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Hong Kong Economic Journal


wife, and not Law Chi-Ping who was the true co-founder) and the newspaper was first published on 3 July 1973. Shortly after the publication of newspaper, the Hong Kong stock market experienced the first significant historical fall as a result of the 1973 oil crisis. Nonetheless, the Hong Kong economy had recovered by 1976 and the newspaper eventually became one of the most influential newspapers in the Chinese media world. In Sep 2006, a new shareholder (Clermont Media Limited, a BVI company) acquired the majority
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July Rhapsody


July Rhapsody (男人四十, lit. "Man Forty") is a 2002 Hong Kong drama film produced and directed by Ann Hui. The film follows Lam Yiu-kwok (played by Jacky Cheung), a Hong Kong secondary school teacher, and explores his struggles with midlife crisis, marriage and seduction by a female adolescent student. This was Anita Mui's final film appearance before her death from cervical cancer in 2003. Jacky Cheung plays Lam Yiu-kwok, a Hong Kong secondary school teacher who is facing a mid
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Public housing in Hong Kong


Public housing in Hong Kong is a set of mass housing programmes through which the Government of Hong Kong provides affordable housing for lower-income residents. It is a major component of housing in Hong Kong, with nearly half of the population now residing in some form of public housing. The public housing policy dates to 1954, after a fire in Shek Kip Mei destroyed thousands of shanty homes and prompted the government to begin constructing homes for the poor. Public housing is mainly built by the Hong Kong Housing Authority and the Hong
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Mathias Woo


Wong Live: Bauhinian Rhapsody"” Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (2006 Hong Kong) “ "Four Season Plus"” Hong Kong Sinfonietta (2004 Hong Kong) “"Dressed Up Again for the Opera"” A Charity Performance Commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the Death of Ms. Yam Kim Fai (2004) “"Mumble Jumble"” Performance Workshop (2003 Taipei) “"Happy Prince"” Edward Lam Dance Theatre (2003 Hong Kong & Taipei) “"Head without Tail"” National Theatre of China,
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Hong Kong House of Stories


Workshops 5) Regular Events. There are different exhibitions held in different periods in the House of Stories. The latest one is "Blue House Curio Store. Recognize the old things and bring a story home" which has been held from 21 Sep 2015 to 11 Jan 2016. Some exhibitions held before: "In the name of what we believe" "Memories under skin" "Naamyam exhibition" "Stall on street" Some tours are held to help the public to recognize the change between the past and recent Hong Kong
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Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library


Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library () is a public library within the Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Leisure and Cultural Building, 1 Tsui Sing Road, Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong. It is managed by the Hong Kong Public Libraries under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. It has a total floor space of 6,100 square metres, the second largest in area in Hong Kong, only behind the Hong Kong Central Library. It is also the first and only library in Hong Kong to date to have outdoor reading areas
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Ivy Ho


Ivy Ho Sai-Hong () is a Hong Kong screenwriter and film director. Ho's work has received high critical acclaim in Hong Kong. Perry Lam of "Muse" magazine wrote, 'As a writer, Ho excels as a miniaturist. Whether they are the mainlanders trying to survive and prosper in Hong Kong in ("") or the middle-aged school teacher trying to do the right thing in ("July Rhapsody"), the characters she creates are keenly observed, psychologically acute portraits. Her
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Hong Kong Commercial Daily


some Hong Kong companies which have based their businesses in mainland China, and politically-minded individuals with an interest in the HKSAR-PRC relation, are also an important target group. Its worldwide readership includes people from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, the US, Canada, Australia, UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Indonesia (starts 28 Sep 2009, officially issued), etc.. According to a survey by the Department of Journalism and Communication, Chinese University of Hong Kong, the credibility of HKCD is ranked
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Next Digital


Next Digital Limited (), previously known as Next Media Limited, founded by Jimmy Lai, has 4,041 employees (as of 30 Sep 2013) and is the largest-listed media company in Hong Kong. Subdivisions include Next Media Interactive. The corporation is known for introducing tabloid-style journalism into Hong Kong and Taiwan that set trends in both markets. Apple Daily was the first newspaper to use the massive graphics, bold headlines and full colour pages now common to all best-selling papers in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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Hong Kong Commercial Daily


23rd among the media (for example, newspapers and magazines) in Hong Kong, scoring 4.9, while the most credible is the Hong Kong Economic Journal(scoring 7.38). RTHK and Breakthrough  have conducted surveys and questionnaires for Hong Kong readers and journalists in Year 1998 and 2001 respectively. The findings reflect the credibility, political stance and popularity of a number of Hong Kong newspaper among the public. The result of the surveys has been shown in the diagram. In addition to reporting up-to-date business and financial issues,
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Jeffrey Lloyd


Jeff Lloyd (born 1 Sep 1961) is a horse racing jockey currently based in Australia. Lloyd has ridden more than 5500 winners during his international career. He rode briefly in Hong Kong during the 1993/1994 racing season, then again in 2009-2012. In 2011 he won the Hong Kong International Mile. Lloyd has ridden winners in South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia, and has also ridden in the United Kingdom, Germany, Dubai, Macau, Mauritius, and New Zealand. Lloyd holds the record
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Rhapsody of the Seas


Rhapsody of the Seas is a Vision-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International. After six years of sailing from Galveston, Texas, "Rhapsody of the Seas" repositioned on a world trip in the autumn of 2007, traveling through the South Pacific to Australia where she remained for two months, before moving to Asia, operating cruises from Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Busan in South Korea. For the summer of 2008, "Rhapsody of the Seas" operated out of Seattle, Washington, sailing to Alaska
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Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong Branch


collapsed. James Legge, as well and later Harry Parkes were not successful in their efforts to revive its activities. The Hong Kong Branch was resuscitated a century later, in December 28, 1959. The original Society published six volumes of Transactions, the first in 1847 and the last in 1859. The revived Society’s "Journal of the Hong Kong Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society" has been placed online by University of Hong Kong. Access is free for issues 3 years after the publication date. Hong Kong University Press
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Beacon Hill, Hong Kong


