Hong Kong in Focus

Hong Kong in Focus

Author: S. G. Rioni

Publisher: Nova Publishers

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9781590332375

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Hong Kong in Focus - Political & Economic Issues


Hong Kong Unveiled

Hong Kong Unveiled

Author: Clare Baillieu

Publisher:

Published: 2013-01-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789881900241

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"Hong Kong unveiled is an access all areas pass into Chinese culture and customs. Though written with a Hong Kong slant, it applies to any Chinese community worldwide. Invited to a Chinese wedding or business function and don't know the correct form? This book will lead you through the minefield where an innocent mistake could see you lose your friend or your business connection. Want to change a run of bad luck? Or are your jokes falling flat with your Chinese friends? Find out how and why in this far-ranging book - which also explains how many seemingly strange customs came about." --Publisher description.


Hong Kong Chronicles: Overview & Chronology

Hong Kong Chronicles: Overview & Chronology

Author: Hong Kong Chronicles Institute

Publisher: Chung Hwa Book Co. (H.K.) Ltd.

Published: 2022-06-30

Total Pages: 810

ISBN-13: 9888807323

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Overview & Chronology is the first title of the book series Hong Kong Chronicles by Hong Kong Chronicles Institute. It presents a detailed overview of Hong Kong’s local history and more than 6,500 major historical events taking place between ancient times and 2017. The book series consists of 66 volumes to be released in 42 books with 25 million words and completed in phases by 2027. It covers a historical timeline of 7,000 years – from the New Stone Age 5,000 B.C. to the inauguration of the fifth term of the HKSAR government on July 1, 2017. It includes 10 major categories, including nature, economy, culture, society, politics and people, etc. Local chronicles have the important functions of preserving history, providing reference for policymaking and educating the people. Through the compilation of local chronicles, it serves to seek out, preserve and promote the stories of people, their socio-economic development and way of life as well as political structure. It plays an important role of cultural significance in driving the future by reflecting on the past. The book series is of profound historical significance and cultural value as an accurate, objective, systematic and comprehensive record of 7,000 years of Hong Kong's transformation.


China Unveiled

China Unveiled

Author: Jayadeva Ranade

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9789381904435

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This book seeks to afford an objective, incisive insight into China. Written by a veteran Indian analyst with over 25 years of experience monitoring developments relating to contemporary China, it is an attempt to inform and promote understanding of China's policies and actions and, especially, the implications for India. The 32 essays that comprise the book present a comprehensive tour de horizon of present day China ranging across a variety of subjects. Each of the aspects touched upon have direct relevance for the international community and particularly for India and the Asia Pacific region. The first section deals exclusively with China's currently evolving internal political situation. The outline sketches of China's two top leaders suggest their personalities influence Beijing's policies and that China's domestic and foreign policies will undoubtedly bear their imprimatur. Other articles examine the equally important and rapidly evolving political scenario in China, especially concerning the selection of cadres to the Chinese Communist Party's highest echelons. The absence of veteran leaders of pre-eminence and unquestioned authority has accentuated competition within the Chinese Communist Party and indicators of potential discord, like the political upheaval involving ex-Politburo member Bo Xilai, have been identified. The book notes the attempt by China's leadership to rearrange national economic developmental priorities to remain competitive in a changing international environment. Two articles assess the implications of China's maritime ambitions and Cyber strategy, both of which are centerpieces of China's military strategy. Other articles discuss in detail the IndiaChina relationship, China's relations with some of India's neighbours, and Sino-US relations. A subject usually less focused upon though of vital strategic importance to India, namely China's strategy regarding Tibetan Buddhists and the Dalai Lama, is scrutinized in the book's concluding section. This includes the developmental activity in Tibet and plans to divert the waters of the Brahmaputra, both of which have a serious potential to impact on India. For the facility of easy reading, this book contains no citations or references.


Official Index to the Times

Official Index to the Times

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1920

Total Pages: 702

ISBN-13:

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Indexes the Times, Sunday times and magazine, Times literary supplement, Times educational supplement, Times educational supplement Scotland, and the Times higher education supplement.


The Final Years of British Hong Kong

The Final Years of British Hong Kong

Author: J. Flowerdew

Publisher: Springer

Published: 1998-02-12

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1349261351

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This book critically reviews the British experience in Hong Kong with special emphasis on the tenure of the last governor, Chris Patten, and the discourse he used in guiding the transfer of sovereignty to China. While the People's Republic of China proclaimed the recovery of Hong Kong to be just retribution for a century and a half of national shame under British rule, Patten, as the spokesperson for the British, was concerned that Britain's exit from its last significant colony should be an honourable one.


百年钟声:香港沉思录 The Summons of Centuries Past Reflections on Hong Kong: A True Account

百年钟声:香港沉思录 The Summons of Centuries Past Reflections on Hong Kong: A True Account

Author: ZhangYawen

Publisher: BEIJING BOOK CO. INC.

Published: 2017-06-01

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 7500152566

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《百年钟声:香港沉思录》八章,除过*章《漫长而艰难的中英谈判》和第五章《蹉跎岁月,峥嵘人生》是写回归前的历史截面之外,其余各章主要书写回归后的现实情状。这也许是读者*为期待也是作者*有价值的着力之处。这些方面包括:解放军驻港部队面临的各种考验和优异表现,香港各路精英的成长之路和对港贡献,香港的慈善事业,香港的民生、医疗、文化、媒体、教育,香港的廉政建设,香港面临的现实挑战与前景,等等。这些方面,是回归之后香港面貌的写照,是香港的现在进行时。其中一些章节内容,不光是当今香港成功经验的写照,对大陆乃至许多国家地区都有借鉴意义,其中*为突出的,如香港的廉政建设。


Treaty for a Lost City

Treaty for a Lost City

Author: C. L. Lim

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2022-08-11

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1108983669

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The Sino-British Joint Declaration was signed in 1984 and transferred control of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China from the 1st July 1997. This sets the scene for the establishment of the Special Administrative Region (SAR) in Hong Kong, which has been at the heart of the civil unrest in 2019-2020, culminating in the National Security Law on 30 June 2020. In the 25th anniversary year of the handover of Hong Kong, C. L. Lim uses British archival sources to re-examine the Joint Declaration, the negotiations that led up to it, and its resounding significance that continues to the present day. Beginning with Margaret Thatcher's preparations for her Beijing trip, the book takes a chronological approach and offers a valuable, single-volume history of the Joint Declaration. In light of tumultuous current events in Hong Kong, Lim provides a vital, clear explanation of the legal complexities that have underpinned the relationships between China, Hong Kong and Britain since 1979.


Russia-Ukraine Unveiled : The World at War

Russia-Ukraine Unveiled : The World at War

Author: Dr. Joseph K Thomas

Publisher: The Write Order Publication

Published: 2023-12-24

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9360457701

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"Russia-Ukraine Unveiled" takes readers on a journey through the complex history and current relations between Russia and Ukraine. From ancient origins to modern tensions, this comprehensive exploration provides insight into the political, cultural, and economic dynamics shaping the region today. Through careful analysis and compelling storytelling, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the ongoing conflict and its impact on global affairs.