query: where is hong kong china?

title: China Travel International Investment Hong Kong

text: China Travel International Investment Hong Kong China's Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited is an investment holding company engaged in travel, theme park, hotel, resort, passenger transportation, golf club, power generation, freight forwarding and other investments. It was established and listed in Hong Kong in 1992. Hong Kong has been an established as the central business and financial center for China and Asia. Although technically in China, it is governed independently, and therefore it must accrue its own funds to promote travel. Hong Kong is also considered a major hub to many airlines in Asia. Many people stop in Hong

title: Bank of China Tower (Hong Kong)

text: Bank of China Tower (Hong Kong) The Bank of China Tower (abbreviated BOC Tower) is one of the most recognisable skyscrapers in Central, Hong Kong. Located at 1 Garden Road, the tower houses the headquarters of the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. Designed by I. M. Pei and L.C Pei of I.M Pei and Partners, the building is high with two masts reaching high. It was the tallest building in Hong Kong and Asia from 1989 to 1992, and it was the first supertall skyscraper outside the United States, the first to break the 305 m (1,000 ft) mark.

title: Brand Hong Kong

text: Brand Hong Kong Brand Hong Kong (or BrandHK) was launched in 2001 as a government programme designed to promote Hong Kong as "Asia’s World City". The purpose of this concept is to create a reputation of Hong Kong as a top international city. This idea was formed after the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong in 1997, the event that made Hong Kong a special administrative region of China. The branding features Hong Kong as a place where "creativity, entrepreneurship, global connectivity, security and rich diversity". In 2010, following a major review and public engagement exercise, BrandHK was updated, incorporating

title: Bank of China (Hong Kong)

text: houses the headquarters of Bank of China Hong Kong. Designed by Ieoh Ming Pei, the 70-storey building's height is 315 metres with two masts reaching 369 metres. Construction began in 1985 and the building was completed in 1989, with its official opening on 17 May 1990. Bank of China Tower was the first building outside North America to break the mark, the first composite space frame high-rise building and was the tallest building in Hong Kong and Asia from 1989 to 1992. A small observation deck on the 43rd floor of the building is open to the public; visits to

title: History of Hong Kong under Imperial China

text: still in place in the New Territories. Though this Han subgroup has a somewhat potted history they are well respected in China having given rise to many influential people. They were referred to as the "gypsies of China". The Hakka people are a distinct subgroup with their own distinct cuisine that comprises many traditional and famous dishes. Henry Pottinger made his way to Asia in 1841 to eventually become the first Governor of Hong Kong under British rule by 1842, thus ending the reign of Imperial China over Hong Kong. History of Hong Kong under Imperial China The History of

title: Religion in Hong Kong

text: in Hong Kong in 2013. Among these, 5,565 are estimated to be active in the faith. The LDS Church first sent missionaries to Hong Kong in 1853 but did not establish headquarters until 1949. In 1996 the Church completed the Hong Kong China Temple in Kowloon. In 2005 the Church Administration Building Hong Kong was opened. The geographical administrative area for the China Hong Kong LDS Mission includes all of China. The Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia () is the only church of Eastern Christianity in Hong Kong. It was set up in November 1996 by the

title: Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict

text: while following and supporting the Central government policies will bring stability and prosperity to Hong Kong. However, in the Pro-democracy camp, focus on the "two systems" approach, where Hong Kong is a part of China, but Hong Kong must develop more democratic institutions and preserve freedoms and human rights to achieve prosperity, while co-operating with China. In recent years, there have been incidents of mainlandisation where some sectors of society are worried about the changing environment of Hong Kong. Mainlandisation or Integration of Hong Kong is the official policy Beijing government and its Beijing supporters in Hong Kong are actively

title: Bank of China (Hong Kong)

text: Bank of China (Hong Kong) Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited () also known as its short name Bank of China (Hong Kong) or BOCHK (), is a subsidiary of the Bank of China (via a Hong Kong-listed intermediate holding company BOC Hong Kong (Holdings)). Bank of China (Hong Kong) is the second-largest commercial banking group in Hong Kong in terms of assets and customer deposits (2008 data), with around 197 branches across Hong Kong as of the end of 2016. It is also one of the three commercial banks licensed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to issue banknotes

title: Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict

text: can be established. Likewise, since the end of Umbrella movement, the pro-Beijing camp as well Mainland officials, along with CY Leung and Carrie Lam have said that the development of democracy in Hong Kong is not a top priority, the Hong Kong government should focus on livelihood issues first. Since 1997, Hong Kong is a part of China under the "one country, two systems" approach. Within Hong Kong society, there are different views of this arrangement, such as within the political spectrum, the Pro-Beijing camp tend to focus on "one country" aspect, where Hong Kong will gradually integrate into China,

title: Bank of China (Hong Kong)

text: Jinbao was criticised by the committee and a deputy CEO, Or Man-ah, took early retirement as a result. Bank of China (Hong Kong) Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited () also known as its short name Bank of China (Hong Kong) or BOCHK (), is a subsidiary of the Bank of China (via a Hong Kong-listed intermediate holding company BOC Hong Kong (Holdings)). Bank of China (Hong Kong) is the second-largest commercial banking group in Hong Kong in terms of assets and customer deposits (2008 data), with around 197 branches across Hong Kong as of the end of 2016. It

title: China–Hong Kong football rivalry

text: as a Special Administrative Region of China under the One Country, Two Systems policy. In 2003, when China and Hong Kong were drawn together during the AFC 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification, former Chinese national football team manager, Bora Milutinovic stated: "This is incredible. How can China play Hong Kong? Hong Kong is China. They are the same country." During this campaign, China won both matches: winning 1-0 in Hong Kong and 7-0 in China. In 2015, Hong Kong was drawn into the same group with China again for the third time. This time, Hong Kong held China to a

title: Bank of China (Hong Kong)

text: China Hong Kong Branch"". Following the Bank's 2001 merger and restructuring, a new set of notes bearing the name ""Bank of China (Hong Kong)"" went into circulation in 2004. Under the "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (Merger) Ordinance", banknotes issued by the Bank of China prior to its merger remained legal tender and became the obligations of Bank of China (Hong Kong). As one of the three note-issuing banks, BOCHK is also a rotating chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Banks, the main industry body of commercial banks in Hong Kong. The Bank of China Tower in Central