Beacon Hill ( or ) is a large hill in the northern part of the Kowloon peninsula in Hong Kong. It is the 65th-highest hill of Hong Kong and is 457m tall. Beacon Hill is located within the Lion Rock Country Park. The tower and its relevant equipment on the top of Beacon Hill is not open to the public and is a secured facility controlled and maintained by the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department. The hill's name date back to the Great Clearance between 1661 to 1669, which required the
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Xing Danwen


, HongKongbr Bourree Lam, "Xing Danwen Interview", Time Out Magazine, 25 November 2009, Hong Kongbr Phoenix Zhang, MING magazine, Oct 2009, Hong Kong, p180-185br Yeewan Koon, "Seeing things her way", Muse Magazine, 8 December 2009, Hong Kong, p97-99br Lin Ri, Muse Art, Oct 2009, China, p66-68br Wang Xue, PIXEL, Sep 2009, No.2, China, p44-47br Madeleine Eschenbury, "Xing Danwen: Revealing the Masquerade of Modernity
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Hong Kong Women's Sevens


an Asian Final, based on group standings. Venue/Date: Hong Kong, 28–30 March 2001" "(Source Hong Kong Union)" Summarised Venue/Date: Hong Kong, 21–22 March 2002" "(Source Hong Kong Union)" Bowl Semi Final Cup Semi Final 7th 8th Bowl Final Plate and Asian Championship Final Cup Final Venue/Date: Hong Kong, 27–28 March 2003" "(Source Hong Kong Union)" Participants: England, Aotearoa Maori New Zealand, USA, Fiji and 4 from the
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Hong Kong Women's Sevens


and 5th placed teams 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams Bowl Final Plate Final Cup Final Venue/Date: Hong Kong, March 2005" "(Source Hong Kong Union)" Bowl/Shield Semi Finals Cup/Plate Semi Finals Shield Final Bowl Final Plate Final Cup Final Venue/Date: Hong Kong March 2006 "(Source Hong Kong Union)" Summarised (but with a number of missing games) Group games Date/Venue: Hong Kong, 29–30 March 2007 "(Source Hong Kong Union)" Played
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State of emergency


of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong along with the Executive Council can prohibit public gatherings, issue curfew orders, prohibit the movement of vessels or aircraft and appoint special constable all under Chapter 245 ("Public Order Ordinance") of Hong Kong Law. Since 1997, no emergency measures have been enacted. Prior to that date, emergency measures were used for four major incidents: According to the Hungarian Constitution, the National Assembly of Hungary can declare state of emergency in case of armed rebellion
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Fares and ticketing on the Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)


towards Joo Koon, distance fares for the alighting station (Joo Koon) applies. There is no extra admin fee of $2 imposed. Contactless smart cards fully replaced their magnetic ticket predecessors on 1 December 2002, making Singapore one of the first cities to implement contactless smart card payment on all main modes of public transportation, similar to Hong Kong. The ticketing system uses the EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay contactless smart cards based upon the Symphony for e-Payment (SeP) system for public transit built on the Singapore
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Public swimming pools in Hong Kong


Public swimming pools in Hong Kong are managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). There are 44 public swimming pools in Hong Kong; 9 in Hong Kong Island, 13 in Kowloon, and 22 in the New Territories. LCSD manages public swimming pools according to Law of Hong Kong Chapter 132 sections 42 to 45. Victoria Park Swimming Pool, built and managed by the Urban Council and funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, was the first public swimming complex in Hong Kong. The 50 by 20 metre
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Public Seal of Hong Kong


The Public Seal of Hong Kong, formally known as Public Seal of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is the seal for certifying government documents and legislations of Hong Kong. It is held by the Chief Executive. Prior to the transfer of sovereignty to China in 1997, it was known as the Public Seal of the Colony of Hong Kong, used to give authority to official documents and granting Royal Assent in Hong Kong. The Governor was the keeper of the seal. The Governor of the Crown Colony of Hong Kong had possessed
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Insignificance: Hong Kong Stories


the reason why a bar in Tsim Sha Tsui does not have a good vibe. According to Lord, "Canine News" is "semi-autobiographical". Yang Jing describes the story as "Swiftian", and Lord stated the story has several of the "most sardonic swipes at" Hong Kong present in "Insignificance". Another story, "Doghouse Rhapsody" discusses various possible sources for racism. The final story is "All About Skin," in which characters decide to change the colours of their own skin
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Religion in Hong Kong


use in schools and parishes and, overall, the Hong Kong Catholic Social Communications Office acts as an information and public relations channel for the diocese. The presence of the Protestant community dates back to 1841. According to the data of HKSAR government, About 480,000 Protestants live in Hong Kong as of 2016; major denominations are Adventists, Anglicans, Baptists, Lutherans, the Christian and Missionary Alliance, the Church of Christ in China, Methodists, Pentecostals and the Salvation Army. Protestant organisations operate three post-secondary institutions: the
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Ma Kwok Po


he joined many advertisement and movie, there was also action figures and comic book written based on him. Panda Became famous and he got plenty of fans all over the world. Ma participated in the internal Olympics selection race. However, he lost in the race, quit the Hong Kong team and concentrated on studying. In 2010, W.A.H.K decided to let Panda Ma become the coach of B-Team. In Sep 2012, Panda Ma quit the job in Development Squad and became the coach of Techno Team in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Public Libraries


is also the major information centre for Hong Kong. All libraries in Hong Kong are subject to "Library Regulations" Regulators, the only part of the regulation is out of date. Such as listening area and viewing area, no person shall ─ more than one record or listen to a song, or repeat playing of any record or song; or watch more than one movie or watch a movie more than once. In addition, the library also prohibits photo taking and video recording, especially after the popularity of smartphones in
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Glyn Kerslake


guest, BBC Radio 2), Songs From The Shows (BBC Radio 2), David Jacobs (BBC Radio 2), Ned Sherrin's Loose Ends (BBC Radio 4), Radio Rhapsody (BBC Radio 3), Mick Batt's Master Class (Classic FM), Celebrating Sondheim (BBC Radio 2), Celebration of Cole Porter (RTE Dublin), The Wonderful World of Sondheim with John Wilson (Bridgewater Hall with The Hallé Orchestra), Miss Saigon in Concert (Hong Kong Symphony Orchestra, Hong Kong
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Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense


