposal *** Introduction Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is the third busiest international passenger airport and operates the busiest international cargo facility in the world. It has been ranked as the busiest airport for international air cargo since 1996. In 2010‚ 50.9 million passengers used HKIA‚ and some 4.1 million tonnes of air cargo passed through Hong Kong. HKIA is connected
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Violence gangs and triad society Introduction Violence committed by young people is one of the most visible forms of violence. The ratio of youth is the largest in offending crime of violence‚ the reason is the involvement of triad society’s activities. (車焯堅‚2000) Local scholars have pointed out that‚ all youth gangs is related to triad society‚ the member of youth gangs identify with the subculture of triad society‚ it is easy to involve in crimes. (HKFYG‚ 2000) Due to the tally of youth gang
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