title: China–Hong Kong football rivalry

text: China–Hong Kong football rivalry The China–Hong Kong football rivalry is a sports rivalry between the national association football teams of the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong. The rivalry has been exacerbated by Hong Kong's status as a Special Administrative Region of China, which means that it does not practise communism as on the mainland, a legacy of having been under British rule until the transfer of sovereignty in 1997. China and Hong Kong have been playing each other in football matches since a friendly in Hong Kong in 1978. In 1985, Hong Kong, then a British dependent territory,

title: Bank of China (Hong Kong)

text: Commercial Bank and Chiyu Banking Corporation became subsidiaries of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. Legislation was required for the merger, as Hong Kong does not allow mergers via the pooling of interests, a common procedure in the United States. The "Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (Merger) Ordinance" was approved by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong on 12 July 2001, and the merger was completed on 1 October 2001. Bank of China (Hong Kong) is a listed company of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, via its parent company BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (BOCHK Holdings). The holding

title: Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict

text: democracy. Traditionally, the pan-democratic camp campaigned for democracy in China and Hong Kong, however after the Umbrella movement, with the rise of localism, there were calls to make Hong Kong democratic first, then China or only focus on making Hong Kong democratic. In recent years, localism within Hong Kong, has been gaining popularity of Hong Kong youth, this has led to new political parties and organisations being formed. Some Localist parties have taken the latter view of democracy, while others promote the notion of Hong Kong Independence, believing that only when Hong Kong is Independent from Mainland China, real democracy

title: China Hong Kong City

text: bus terminus. The China Ferry Terminal, extended from The Royal Pacific Hotel, provides ferry services to destinations in mainland China and Macau. China Hong Kong City China Hong Kong City () is a commercial complex including five office towers which have a shopping centre, office buildings, a hotel and a ferry terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is situated along Canton Road, next to The Gateway and the Tsim Sha Tsui Fire Station. The complex is managed by Sino Group. According to its Chinese version webpage, it is the largest building in the world with golden coloured

title: China–Hong Kong football rivalry

text: On 22nd February, Hong Kong club Eastern lost 7-0 to Guangzahou in match played on the Chinese. They lost the return fixture 6-0. For the 2018 AFC Champions League, Chinese club Tianjin Quanjian and Hong Kong club Kitchee were drawn in the same group. On 13 February, 2018, Tianjin Quanjian defeated Kitchee 3-0 in China. On 4th April, 2018, Kitchee lost to Tianjin Quanjian again at home, this time 0-1. China–Hong Kong football rivalry The China–Hong Kong football rivalry is a sports rivalry between the national association football teams of the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong. The rivalry

title: 1985 China v Hong Kong football match

text: in the tournament, playing out a scoreless draw in Hong Kong. Heading into the final match, however, China was the leader of the group. After 12 May 1985, the group 3 table was as follows: "If China at least draws with Hong Kong then China will qualify for next round." "If Hong Kong wins against China then Hong Kong will qualify for next round." Hong Kong qualifies for the next round after the dramatic upset victory where they would fall to the Japan national football team 5 – 1 in a two legged home and away matchup. Japan advanced to

title: Bank of China (Hong Kong)

text: for personal transactions involving the Renminbi (RMB, the currency of Mainland China) in Hong Kong since February 2004. This means that BOCHK acts as a settlement agent for RMB banknotes and funds in Hong Kong and an intermediary between banks in Hong Kong and the People's Bank of China, the central bank of the People's Republic of China. In return, BOCHK takes a 0.125% cut of all RMB deposits in Hong Kong that are repatriated back to Mainland China. The chief executive of Hong Kong announced on 18 November 2003 that the People's Bank of China had agreed to provide

title: Hong Kong China Temple

text: Malaysia, Cambodia, Micronesia, Majuro, and Indonesia. It has a total of , two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms. Hong Kong China Temple The Hong Kong China Temple (), formerly the Hong Kong Temple, is the 48th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The LDS Church first sent missionaries to Hong Kong in 1853. Almost 140 years later, in 1992, then-First Counselor in the First Presidency, Gordon B. Hinckley, announced plans to build a temple in the territory. Finding a site on which to build, however, proved difficult, especially given the high cost

title: Hong Kong China Temple

text: Hong Kong China Temple The Hong Kong China Temple (), formerly the Hong Kong Temple, is the 48th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The LDS Church first sent missionaries to Hong Kong in 1853. Almost 140 years later, in 1992, then-First Counselor in the First Presidency, Gordon B. Hinckley, announced plans to build a temple in the territory. Finding a site on which to build, however, proved difficult, especially given the high cost of real estate in the area. Finally, it was decided that the temple would be built on the site

title: Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict

text: Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict Relations between people in Hong Kong and mainland China have been relatively tense in the early 2000s. Various factors have contributed, including different interpretations of the "One country, two systems" principle; policies of the Hong Kong and central governments to encourage mainland visitors to Hong Kong; and the changing economic environment. These tensions are expressed as hostility toward mainlanders by radical political actors and ordinary citizens alike. More broadly, it is expressed in a sense of superiority of Hong Kongers over mainlanders, resentment toward mainland-Hong Kong convergence or assimilation, interference from the mainland in Hong Kong's

title: China–Hong Kong football rivalry

text: they blocked the Hong Kong team from leaving and started rioting in China's first known case of football hooliganism. It was until 2002 that China finally qualified for the World Cup for the first time. In 2003, China and Hong Kong were once again drawn into the same group (Group 4). The first match in Hong Kong resulted in a 0-1 loss for Hong Kong via a goal scored by Hao Haidong. However, Kuwait later defeated China 1-0. China would have to defeat Hong Kong by a margin of 8 goals in order to advance. However, they final result was

title: China Hong Kong City

text: China Hong Kong City China Hong Kong City () is a commercial complex including five office towers which have a shopping centre, office buildings, a hotel and a ferry terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is situated along Canton Road, next to The Gateway and the Tsim Sha Tsui Fire Station. The complex is managed by Sino Group. According to its Chinese version webpage, it is the largest building in the world with golden coloured screenwall. The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers, managed by Sino Hotels, is part of the complex. Below the shopping centre is a

title: China–Hong Kong football rivalry

text: Kong in 2014. Prior to the first match in China, the Chinese Football Association released a poster calling the Hong Kong national football team "Hong Kong, China" and stating "This team has players with black skin, yellow skin and white skin. Best to be on guard against such a multi-layered team!" in reference to the multi-racial Hong Kong national team. This was criticised as racist in Hong Kong. In response Hong Kong fans in following matches started booing the Chinese national anthem "March of the Volunteers", played as Hong Kong's anthem since 1997 when it replaced "God Save the Queen".