, "Perfect Nonsense" opened at The National Centre For Performing Arts in Mumbai with Robert Goodale as Seppings, Joseph Chance as Jeeves, and Matthew Carter as Wooster. In June 2016, it was announced that "Perfect Nonsense" would embark on an international tour with Robert Goodale as Seppings, Joseph Chance as Jeeves and Matthew Carter as Wooster. The tour began at Sydney Opera House, Followed by, Adelaide, Wellington, Hong Kong, Singapore, Chennai and Bangalore, finishing in November 2016. On 21 March 2019,
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Kenneth Bi


Kenneth Bi (born March 4, 1967) is a Hong Kong-born Canadian filmmaker. He has written, directed, and acted in Canada and Hong Kong in numerous theatre and film productions. Kenneth Bi is the son of two movie stars from the Shaw Brothers Studio, Ivy Ling Po and Chin Han. They have both starred in numerous films and also had a cameo on Kenneth Bi's first film "Rice Rhapsody". Kenneth Bi graduated with Honours in Theatre/Film from Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario
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Standard Chartered Hong Kong


Standard Chartered Hong Kong (officially Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, ) is a licensed bank incorporated in Hong Kong and a subsidiary of Standard Chartered. It is also one of the three commercial banks licensed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to issue banknotes for the Hong Kong dollar. The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859, when The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China opened a branch in Hong Kong. The Bank started issuing banknotes of the Hong Kong dollar in 1862, and
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Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority


The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA), previously known as the Hong Kong Examinations Authority (HKEA), is a statutory body of the Government of Hong Kong responsible for the administration of public examinations and related assessments. The authority is Hong Kong's only public examination board. Currently HKEAA administers the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) since 2012; in the past, it was responsible for the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) (discontinued since 2012 ) and the Hong Kong Advanced
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Hong Kong–India relations


Hong Kong–India relations refers to the bilateral relations between Hong Kong and India. India has a consulate general in Hong Kong. Relations between Hong Kong and India date back to the 1840s when both countries were British colonies. Trade relations between Hong Kong and India were established shortly after the British gained control of Hong Kong in 1841. The Commission for India in Hong Kong was opened in 1951. The mission was renamed as the Consulate General of India on 15 October 1996, in preparation for the transfer of sovereignty over Hong
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Political Repression in China


Hong Kong, which the Chinese government redefined the policy in 2014 on the publication of While Paper. The policy has announced a decision, which is commonly known as ‘8/31 decision’ due to its date of announcement. The decision was often criticised for not offering expected universal suffrage to the Hong Kong government. In fact, after the Umbrella Movement in 2014, a 79 days of protest against the ‘8.31 decision’, the Chinese government was not responding the public outcry but to leave no room for discussion instead. The
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Confucius' Birthday


countries with Confucian cultures hold commemorations each year, especially mainland China, Macau, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea. The birth of Confucius is not a public holiday, but it is an official public holiday for workers (not including teachers) in Taiwan, known as Teachers’ Day. In October 2006, Hong Kong officially commenced celebrating the birth date of Confucius. The roots of this traditional ceremony can be found as far back in the time of the Zhou Dynasty, and appeals to both foreign tourists and local people
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Hong Kong People's Council on Housing Policy


The Hong Kong People's Council on Public Housing Policy (; HKPCHP), formerly called the Hong Kong People's Council on Public Housing Policy (), is a Hong Kong pressure group established in 1978 and was prominent in the 1970s and 80s. It was set up by a group of social activists from the residents' group and community organisations aiming at influencing Hong Kong Government's public housing policies and as a shadow council of the Hong Kong Housing Authority. The PCPHP was preceded by the Rental Action Group against the rental rise
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Harindarpal Banga


. They have always had a close partnership and Mrs. Banga (Indra) is a woman of considerable intellect. Harindarpal Banga, has been Vice-Chairman Emeritus of Noble Group Limited since Sep 2010 & served as Vice-Chairman of the Board until Sep 2010. A Master Mariner by trade, Harindarpal Banga has experience both in the maritime and the logistics industry. In 1979 he joined the Gulf Group in Hong Kong as operations manager. The Gulf Group was a Geneva based international shipping and commodities empire. Banga quit from the
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Anthony Wong Yiu-ming


Anthony Wong Live: Bauhinian Rhapsody" (港樂 vs. 黃耀明 電幻狂想曲) which took place over three days. The production was an electronic fusion of classical and pop music, including covers of movie theme songs and other popular songs. The concerts were filmed at the Hong Kong Coliseum. Wong spoke about the event at a press conference: "I have always hoped to work with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, so this is like a dream come true. A lot of my works are quite glamorous and have an orchestral dimension to it
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Government House, Hong Kong


the handover in 1997, officers of the Hong Kong Police have guarded the building. The garden of Government House is opened twice a year to the public. At least one will be arranged in spring to enable members of the public to share the delight in viewing the full bloom of the azaleas. Visitors are usually allowed to pass by the drawing room, dining room and ballroom where key official functions are held. The open days are generally arranged during weekends. Dates are announced through press releases one week in advance. No
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Public swimming pools in Hong Kong


more fun, excitement and enjoyment for the public who no longer regard swimming as a mere form of exercise." In 1985, four such pools were planned for Kowloon and a fifth for Hong Kong Island. The Regional Council (RegCo) was founded in 1986. Prior to that date, swimming pools in the New Territories fell under the purview of the Director of Urban Services, as the Urban Services Department, the executive arm of the Urban Council, had been servicing the New Territories since its establishment in 1953. The
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Hong Kong Housing Society


The Hong Kong Housing Society () or Housing Society () for short, is the second largest public housing provider in Hong Kong (the first being the Hong Kong Housing Authority). The Society housed 147,346 residents as of 2012. The society is a non-governmental organisation and non-profit organisation. The Chairman of the society is Marco Wu () and the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director is Wong Kit-loong (). The Hong Kong Housing Society was the first major public housing agency in Hong Kong
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Charged Hong Kong


in October 2015, Charged Hong Kong was offered VIP seats directly behind Leung Chun Ying, the current Chief Executive of Hong Kong and Gregory So, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of Hong Kong. Belilios Public School EV Summer Program On 14 July 2016, Charged Hong Kong and EV Club Hong Kong co-organised an EV Summer program for Belilios Public School, the first government school for girls in Hong Kong. Held at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal car park, the event showcased a total of 17 Tesla Model S,
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Pet policy in public housing estates in Hong Kong


給狗狗一個家) started a series of actions, such as pledge signing and setting up opinion gathering booths to demand further relaxation of the prohibition of dog keeping in PRH estates. Since 25 Sep 2015, the group met representatives from the Housing Authority several times to discuss on the possibility of allowing more tenants in PRH estates to keep dogs. On 11 Jan 2016, the Housing Authority declared to allow tenants with strong special needs to keep a companion dog. Medical proof would be required. On 26 June 2017, the Subcommittee to Study
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Housing in Hong Kong


, housing accounted for an average of 36% of average monthly household expenditure, with utilities accounting for an additional 3%. Public housing is a major component of the housing in Hong Kong. About half of Hong Kong residents now live in public housing estates () and other tower blocks with some form of subsidy. The history of public housing in Hong Kong can be traced back to the 1950s, where masses of people surged into Hong Kong due to political turmoil on the mainland. This led to a drastic increase in
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Public toilet


early days of the colony of Hong Kong, people would go to the toilet in sewers, barrels or in alleys. Once Hong Kong opened up for trade (1856-1880), the British Hong Kong government determined that the appalling hygiene situation in Hong Kong was becoming critical. Thus, the government set up public squat toilets for people in 1867. But these toilets needed to cleaned by hand every day and were not popular. In 1894, plague broke out in Hong Kong and 2,500 people died, especially public toilet
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Government Records Service


Government Records Service () is a Hong Kong Government department for managing government records in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Public Records Building is an office preserving records of the Hong Kong Government by the Government Records Service. The building is located in Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It was opened in 1997. It was the first purpose-built archival facility in Hong Kong. It has public areas including a large working reference room, an exhibition hall and a search room equipped with computers for access to the extensive archival
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Military history of Hong Kong


The Military history of Hong Kong is dated back to Qin conquest. As Hong Kong is on the sea routes to the city of Guangzhou, the territories of Hong Kong served as an outer port. Numerous of precious resources like salt and pearl on the shore of Hong Kong. Thus, there is a long history of military and navy garrisoning the territory. Qin conquered southern China in 214 BCE, followed by the establishment kingdom of Nanyue. However, there are neither historical records nor archaeological finding on military in Hong Kong during
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Lai Tak Tsuen


Lai Tak Tsuen () is a public housing estate at 2 – 38 Lai Tak Tsuen Road, Tai Hang, Wan Chai District, Hong Kong. Built in 1975, it is one of the first public housing developments in Hong Kong. It was the second self-funded rental project of the Hong Kong Housing Society. The housing estate was named after a Hong Kong government officer, Michael Wright, who had served the Government of Hong Kong for more than 30 years. The Hong Kong Housing Society announced its plan to
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Hong Kong Archaeological Society


Hong Kong Archaeological Society () is a government-funded organization dedicated to carry out excavations and preserve archaeological heritage in Hong Kong. The society affiliates with the Hong Kong Museum of History to establish artifact collections and journal publications. After the discovery of prehistoric sites in Hong Kong during the 1920s, archaeology activities began in the area. Artifact recoveries and research publications appeared by the 1930s. The earliest recorded archaeologists in Hong Kong were John Schofield and Raffaele Maglioni. The unearthed stone tools, potteries, and bronze artifacts led to support
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Hong Kong independence


sentiments for British rule and waved colonial flags at public assemblies. The "Undergrad", the official publication of the Hong Kong University Students' Union (HKUSU), from February 2014, published a few articles on the subject of a Hong Kong nation including "The Hong Kong nation deciding its own fate" and "Democracy and Independence for Hong Kong". Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying used his 2015 New Year's policy address to direct harsh criticism at the magazine for promoting Hong Kong independence, which in fact had
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Edelweiss Cheung


was the tallest Miss Hong Kong since 1973. She competed in Miss Hong Kong Pageant which was held on July 19, 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. She won the Miss Hong Kong 2008 pageant. After winning the crown, Cheung was criticized for smoking and kissing her boyfriend in public. The pageant organiser TVB froze Cheung’s contract following criticism of her behaviour on public, which it deemed unfit for a Miss Hong Kong champion. Cheung was not invited to present at Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2009 and crown
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Public interest law in Hong Kong


bring public interest lawsuits on behalf of aggrieved individuals, in-house counsel working in NGOs and charities in Hong Kong are not allowed to directly represent the people these organizations serve. Some commentators believe that the inability of NGOs to directly represent clients in legal proceedings has dampened the growth of public interest law in Hong Kong. Law schools in Hong Kong also organize various programs to promote the idea of pro bono legal service to students. In January 2009, the University of Hong Kong (“HKU”) launched its first clinical
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Public interest law in Hong Kong


areas ranging from political reform to LGBT rights. It administers the Human Rights Portal, a compendium of information, and in January 2014 it hosted Hong Kong’s First Annual Public Interest Law Conference to encourage and support the growth of public interest law in the city. Pro bono committees of law firms in Hong Kong also meet on a bimonthly basis in the Hong Kong Legal Community Roundtable, a forum for international law firms to discuss development of pro bono work in Hong Kong and the region. Initially chartered in 2008, the Roundtable
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Hong Kong Cemetery