title: China–Hong Kong football rivalry

text: As a result of the booing, FIFA fined the Hong Kong Football Association HK$ 40,000. The first fixture was at Bao'an Stadium, Shenzhen. Hong Kong fans were warned not to insult the Chinese flag or anthem to "endanger national security" at the risk of being arrested. The match ended 0-0, where the People's Armed Police attended armed with riot control equipment. On the day of the return match between Hong Kong and China at Mong Kok Stadium in Hong Kong, the 500 Chinese away fans were escorted from the border crossing at Shenzhen to the stadium and entering in a

title: China–Hong Kong football rivalry

text: separate entrance while being abused by Hong Kong fans. The Hong Kong Police had 1,300 officers, approximately one for every five spectators, on duty for the match. Inside, the Chinese fans waved red flags, a symbol of communism which is not practiced in Hong Kong, and sung Chinese Communist songs. Hong Kong fans responded by chanting "We are Hong Kong" and held up banners saying "Hong Kong is not China" in English. When "March of the Volunteers" was played, Hong Kong fans booed it while also turning their backs and holding up signs with "boo" written on them. With the

title: Bank of China Building (Hong Kong)

text: Bank of China Building (Hong Kong) Bank of China Building () is located at no.2A Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong. It is a sub-branch of Bank of China (Hong Kong). The site was originally occupied by the eastern part of the old City Hall, which had been built in 1869. The western part of the City Hall was demolished in 1933 to make way for the 3rd generation of the Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank Building, while the eastern part was demolished in 1947 to make way for the Bank of China Building. It was designed by Palmer

title: Bank of China (Hong Kong)

text: for the Hong Kong dollar. BOCHK is legally separated from its parent, Bank of China (BOC), although they maintain close relations in management and administration and co-operate in several areas including reselling BOC's insurance and securities services. BOCHK is also the biggest member and a founder of the JETCO ATM and payment system, and the designated clearing bank in Hong Kong for transactions involving the Renminbi (RMB / CNH). BOCHK was established on 1 October 2001 from a merger of 12 subsidiaries and associates of the Bank of China in Hong Kong, and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

title: Hong Kong mainland China driving scheme

text: Hong Kong mainland China driving scheme The Hong Kong mainland China driving scheme () is a cross-border driving scheme which allows drivers of cars with primary registration in mainland China to drive directly to Hong Kong. Currently, mainland cars have the driver seat on the left, while HK cars have driver seat on the right. Historically HK was a British colony before 1997, and adapted driving on the same side of the road as the United Kingdom. While Hong Kong is a party to the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, the PRC is not a party to the convention. As

title: Hong Kong mainland China driving scheme

title: China–Hong Kong football rivalry

text: goalless draw for both legs. Despite this, China still advanced to the next round. In 1985, Hong Kong, then a British dependent territory, played China in the AFC First Round 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification group. The final match at Workers’ Stadium, Beijing meant China only needed to avoid defeat to progress and Hong Kong had to win. However, Cheung Chi Tak gave Hong Kong the lead in the 19th minute. Li Hui equalised 12 minutes later, but Ku Kam Fai's goal at 60 minutes gave Hong Kong the win. Chinese fans were deeply unsatisfied with the final result, and

title: China–Hong Kong football rivalry

text: played China in the AFC First Round 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification group. The final match at Workers’ Stadium, Beijing meant China only needed to avoid defeat to progress and Hong Kong had to win. Despite this, Hong Kong won 2–1. In response, Chinese fans blocked the Hong Kong team from leaving and started rioting in China's first known case of football hooliganism. In 1997, Hong Kong was handed over from the United Kingdom to China but was permitted to continue to field a separate national football team under the terms of the Sino-British Joint Declaration despite its new status

title: South China AA–Hong Kong Pegasus FC rivalry

text: when they won the November match 2–1. TSW Pegasus was renamed as Sun Pegasus for the 2012–13 season. They nearly won the away league match at Hong Kong Stadium, but Dhiego Martins' controversial goal brought South China a point. Sun Pegasus was then renamed as Hong Kong Pegasus for the 2015–16 season. These are the major football honours of South China and Hong Kong Pegasus. South China AA–Hong Kong Pegasus FC rivalry The rivalry between South China and Hong Kong Pegasus is the football local derby in Hong Kong between South China and Hong Kong Pegasus (known from 2008 to

title: Bank of China Building (Hong Kong)

text: & Turner and built by Wimpey Construction in 1951 with a goal to surpass the 3rd generation Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank Building nearby to become the tallest building in Hong Kong at the time. The Bank of China Building was originally the headquarters of Bank of China in Hong Kong. When the headquarters moved into the new Bank of China Tower in 1991, this building was used by Sin Hua Bank as its headquarters. After the restructuring of China's banks to form Bank of China (Hong Kong) in 2001, the building was returned to the Bank of China again

title: China–Hong Kong football rivalry

text: 7-0, 1 goal away from qualifying. Hong Kong goalkeeper Fan Chun Yip made many crucial saves in the tournament, including saving a penalty by Zheng Zhi, which "indirectly" prevented China from advancing. Fan was named by Mainland newspapers as "The Bane of China". Most Hong Kong fans honoured him as a hero. Oddly, Oriental Daily News mocked that Fan was "flaunting his superiority". During 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying, China and Hong Kong were drawn in the same group for the second round. The political situation between the two countries had been made tenser by the Umbrella Movement in Hong

title: Hong Kong Cantonese

text: different areas of mainland China. The Hong Kong Government closed the border to halt the massive influx, but illegal immigration from Mainland China into Hong Kong continued. Because of this, the correspondence between language and ethnicity may generally be true though not absolute, as many Chinese who speak Hong Kong Cantonese may come from other areas of China, especially Shanghai or non-Cantonese regions of Guangdong where Hakka and Teochew prevail. Movement, communication and relations between Hong Kong and mainland China became very limited, and consequently the evolution of Cantonese in Hong Kong diverged from that of Guangzhou. In Mainland China,