Hong Kong Cemetery (), formerly Hong Kong (Happy Valley) Cemetery and before that Hong Kong Colonial Cemetery, is one of the early Christian cemeteries in Hong Kong dating to its colonial era beginning in 1845. It is located beside the racecourse at Happy Valley, along with the Jewish Cemetery, Hindu Cemetery, Parsee Cemetery, St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery and the Muslim Cemetery. Hong Kong Cemetery contains 79 scattered Commonwealth burials of the First World War and 62 from the Second World War, which are maintained by the Commonwealth
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Public holidays in Hong Kong


Public holidays and statutory holidays in Hong Kong are holidays designated by the Government of Hong Kong. They allow workers rest from work, usually in conjunction with special occasions. The 17 "public holidays" (), also called "bank holidays" (), are set by the General Holidays Ordinance. Under the administration of the United Kingdom prior to 1997, the Queen's Birthday was a public holiday observed in the second Monday of June. It was replaced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day after the transfer
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Hong Kong Island


of Hong Kong are located on the island: Hong Kong Island is one of the five Legislative Council geographical constituencies. Human settlement of the area dates back millenia, as evidenced by Neolithic artifacts discovered in Stanley, Hong Kong Island. Qin Shihuang's imperial government settled Baiyue, and today Hong Kong Island is under the jurisdiction of Panyu County in Nanhai County, to the Western Jin Dynasty. After the sixth year of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (a.d. 331 ), it belonged to Baoan County. According to the "Hong
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Smoking in Hong Kong


Tobacco smoking in Hong Kong has declined in recent decades, with 10 per cent of Hong Kongers smoking on a daily basis as of 2017. It is the policy of the Hong Kong government to discourage smoking. Smoking is banned in most public places and tobacco advertising is prohibited. The Smoking (Public Health) Ordinance came into effect in 1982. The overall daily smoking rate in Hong Kong was 10 per cent in 2017. This has declined from 23.3 per cent in the early 1980s. Hong Kong has the world's longest
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Localism in Hong Kong


Hong Kong government headquarters, drawing a massive protester turnout and succeeding in securing a government back down. The "Undergrad", the official publication of the Hong Kong University Students' Union (HKUSU), from February 2014, published a few articles on the subject of a Hong Kong nation. Articles entitled “The Hong Kong nation deciding its own fate” and “Democracy and Independence for Hong Kong” raise the localist discourse to the level of political autonomy for Hong Kong, which in effect would be tantamount to Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Public Libraries


The Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL; ) is a system of 70 static and 12 mobile public libraries in Hong Kong. Offering a total collection of 14.35 million items, the system is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The network of libraries are interconnected by a digitalised library management system, one of the largest bilingual systems in the world, offering both Chinese and English capabilities. The library head office is located on the eleventh floor of the Hong Kong Central Library in Causeway Bay. The first public library of
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Youth in Hong Kong


large-scale protests many times to express themselves in the past couple decades. Political protests led by Hong Kong youth have become more prevalent in recent years, where these young activists have expressed concern for public and developmental affairs in Hong Kong. Many Hong Kong youth participate in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, and the 2014 Hong Kong protests were led by two student groups: Scholarism and the Hong Kong Federation of Students. In the 2014 Hong Kong protests students rallied outside Hong Kong's government headquarters calling for political reforms
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Hong Kong Women's Sevens


preceding Asian tournament. The Fiji women's team made their first international appearance since 1997. Cup Quarter Finals Shield Semi Finals Cup Semi Finals Shield Final Bowl Final Plate Final Cup Final Venue/Date: Hong Kong, March 2004 "(Source Hong Kong Rugby Union)" Participants: Aotearoa Maori New Zealand, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, USA (with Macao and Hong Kong Barbarians as showcase teams) Macao v Hong Kong Barbarians (Exhibition – three games played) 4th
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Religion in Hong Kong


the mentally handicapped and 15 camp sites. Two weekly newspapers, "The Christian Weekly" and "The Christian Times", are run by Protestants. Two ecumenical bodies facilitate cooperative work among the Protestant churches in Hong Kong. The older one, dating from 1915, is the Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union. The other one is the Hong Kong Christian Council, formed in 1954. As in the mainland China, Protestant churches in Hong Kong are infiltrated, and blur with, disruptive "Christian" cults such as the
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Mary Augusta Mullikin


. Some were signed "MM" with a date, mostly in the interim between the end of the war and her departure for England, so it is unlikely that they would not be identifiable. Mullikin died in Austin, Texas in February 1964 and was buried in Cincinnati. After her death Anna Hotchkis undertook to see to the publication of their book "The Nine Sacred Mountains of China". Their publisher, Henri Vetch, had moved to Hong Kong during the war and was preoccupied with publishing books for the Hong Kong
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List of higher education institutions in Hong Kong


The following is a list of higher education institutions in Hong Kong, under Hong Kong law. See Higher education in Hong Kong. Only the first three categories (UGC-funded institutions, self-funded institutions and public institutions, except Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education) are eligible to award bachelor's degree or above in Hong Kong. The following notation is used: Note 1: The Open University of Hong Kong was established and financed by the Hong Kong Government from 1989 to 1993. Since then, it has been
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Open University of Hong Kong


the Open Learning Institute of Hong Kong (OLI, 香港公開進修學院), was established by the Hong Kong Government in 1989. With the consent made by the Governor of Hong Kong and the Executive Council of Hong Kong in May 1997, the motion for the third reading was agreed by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. The OLI officially upgraded to the Open University of Hong Kong. The promotion marks the public recognition to the achievements and contributions made by the OUHK in the academic field. In May 1989, the Hong Kong Government
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Australia–Hong Kong relations


interests, and by the presence of a large Australian community living in Hong Kong. Article 82 of Hong Kong Basic Law permits Hong Kong to invite judges from other common law jurisdictions to sit on the Court of Final Appeal. The Hong Kong Government continues to hire and appoint Australians, with or without Right of Abode in Hong Kong, to senior post in the Hong Kong Judiciary. Former Hong Kong Director of Public Prosecutions, Kevin Zervos, was made a High Court judge in 2013. Sir Anthony Mason, Murray Gleeson,
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Tsing Yi Public Library


Tsing Yi Public Library () is a public library on Tsing Yi Island, Hong Kong. It is classified as Major District / District Libraries under the system of Hong Kong Public Libraries. Before the library was established, Hong Kong Government provided the islanders with only mobile library service. After the completion of phase IV of Cheung Hong Estate, Tsing Yi Public Library was established on the ground floor of Hong Shing House of the estate on 21 March 1986. Although the library was small, it had one children's library,
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Public interest law in Hong Kong


allowed in Hong Kong under The Hong Kong Solicitors’ Guide to Professional Conduct, the Code of Conduct of the Bar, and Legal Practitioners Ordinance. The Bar Association of Hong Kong maintains that the status quo is necessary as it reduces the likelihood of lawyers engaging in unprofessional conduct in order to ensure victory in litigation, or quickly settling a case even when the terms are not most favourable to their clients. The former Director of Public Prosecutions (now a judge of the Hong Kong Court of First Instance), Kevin Zervos,
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Hong Kong Central Library


Hong Kong Central Library is the largest library in Hong Kong, flagship library of Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) and used as Hong Kong Public Library headquarters, functioning as the territory's National Library. It is located at the intersection of Moreton Terrace and Causeway Road in Causeway Bay. Facing Victoria Harbour, the 12-storey high building occupies a gross area of with a floor area of . The building cost of the Central Library was HK$690 million ($88 million). The Library's collections amount to one fifth of the
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Ma Man-fai


also held various public positions including vice-chairman of the Hong Kong City Hall, vice-chairman of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong and secretary of the Hong Kong Arts Festival. He was also a founder of various civic organisations including the Sino-British Club of Hong Kong, Hong Kong City Hall Committee, Hong Kong Music Association and Hong Kong Caritas Career Association. He served as an interpreter for Governor Alexander Grantham. In January 1949, he co-founded the Reform Club of Hong Kong with other
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Transport in Hong Kong


its backbone". Public transport trains are operated by the MTR Corporation. The MTR operates the metro network within inner urban Hong Kong, Kowloon Peninsula and the northern part of Hong Kong Island with newly developed areas, Tsuen Wan, Tseung Kwan O, Tung Chung, Hong Kong Disneyland, the Hong Kong International Airport, the northeastern and northwestern parts of the New Territories. The Hong Kong Tramways operates a tram service exclusively on northern Hong Kong Island. The Peak Tram connects Central, Hong Kong's central business district, with
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Nepalese non-government organisations in Hong Kong


documents or media. It is arduous to reach their chairmen or members to prove their visibility. Hong Kong Tamang Ghedung ( Association ), Lamjung Sewa Samiti, Hong Kong, Miteri Service Committee, Hong Kong and Hong Kong Terhathum Forum are some examples. Nepalese NGOs voice out for Hong Kong Nepalese in public through organising protests and commenting on social issues respectively. There was a protest organised by Hong Kong Nepalese Federation in light of a Hong Kong policeman's fatal shooting of Bahadur Limbu on March 17, 2009. The protestors demanded
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Anti-Hong Kong Express Rail Link movement


The anti-Hong Kong Express Rail Link movement () was a social movement and period of civil discontent in Hong Kong between mid-2009 and early 2010. Select groups of Hong Kong residents protested at the proposed Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (abbreviated "XRL"), a high-speed railway that would link Hong Kong with mainland China's growing high-speed rail network. Segments of the general public and various interest groups opposed to certain aspects of the Hong Kong section of
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Richard Charles Lee Canada-Hong Kong Library


of Canada, Senator Poy’s papers greatly enrich our collections in Asian Canadian studies, among many other subjects. Hong Kong Newspaper Clippings Totaling more than half a million frames, the microfilm collection of Hong Kong Newspaper Clippings is dated from 1850’s to 1999. Since 1980’s, the collection covers 15 Hong Kong Chinese and English newspapers daily, which are fully indexed. The Richard Charles Lee Canada-Hong Kong Library has its roots in the Canada and Hong Kong Project in 1990. The project was co-directed by Diana
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Model Housing Estate


Model Housing Estate () is a public housing estate located at King's Road between Quarry Bay and North Point in Hong Kong, near MTR Quarry Bay Station Exit C. It is the oldest existing public housing estate in Hong Kong. It comprises 7 residential blocks completed in 1954 and 1979 respectively, offering a total of 667 flats. Unlike other public housing estate, Model Housing Estate was developed by neither the Hong Kong Housing Authority nor the Hong Kong Housing Society. Instead, it was developed by a voluntary organization called "Hong
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Alexandra House


HK$106 million. The plans were approved by the Building Authority in 1975. The tower was constructed by Paul Y. Construction and was the tallest building in Hong Kong to be constructed by slip forming to that date. The tower houses 15 lifts, and the design of the public plaza included the first outdoor escalators in Hong Kong. The building was topped out in May 1976. It received an occupation permit in September 1976. After the building was completed, Hongkong Land moved their headquarters there. In 2002, Hongkong Land refurnished the
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Hong Kong insolvency law


in the public interest. Since the decision in the "Legend" case in 2005 provisional liquidation may not be used as a means of shielding the company from creditor's claims to facilitate a restructuring in Hong Kong, although prior to that date the practice was relatively common. Separately from the provisions relating to the avoidance of transaction between the petition for winding up and the order, there are several other grounds upon which a transaction entered into by the company during the "twilight period" prior to going into liquidation may be challenged
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April Fifth Action