title: Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict

text: platform. In May 2018, the government announced that support for the Basic Law (particularly Article 1) will be required for all candidates for the upcoming District Council elections in 2019. Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict Relations between people in Hong Kong and mainland China have been relatively tense in the early 2000s. Various factors have contributed, including different interpretations of the "One country, two systems" principle; policies of the Hong Kong and central governments to encourage mainland visitors to Hong Kong; and the changing economic environment. These tensions are expressed as hostility toward mainlanders by radical political actors and ordinary citizens

title: Bank of China Tower (Hong Kong)

text: and it is sometimes referred to as a "vertical knife". This earned it the nickname “一把刀”(Yaat Baa Dou) in Cantonese, literally meaning 'One Knife'. The Bank Of China Tower can be accessed by the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) by walking through Chater Garden from Central Station Exit J2. Bank of China Tower (Hong Kong) The Bank of China Tower (abbreviated BOC Tower) is one of the most recognisable skyscrapers in Central, Hong Kong. Located at 1 Garden Road, the tower houses the headquarters of the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. Designed by I. M. Pei and L.C Pei of

title: Bank of China (Hong Kong)

text: in October 2002 . As of the end of 2016, the bank had HK$2,327 billion in assets and operating profit of HK$29 billion. Its head office is in the Bank of China Tower in Central, Hong Kong. The head office is shared with the Hong Kong units of its parent company; completed in 1988, and was the first building outside of North America to exceed 1,000 feet (300 m). The opening of a branch of the Bank of China in Hong Kong in 1917 marked the entry of state-owned Chinese banks into the then-colony's banking sector. Other banks soon followed

title: Bank of China Building (Hong Kong)

text: and is used as a sub-branch. The China Club, a retro-chic, Shanghai-style club and restaurant, opened on 8 September 1991 on the top three floors (13th/14th/15th) of the building. Bank of China Building (Hong Kong) Bank of China Building () is located at no.2A Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong. It is a sub-branch of Bank of China (Hong Kong). The site was originally occupied by the eastern part of the old City Hall, which had been built in 1869. The western part of the City Hall was demolished in 1933 to make way for the 3rd generation of

title: Bank of China (Hong Kong)

text: owns a travel agency known as BOC Travel Services. This is a legacy from its acquisition of Nanyang Commercial Bank, which ran a travel agency for the convenience of its Southeast Asian customers. Although not a central bank, BOCHK issues banknotes in Hong Kong. Under present arrangements, most Hong Kong dollar notes are not issued by a central bank or monetary authority, but by three specially licensed commercial banks, these being the Bank of China, HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank. Bank of China started to issue Hong Kong dollar notes on 1 May 1994, under the name of ""Bank of

title: Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict

text: is believed to be the result of the aforementioned conflicts. The recent conflicts (anchor babies, D&G crisis, and parallel trading) further contributed to the rise of local awareness in self-identity. There are differences in culture and political backgrounds between those from Hong Kong and China. Hong Kong was ruled by the British based on the system of letters patent from the 1850s to 1997, whereas China was under the control of the Chinese Communist Party from 1949 onwards. The education that people received, the culture, and lifestyle were very different which lead to the cultural conflicts. Some Hong Kong people

title: China–Hong Kong football rivalry

text: United. In 2015, the Chinese Football Association changed their policy in that Hong Kong players in the Chinese Super League would from 2016 be considered as foreign players rather than as "home players", this partially viewed in Hong Kong as being done because Hong Kong players were able to earn more money in China because they were classed as "home players" rather than foreigners despite the Hong Kong Football Association's independence. In 2016, Guangzhou F.C., after receiving approval from the Hong Kong Football Association, created R&F F.C. for their youth team to compete in the Hong Kong Premier League. There

title: Bank of China (Hong Kong)

text: Bank, Young Brothers Banking Corporation, Wo Sang Bank and National Industrial Bank of China) were grouped into the Joint Office of Joint Public-Private Banks. The Hong Kong branches of the last three of these nine were closed in 1954 when their parents were shut down by the central government, and management of the remaining six public-private banks were transferred to the Hong Kong and Macau Regional Office of the Bank of China in 1958. The Bank of China later took over management of the Hong Kong branches of Kwangtung Provincial Bank, Hua Chiao Commercial Bank and the Bank of Communications

text: South China AA–Hong Kong Pegasus FC rivalry The rivalry between South China and Hong Kong Pegasus is the football local derby in Hong Kong between South China and Hong Kong Pegasus (known from 2008 to 2012 as TSW Pegasus and from 2012 to 2015 as Sun Pegasus). Hong Kong Pegasus FC was founded as TSW Pegasus FC by various people from the Yuen Long District Council in 2008, with the help of South China chairman Steven Lo and his entertainment company bma, as well as his spouse Canny Leung, who was one of the members of the board. Moreover, players

title: Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict

text: many infrastructure projects/policies connecting Hong Kong to mainland China. The pro-democracy camp is suspicious of such projects, arguing that mainland government slowly gaining control and influence over Hong Kong, as this integration will eventually turn Hong Kong into another mainland city and lose its special uniqueness. A key problem is the minimum or lack of consultation from the Hong Kong people as questionable benefits, this seen as 'white elephants'. Another concern is the environmental impact of such projects as well the high costs, as well some projects going over budget, which paid by the local taxpayer. However the pro-Beijing camp

title: Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict

text: values have been lost. Hong Kong is also a multi-ethnic society with different cultural values in relation to race, languages and cultures to those held by the Chinese government and many mainland residents. As a highly developed economy with a high standard of living, Hong Kong culture has different values in relation to hygiene and social propriety compared to mainland China. Hong Kong-mainland conflict is mainly attributed to the cultural differences between Hong Kong people and mainlanders, such as languages, as well as the significant growth in number of mainland visitors. Since the implementation of Individual Visit Scheme on 28

title: Hong Kong China Temple

text: of the existing mission home and chapel. Because of the land shortage in the territory, the temple had to be 'built up' instead of 'spreading out' to build. This scarcity of space contributed to the unique design of the Hong Kong Temple. The six-story building is designed to house not only the temple, but also a chapel, mission offices, and living quarters for the temple president and several missionaries. The dedication of the Hong Kong China Temple took place on May 26, 1996. The temple serves church members from parts of India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Mongolia, Guam, Hong Kong,