-of-date and repressive colonial laws for the political appeasing the People's Republic of China government after Beijing accusations that the British Hong Kong administration was allowing Hong Kong to be used as a base for subversion of the People's Republic of China. In a protest on 1 June 1997 just a month before the handover of Hong Kong which drew a crowd of 5,000 people in Hong Kong going from Chater Garden to the New China News Agency. The group was blocked off by the Hong Kong police, and did not succeed
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Hong Kong Social Workers' General Union


were arrested under the Public Order Ordinance in 1979. The social workers leading the movement felt constrained by their official organisation, the Hong Kong Social Workers' Association because it worked cooperatively with the government and did not approve of activists' involvement with the movement. After the incident a group of social workers united and formed the SWGU on 4 May 1980. Together with the Hong Kong People's Council on Public Housing Policy, the Society for Community Organization, the Hong Kong Christian Industrial Committee, the Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union
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Percy Cradock


of confidence. In September 1983, the foreign exchange market recorded a sudden fall in the exchange rate of the Hong Kong Dollar against the US Dollar. The fall in value of the Hong Kong Dollar triggered a brief public panic in Hong Kong with crowds rushing to food stalls, trying to buy every available bag of rice, food and other essential daily commodities. To stabilise the Hong Kong Dollar and to rebuild the confidence of the general public, the Hong Kong Government swiftly introduced the Linked Exchange Rate System in October, fixing
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Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport


January 2007. The Ministry of Public Security does not allow Hong Kong permanent residents to travel to the mainland with SAR passports, since both mainland and Hong Kong authorities have agreed that using passport is 'unnecessary and inappropriate' for 'domestic' travel. Instead, those who are eligible for a Hong Kong SAR passport are also eligible to apply for a Home Return Permit via the Bureau of Exit and Entry Administration of the Ministry of Public Security (represented in Hong Kong by the China Travel Service). The possession of a
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Public housing in Hong Kong


and managed under the responsibility of the Hong Kong Housing Authority and the Hong Kong Housing Society. According to the 2006 census, 3.3 million people or 48.8 percent of the population of Hong Kong lived in rental or subsidised-sale public housing; within that group, 31 percent lived in public rental housing, 17.1 percent lived in Housing Authority subsidised-sale flats and 0.7 percent lived in Housing Society subsidised-sale flats. Several designs have been used for the blocks of the public housing estates, including: According to the Cooperate
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Tin Shui Wai


tranquil environment. The Hong Kong Wetland Park, demonstrating the diversity of Hong Kong's wetland ecosystem, is in Tin Shui Wai. The routes 705 and 706 light rail stop at Wetland Park Stop. Tin Shui Wai has two public libraries. Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library is in the south, directly beside the railway station. It opened in 2013 and is the second-largest public library in Hong Kong, behind the Hong Kong Central Library. Tin Shui Wai North Public Library is small, at Tin Chak Estate
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Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens


The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens () is one of the oldest zoological and botanical centres in the world. It occupies an area of at Mid-levels, on the northern slope of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. Founded in 1864, its first stage had been opened to the public in 1871. It is the oldest park in Hong Kong. Similar to Hong Kong Park, Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens provides a natural environment and atmosphere in Central District. It is bigger than Hong Kong Park and contains more
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Electric vehicles in Hong Kong


to use EVs, it also helps organize an event that arouses the public interest to use EVs, namely the “FIA Formula E Championship”. It is found that the government is determined to provide comprehensive support, ranging from introducing preferential policies to holding promotional activity, in an effort to promote the use of EV in Hong Kong. As at April 2016, there are 1320 public chargers in Hong Kong, distributed unequally in different territories, for example, there are nearly 500 public chargers in Hong Kong Island, whereas only
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Public factory estates in Hong Kong


Public factory estates are blocks of factory buildings owned by the Government of Hong Kong. Built between the late 1950s and the early 1980s, most of these industrial buildings have been demolished during the 1990s and 2000s, while some have been converted and a few are still active. While these buildings are notable as witnesses of the history of manufacturing in Hong Kong and of the public housing policy of the Government of Hong Kong, they represent only a fraction of the industrial buildings of the territory: there were about 1,700 industrial buildings in
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Leung Tat-shing


Leung Tat-shing, OBE, JP (; born 1913) was a Hong Kong trade unionist and was the first labour representative to be appointed unofficial member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. He was born in Hong Kong in 1913. He studied at the King's College, Hong Kong from 1948 to 52. He received a certificate in public health from the Royal Society for Public Health and a certificate in tropical medicine from the Royal Society. He had been chairman of the Public Health Inspectors' Association and the Kowloon
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RTHK


/noinclude Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) is the public broadcasting service in Hong Kong. GOW, the predecessor to RTHK was established in 1928 as the first broadcasting service in Hong Kong. As a government department under the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of the Hong Kong Government, RTHK's educational, entertainment, and public affairs programmes are broadcast on its seven radio channels and three television channels, as well as commercial television channels. Unlike other public broadcasters like the BBC and NHK, which are primarily funded by licence fees,
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Public Order Ordinance