title: Hong Kong

text: television channels. Ten non-domestic broadcasters air programming for the territory's foreign population. Access to media and information over the Internet is not subject to mainland-Chinese regulations, including the Great Firewall. Hong Kong Hong Kong (; ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is a special administrative region on the eastern side of the Pearl River estuary in southern China. With over 7.4 million people of various nationalities in a territory, Hong Kong is the world's fourth-most-densely-populated region. Hong Kong became a colony of the British Empire after Qing China ceded Hong Kong Island

text: Kong from Europe on their way to Australia on business class flights. There are many business class flights to and from Hong Kong - in fact several airlines have flights with only business class seats. Hong Kong International Airport is a major connection point to the rest of the world and every other continent. China Travel International Investment Hong Kong China's Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited is an investment holding company engaged in travel, theme park, hotel, resort, passenger transportation, golf club, power generation, freight forwarding and other investments. It was established and listed in Hong Kong in 1992.

title: Hong Kong

text: Hong Kong Hong Kong (; ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is a special administrative region on the eastern side of the Pearl River estuary in southern China. With over 7.4 million people of various nationalities in a territory, Hong Kong is the world's fourth-most-densely-populated region. Hong Kong became a colony of the British Empire after Qing China ceded Hong Kong Island at the end of the First Opium War in 1842. The colony expanded to the Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 after the Second Opium War, and was further extended when Britain

title: Hong Kong Liaison Office

text: Hong Kong Liaison Office The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (; abbr. LOCPG or 中聯辦) is an organ of the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). It replaced the New China News Agency (NCNA) as the representative of the PRC government in Hong Kong in 2000. It is one of the most controversial organization in Hong Kong as it has been viewed as a "second government" in Hong Kong, or even the real government where the real power of

title: Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict

text: perceive mainlanders as rude, impolite, poorly educated. This further leads to locals' nonacceptance of mainlanders, especially when they travel in Hong Kong. Travelers from the mainland are growing in a tremendous number that their existence can influence the direction of government's policies. The premise of various protests within the 2010s were related to the issue of the individual visit scheme adversely affecting the daily lives of Hong Kongers. On the other hand, some Mainlanders view Hong Kong is acting like a spoiled, ungrateful child despite all the (economic) support it is getting from China. Hong Kong is increasingly viewed as

title: Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China

text: Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China The Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (Traditional Chinese: 中國香港體育協會暨奧林匹克委員會; in short SF&OC, 港協暨奧委會) is the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Hong Kong. As such it is a separate member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The current president is Timothy Fok. The headquarters building is called the Hong Kong Olympic House, located beside Hong Kong Stadium. Before the People's Republic of China (PRC) assumed sovereignty over the former British crown colony of Hong Kong in 1997, the committee was named Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong

title: Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link Hong Kong section

text: Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link Hong Kong section The Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link (sometimes abbreviated "XRL HK section") is a 26-km long stretch of high-speed rail that links Hong Kong to mainland China. It is one of the most expensive infrastructure undertakings in Hong Kong history. The line connects Kowloon with the high-speed rail network of China at Futian station in Shenzhen, then running north towards the commercial hub of Guangzhou. The railway is the first high-speed rail link between mainland China and Hong Kong; it roughly halved travel time between Hong Kong and

title: Hong Kong Cantonese

text: Hong Kong Cantonese Hong Kong Cantonese () is a dialect of the Cantonese language commonly spoken in Hong Kong, as well as Macau. Although the Hong Kong people largely identify this variant of Chinese with the term ""Cantonese"" (), a variety of publications in Mainland China describe the variant as "Hong Kong speech" (). There are slight differences between the pronunciation used in Hong Kong Cantonese and that of the Cantonese spoken in the neighbouring Chinese province of Guangdong, where Cantonese (based on the Guangzhou dialect) is a main "lingua franca". Over the years, Hong Kong Cantonese has also absorbed

title: Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict

text: the Sino-British Joint Declaration and enshrined in the semi-constitutional Basic Law of Hong Kong. Initially, many Hong Kongers were enthusiastic about Hong Kong's return to China. However, tension has arisen between Hong Kong residents and the mainland, and in particular the central government, since 1997, and especially in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Controversial policies such as the Individual Visit Scheme and the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link. have been seized on as focal points of discontent. Some (2011) argue that since the Hong Kong government failed to force through the legislation to implement Article 23 of the Basic

title: Bank of China (Hong Kong)

text: clearing arrangements, marking for the first time that the Renminbi, which is fully on the current account but not on the capital account, has been allowed to clear outside of Mainland China. The scope of such RMB business includes deposit-taking, exchange, remittances and RMB cards. Hong Kong banks were invited to apply to become the designated clearing bank for RMB business; the People's Bank of China subsequently chose BOCHK as the clearing bank, for a term of three years. According to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the major responsibilities of the clearing bank are to: Founded in 1950 in Hong

title: Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict

text: People’s Congress (NPCSC) interpretation of the Hong Kong Basic Law. These controversial interpretations have let to the legal sector of Hong Kong to stage rare silent protests over these interpretations and since 1997 four have been held. It is feared that China wants the Hong Kong's judiciary to become the same format and characteristics as in the mainland. The first march took place in 1999, when the NPCSC issued the first interpretation of the Basic Law relating to the issue of the right of abode of Chinese citizens with Hong Kong parents. The second was held in 2005 after the

title: Bank of China Tower (Hong Kong)

text: It is now the fourth tallest skyscraper in Hong Kong, after International Commerce Centre, Two International Finance Centre and Central Plaza. The site on which the building is constructed was formerly the location of Murray House. After its brick-by-brick relocation to Stanley, the site was sold by the Government for "only HK$1 billion" in August 1982 amidst growing concern over the future of Hong Kong in the run-up to the transfer of sovereignty. The building was initially built by the Hong Kong Branch of the Bank of China; its Garden Road entrance continues to display the name "Bank of China",

title: 1985 China v Hong Kong football match

text: 1985 China v Hong Kong football match China v Hong Kong was a 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification match played on 19 May 1985, noteworthy in that the surprise result caused deep dissatisfaction and hooliganism among Mainland Chinese football fans, leading to the match being immortalized as the May 19 Incident or 5.19 incident (). Due to this controversy, the match rates as one of the most notable matches in the rivalry of the China PR national football team and the Hong Kong national football team. The game resulted in a 2–1 win to Hong Kong, with goals from Cheung

title: Bank of China (Hong Kong)

text: of the Bank of Communications broke off from the Bank of China Group in 1998. The Bank of China Group started to restructure its operations in 1999 in preparation for an initial public offering. All minority shareholders (except for those of Chiyu) were bought out by the Bank of China. Formal plans for a restructuring received the approval of the People's Bank of China and were launched in January 2001. The restructuring saw all operations of the Mainland-incorporated group members merged into Po Sang Bank, which was then immediately renamed Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. Hong Kong incorporated Nanyang

text: during the medal ceremony; the PRC national anthem is played for any gold medalists. At the 2008 Summer Games, the territory hosted the equestrian events. Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China The Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (Traditional Chinese: 中國香港體育協會暨奧林匹克委員會; in short SF&OC, 港協暨奧委會) is the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Hong Kong. As such it is a separate member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The current president is Timothy Fok. The headquarters building is called the Hong Kong Olympic House, located beside Hong Kong Stadium. Before the People's Republic of China

text: History of Hong Kong under Imperial China The History of Hong Kong under Imperial China began in 214 BC during the Qin dynasty. The territory remained largely unoccupied until the later years of the Qing dynasty when Imperial China ceded the region to Great Britain under the 1842 Treaty of Nanking, whereupon Hong Kong became a British Colony. Prior to the Qin dynasty, the area was populated by a large family of non-Chinese tribes known as the Yue people (). Little is known for certain about the Yue people other than from information gleaned from ancient Chinese records and modern

title: Hong Kong dollar

text: they once had given increasing financial influence by mainland China. As Hong Kong’s financial markets are highly impacted by mainland China, the Renminbi exchange rate as well as China’s equity market remain is in a state of high volatility and continues to weigh on Hong Kong markets and the Hong Kong dollar. Hong Kong dollar The Hong Kong dollar (; sign: HK$; code: HKD) is the official currency of Hong Kong. It is subdivided into 100 cents. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is the governmental currency board and also the "de facto" central bank for Hong Kong and the Hong

title: Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict

text: Law, Beijing's relatively hands-off approach to Hong Kong changed dramatically. This view holds that the PRC's strategy is aimed at trying to dissolve the boundary between Hong Kong and the rest of China. Some representatives of the central government have adopted increasingly strong rhetoric perceived to be attacking Hong Kong's political and legal systems. More formally, the Central People's Government released a report in 2014 that asserts that Hong Kong's judiciary should be subordinate to, and not independent of, the government. The Basic Law and the Sino-British Joint Declaration guarantee the development of Hong Kong's electoral system towards universal suffrage,

title: Geography of Hong Kong

text: Geography of Hong Kong The geography of Hong Kong primarily consists of three main territories: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories. The name "Hong Kong", literally meaning "fragrant harbour", is derived from the area around present-day Aberdeen on Hong Kong Island, where fragrant wood products and incense were once traded. The narrow body of water separating Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula, Victoria Harbour, is one of the deepest natural maritime ports in the world. Hong Kong and its 260 territorial islands and peninsulas are located in the South China Sea, at the mouth of the Pearl

title: Hong Kong Liaison Office

text: Hong Kong resides, with the popular term "Sai Wan (where the headquarter of the Liaison Office is located) ruling Hong Kong" as apposed to Chung Wan, where the Hong Kong SAR government is located, due to its continuing and all-round interference into Hong Kong domestic affairs and elections. The Liaison Office was established in 2000 as the replacement of the New China News Agency (NCNA), the unofficial representative of the PRC government in Hong Kong during the colonial period since 1949. It followed the NCNA to promote the pro-Beijing united front and coordinate pro-Beijing candidates, mobilising supporters to vote for

title: Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict

text: Hong Kong, transformed from the current moral and civic education (MCE, ). The Hong Kong attempted to pass the curriculum in 2012, which lead to protests. The subject was particularly controversial for praising the :communist and :nationalist ideology of China's government on the one hand, and condemning :democracy and republicanism on the other. Since 2002, Hong Kong's press freedom has declined. From 18th place in 2002, 34th in 2011, 54th in 2012, 58th in 2013, 61 in 2014, 70 in 2015 Reporters Without Borders examines 180 countries and regions, gave a ranking to Hong Kong at 73, with China ranked

title: Hong Kong Cantonese

text: Cantonese changed while the change either did not occur in mainland China or took place much slower. For example, merging of initial into and the deletion of were observed. Due to the limited communication between Hong Kong and mainland China, these changes only had a limited effect in mainland China at that time. As a result, the pronunciation of Cantonese between Hong Kong and mainland China varied, and so native speakers may note the difference when listening to Hong Kong Cantonese and mainland China Cantonese. Hong Kong-based Cantonese can be found in Hong Kong popular culture such as Hong Kong

text: Kong and participated in 12 games (all summer) under the name just "Hong Kong". After the 1997, Hong Kong become a special territory as a result of the earlier 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration, which stipulates that, albeit being part of China, it enjoys a highly autonomous status. The Basic Law, its constitution, guarantees the territory's right to join international organisations and events independently (such as the Olympic games) that are not restricted to sovereign states, under the new name "Hong Kong, China". If any of the Hong Kong athletes wins medal in the Olympics, the Hong Kong flag is raised

title: Hong Kong independence

text: Law. Reasons cited in favour of maintaining Hong Kong as part of China include: Hong Kong independence Hong Kong independence () is a movement that advocates Hong Kong becoming an independent sovereign state. Hong Kong is a special administrative region (SAR) which enjoys a high degree of autonomy under the People's Republic of China (PRC), guaranteed under Article 2 of Hong Kong Basic Law as ratified under the Sino-British Joint Declaration. Since the transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the PRC in 1997, some Hongkongers have been concerned about Beijing's growing encroachment on the

title: Bank of China (Hong Kong)

text: suit, starting with Yien Yieh Commercial Bank in 1918. By the time the People's Republic of China was established in 1949, there were 15 branches of state owned Chinese banks in Hong Kong, plus branches of nine Mainland-incorporated banks that were public-private joint ventures. In addition, the Chinese government established Po Sang Bank in 1949 and Nanyang Commercial Bank in 1950. Both of these were incorporated in Hong Kong. In 1952, the nine public-private banks (namely, Sin Hua Bank Limited, China & South Sea Bank, Kincheng Banking Corporation, China State Bank Limited, The National Commercial Bank Limited, Yien Yieh Commercial