The Public Order Ordinance is the in the Laws of Hong Kong relating to the maintenance of public order, the control of organisations, meetings, processions, places, vessels and aircraft, unlawful assemblies and riots and matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. It has been one of the most controversial laws in Hong Kong of its restriction on people's freedom of expression and assembly. The most significant version of the Ordinance was passed by the British colonial government during the Hong Kong 1967 Leftist riots to give the power to Hong Kong police
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Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Corridor


then-President Hu Jintao of China and the then-Chief Executive of Hong Kong Donald Tsang. The Hong Kong Government has to pay rent to Shenzhen government for the use of the port area, amounting to RMB 6 million per year. The rental agreement lasts until 30 June 2047. Four Hong Kong public bus routes run on this corridor. They are operated by the New Lantao Bus Company and Citybus. A green public light bus route, 618, also operates from Tin Shui Wai new town. Hong Kong taxis,
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Public interest law


allowed to directly represent the people these organizations serve. Some commentators believe that the inability of NGOs to directly represent clients in legal proceedings has dampened the growth of public interest law in Hong Kong. Law schools in Hong Kong also organize various programs to promote the idea of "pro bono" legal service to students. Pro bono committees of law firms in Hong Kong also meet on a bimonthly basis in the Hong Kong Legal Community Roundtable, a forum for international law firms to discuss development of pro bono work in Hong Kong and
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Hong Kong Will Be Destroyed After 33 Years


Hong Kong Will Be Destroyed After 33 Years () is a Hong Kong science fiction short film produced by a studio called GVA Creative. It was released on YouTube in March 2014 and quickly went viral. The premise of the film is that a meteor has been projected to destroy Hong Kong after 33 years (i.e., in 2047). The storyline details the subsequent reaction of local residents and the transformation Hong Kong undergoes leading up to the date of destruction. The film is an allusion to the changes that have taken place
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Rugby union in Hong Kong


Rugby union in Hong Kong is long established, partly as a result of its being a British colony. In contrast to the People's Republic of China, it has had a continuous existence dating back over a hundred years, and is most notable for the Hong Kong Sevens tournament, the most well known of the rugby sevens tournaments. The top domestic club competition is the HKRFU Premiership. The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union was established in 1952, and joined the IRB in 1988. Rugby football has been played in Hong Kong
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Timeline of events associated with Anonymous


for the people of Hong Kong and condemns the police for harming the citizens and calls for them to instead protect the citizens. Neither the Hong Kong Government nor the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China have commented on this announcement up to date. On October 2, there have been reports that Anonymous have already taken over a few company websites in Hong Kong in accordance to a Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily. The Hong Kong Government responded that its servers and web assets are functioning normally, and have arranged
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Lo Wai-kwok


of Hong Kong and the JCI Hong Kong Ten Outstanding Young Persons in 1992. He became the president of the Hong Kong Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology in 1997 and was the president of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers from 2007 to 2008. He was the president of the Hong Kong Professionals and Senior Executives Association in 2014 and 2015. He has served in many public positions, including Council member of the City University of Hong Kong from 1991 to 1998, member of the Hong Kong Productivity Council from 1993 to
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People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison


defense duties, the Hong Kong Garrison must abide by both national and Hong Kong laws, as well as the current rules and regulations of the PLA. After its entry into Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Garrison abide by the Basic Law and the Garrison Law, actively organizing military training. According to the Garrison Law, the Garrison established working contacts with the Hong Kong Government, and opened the barracks on Stonecutters Island and Stanley to the public to promote Hong Kong people's understanding of and trust in the garrison forces and their
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Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital


Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital () is a public, community hospital with 324 beds in Lok Fu, Hong Kong. It is under the Kowloon Central Cluster managed by the Hospital Authority. Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital was found by the Hong Kong Buddhist Association. It was started building in 1966 and completed in 1970. It was then opened on 12 March 1971 by the Hong Kong Governor, David Trench. The hospital provided 350 beds and cost HK$14 million, HK$2 million of which was donated by the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Military history of Hong Kong


, the stationing of the PLA troops in Hong Kong is a significant symbol of the PRC government's assumption of sovereignty over Hong Kong. According to Hong Kong's Basic Law, military forces stationed in Hong Kong shall not interfere with local civil affairs; the Hong Kong Government shall remain responsible for the maintenance of public order. The Hong Kong Garrison, composed of ground, naval, and air forces, is under the command of the Chinese Central Military Commission. The garrison subsequently opened its barracks on Stonecutters Island and Stanley to
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St Stephen's College (Hong Kong)


in 2011, being one of the few schools in Hong Kong to own a Declared Monument in its campus. The establishment of the college dates back to 1902. A group of prominent Chinese businessmen approached the Church Missionary Society to administer a school for their sons. The inspiration came from Dr. Pibi Nay Nay Yan. The aim was to maintain the standard of teaching and level of equipment which is comparable to the best Public Schools in England. In 1903, St Stephen's College was officially established on Bonham Road in Western District
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Public Order Ordinance


rights watchdog Hong Kong Watch criticised the charge of "rioting" and "incitement to riot" under the Public Order Ordinance was vague and could lead to excessive punishment for protesters. The Public Order Ordinance has been seen as the means to suppress Hong Kong people's civil liberties. The Reform Club of Hong Kong objected the legislation of the bill when it was first introduced in 1967. It stated the bill made every peace-loving resident of Hong Kong a potential criminal and made innocent persons who were charged with offences against it
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1983 Hong Kong municipal election


plurality method. The electorate base was fully extended to all Hong Kong permanent residents over 21 to about 568,000 voters, which made the electorate increased by 17 times. Despite the two long existing political groups in the Urban Council, the Hong Kong Civic Association and the Reform Club of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong People's Council on Public Housing Policy (PCPHP), a pressure group which devoted itself to the public housing policies also fill in two candidates, vice-chairman Lam Chak-piu in Kwun Tong East and secretary
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Michael Wright (architect)


Hong Kong Institute of Architects. Wright was born in Hong Kong on 19 September 1912 into a civil servant family. He was educated at the Brentwood School in the United Kingdom and became an architect. He joined the Hong Kong government in 1938 and began to work at the former Public Works Department. He was interned during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. After the war, Wright became the chief architect of the Public Works Department and played an instrumental role in the massive effort to house the millions of refugees fleeing to Hong
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