title: The Hong Kong and China Gas Company

text: The Hong Kong and China Gas Company The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (), commonly known as Towngas (), is the sole provider of towngas in Hong Kong. Founded in 1862, it is one of the oldest listed companies in the territory. In February 1862, the concession to supply gas to the city of Victoria (the centre of which now referred to as Central), was obtained from then governor Sir Hercules Robinson by William Glen, a newcomer to the gas industry. Incorporation took place on 3 June 1862 and, by 3 December 1864 that year, there were of

title: Sinotruk (Hong Kong)

text: Sinotruk (Hong Kong) Sinotruk (Hong Kong) Limited is a holding company incorporated in Hong Kong in 2004. Its parent company, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group, is the third largest heavy truck manufacturer in Mainland China, located in Jinan, Shandong Province. The subsidiary of Sinotruk (Hong Kong) manufactured truck in the mainland China. It was listed in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 28 November 2007. At the first trading day, its share price was closed at HK$10.86, which is much lower than its IPO price, HK$12.88, due to poor investment atmosphere in the sliding stock market at that time.

title: Sinotruk (Hong Kong)

text: the former Soviet Union and Middle East states, accounted for about 19 per cent (FY2007) both in terms of units sold and revenue. Fuel-efficient trucks currently account for about 80 per cent of the company's production. Sinotruk (Hong Kong) Sinotruk (Hong Kong) Limited is a holding company incorporated in Hong Kong in 2004. Its parent company, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group, is the third largest heavy truck manufacturer in Mainland China, located in Jinan, Shandong Province. The subsidiary of Sinotruk (Hong Kong) manufactured truck in the mainland China. It was listed in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 28

title: Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China

text: Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China (Abbr: HKCCCC) (Traditional Chinese: ) is a Protestant Christian church organization in Hong Kong. Its history can be traced back to the formation of the Church of Christ in China, which is a uniting church consisting mainly of churches with Congregational and Presbyterian traditions, including the London Missionary Society, British Baptist Missionary Society and others. Initially established as the Sixth District Association of the Guangdong Synod of the Church of Christ in China (), the Hong Kong Council was

title: Hong Kong Cantonese

text: Chinese curriculum. Due to Hong Kong's unique historical background, Hong Kong Cantonese has evolved differently from the Mandarin spoken in China, Taiwan and Singapore over the years. Hong Kong Cantonese has developed a number of phrases and expressions that are unique to the context of Hong Kong. These phrases and expressions usually make references to specific things that can only be found in Hong Kong or specific incidents that happened in Hong Kong. Here are a few examples: Here, the former refers to Hong Kong's status as a British colony, where prisoners are detained on behalf of the Sovereign, and

title: Hong Kong national football team

text: 1960 edition, leaving more inferior players to the proper Hong Kong team. The Republic of China team also won the Football at the 1954 Asian Games and Football at the 1958 Asian Games. Hong Kong has never qualified for the World Cup. However, its most celebrated victory happened during 1986 World Cup qualifying. On 19 May 1985, in Beijing, Hong Kong faced China in the final match of the first qualifying round, where Hong Kong needed a win to advance while China needed only a draw. Hong Kong, led by coach Kwok Ka Ming, produced a 2–1 upset win, with

text: not end at the time when the meeting was scheduled to be ended, and the funding application was not yet voted on. A major protest followed in January 2010. Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link Hong Kong section The Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link (sometimes abbreviated "XRL HK section") is a 26-km long stretch of high-speed rail that links Hong Kong to mainland China. It is one of the most expensive infrastructure undertakings in Hong Kong history. The line connects Kowloon with the high-speed rail network of China at Futian station in Shenzhen, then running north

title: Hong Kong–Taiwan relations

text: all regulations applicable to mainland China are automatically applied to those territories. Hong Kong–Taiwan relations Relations with Hong Kong and the Republic of China (Taiwan) are on a high level. Before 1842, both regions were part of the Qing dynasty. Since 2010, the relationship between Hong Kong and the ROC is managed through the Hong Kong-Taiwan Economic and Cultural Co-operation and Promotion Council (ECCPC) and Taiwan-Hong Kong Economic and Cultural Co-operation Council (ECCC). Meanwhile, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Hong Kong is the representative office of the Republic of China in Hong Kong. In addition, the relations with

title: Hong Kong name

text: Hong Kong name Personal names in Hong Kong generally contain differences from those in mainland China due to a lack of pinyin standardization, ethnic diversity, and the presence of English as a second language. Generally, the Cantonese majority employ one or another romanization of Cantonese. However, non-Cantonese immigrants may retain their hometown spelling in English. For example, use of Shanghainese romanization in names is more common in Hong Kong English than in official use in Shanghai where pinyin is used. Chinese names and sometimes Chinese surnames in Hong Kong may be supplemented by or replaced by an English name when

title: Jetstar Hong Kong

text: Jetstar Hong Kong Jetstar Hong Kong was a planned low fare airline, based at Hong Kong International Airport. In June 2015, Hong Kong's Air Transport Licensing Authority refused Jetstar Hong Kong's application for an operating licence. It was formed in 2012 as a venture between China Eastern Airlines and Qantas. Later, on 6 June 2013, Shun Tak Holdings, a conglomerate in Hong Kong and Macau managed by Pansy Ho invested US$66 million for a 33.3% stake with China Eastern Airlines and Qantas. Jetstar Hong Kong is a subsidiary of Shun Tak Holdings under the Listing Rules. However, Hong Kong's Air

title: Hong Kong cascade frog

text: Hong Kong cascade frog Hong Kong cascade frog or Hong Kong torrent frog ("Amolops hongkongensis") is a species of true frog from southern coastal China, once thought to be endemic to Hong Kong. Their eggs are laid on rock faces in the splash zones of cascades. In Hong Kong, it is a protected species under Wild Animals Protection Ordinance Cap 170. Originally described from the Tai Mo Shan mountain in Hong Kong, populations are now also known from Guangdong in the mainland China. In Hong Kong, the species is found in the New Territories and on Hong Kong Island. It

title: Hong Kong–Taiwan relations

text: Hong Kong–Taiwan relations Relations with Hong Kong and the Republic of China (Taiwan) are on a high level. Before 1842, both regions were part of the Qing dynasty. Since 2010, the relationship between Hong Kong and the ROC is managed through the Hong Kong-Taiwan Economic and Cultural Co-operation and Promotion Council (ECCPC) and Taiwan-Hong Kong Economic and Cultural Co-operation Council (ECCC). Meanwhile, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Hong Kong is the representative office of the Republic of China in Hong Kong. In addition, the relations with Hong Kong is also conducted by the Mainland Affairs Council, although not

title: Hong Kong drifter

text: Hong Kong drifter Hong Kong drifters () are young, educated people who left mainland China to move to Hong Kong in search of a job and a place to live. They may experience difficulty assimilating into the culture of Hong Kong, which can vary from that of mainland China. The term Hong Kong drifter was first used in China by people in Internet chat rooms. The state may be a temporary one, depending upon a person's ability to adjust to the cultural and language differences. With the aim of attracting talented people from mainland China and the rest of the

title: Bank of China (Hong Kong)

text: (HKSE: 3328). In June 1975, the Bank of China moved to increase the capital of the public-private banks. As all of the new capital was from the Chinese government, private ownership in the public-private banks was substantially reduced, in some cases to less than 1%. The 14 banks were rebranded as part of the Bank of China Group in the 1980s, after a common IT platform was established. Treasury and foreign currency exchange operations were also centralised. However, the individual banks retained their own management. They are now the second largest banking group in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong branch

title: People's Republic of China Permit for Proceeding to Hong Kong and Macao

text: People's Republic of China Permit for Proceeding to Hong Kong and Macao A People's Republic of China Permit for Proceeding to Hong Kong and Macao () or One-way Permit () is a document issued by the People's Republic of China allowing residents of mainland China to leave the mainland permanently to settle in Hong Kong or Macau. The travel restriction was needed to prevent large volumes of people coming to Hong Kong or Macau and preventing illegal immigration. Although the permit is specifically for the purpose of family reunion, not for general immigration, the scheme is controversial. Hong Kong currently

title: Hong Kong Re-entry Permit

text: travelling documents to enter Macau for a maximum period of one year. However, all Hong Kong Identity Cards are not travelling documents for immigration control points of mainland China. Holders of Hong Kong Identity cards or Hong Kong Re-entry Permit must apply for Home Return Permit to enter mainland China. Hong Kong Re-entry Permit Hong Kong Re-entry Permit () are issued to Hong Kong residents by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for travel to the mainland China and Macau Special Administrative Region. The eligibility of Hong Kong Re-entry permit is: However, holders of Hong Kong Identity Cards (bearing

title: Hong Kong–Malaysia relations

text: Hong Kong–Malaysia relations Hong Kong–Malaysia relations ( ; ; Jawi: هوبوڠن هونج كونج–مليسيا) refers to bilateral diplomatic relations between Hong Kong and Malaysia. Under the "One Country, Two Systems" law, the People's Republic of China is responsible for diplomatic and defence affairs of Hong Kong. However, Hong Kong enjoys significant autonomy in economic, trade, financial and monetary matters. Malaysia maintains a consulate general office in Hong Kong. As a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong is formally represented in Malaysia by the Chinese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Hong Kong's trade relations with Malaysia are handled

title: Aberdeen, Hong Kong

text: "Heung Kong") originates. "Heung Kong Tsuen" (香港村, "Hong Kong village") on Ap Lei Chau was mentioned on Ming-era maps. Another walled village called Heung Kong Wai in Wong Chuk Hang was also founded during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty. "Hong Kong" means "fragrant harbour", and it was Aberdeen where incense trees ("Aquilaria sinensis") from the New Territories used to be brought for export to other cities in China. One alternative Chinese name was "Shek Pai Wan" (石排灣). In the Second World War, during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong (1941-1945), the Chinese name of Aberdeen, "Hong Kong Tsai",

title: Hong Kong cascade frog

text: pictures in the gallery as of yet. Hong Kong cascade frog Hong Kong cascade frog or Hong Kong torrent frog ("Amolops hongkongensis") is a species of true frog from southern coastal China, once thought to be endemic to Hong Kong. Their eggs are laid on rock faces in the splash zones of cascades. In Hong Kong, it is a protected species under Wild Animals Protection Ordinance Cap 170. Originally described from the Tai Mo Shan mountain in Hong Kong, populations are now also known from Guangdong in the mainland China. In Hong Kong, the species is found in the New

title: Hong Kong drifter

text: mainland students in Hong Kong universities has also spurred discontent among some local Hong Kong students. For example, a Facebook page was launched called "Anti-mainlandisation of Hong Kong University" (反對本港大學濫收大陸學生) was launched due to the increasing proportion of mainland students being admitted to local universities. Hong Kong drifter Hong Kong drifters () are young, educated people who left mainland China to move to Hong Kong in search of a job and a place to live. They may experience difficulty assimilating into the culture of Hong Kong, which can vary from that of mainland China. The term Hong Kong drifter was

title: Air Hong Kong

text: Air Hong Kong Air Hong Kong (stylized as air Hongkong) () is an all-cargo airline based in Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong, with its main hub at Hong Kong International Airport. The airline operates an express freight network to 12 destinations in nine countries, including China, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Republic of China (Taiwan), Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. It has a fleet of Airbus A300-600F General Freighters, which the airline was the launch customer of this new variant. Its head office is located on the fourth floor of the South Tower of Cathay Pacific City. Air Hong Kong was

title: Christianity in Hong Kong

text: first sent missionaries to Hong Kong in 1853 but did not establish a headquarters until 1949. In 1996 the Church completed the Hong Kong China Temple in Kowloon. In 2005, the Church dedicated the Church Administration Building Hong Kong on Gloucester Road in Wan Chai. The geographical administrative area for the China Hong Kong Mission includes all of China. There are missionaries in Macau but , there are no LDS Missionaries preaching within mainland China, although there are some service Missionaries. In the Catholic community, Caritas is the official social welfare arm of the Church in Hong Kong. These services

title: Taxation in Hong Kong

text: Taxation in Hong Kong Under Article 108 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong, the taxation system in Hong Kong is independent of, and different from, the taxation system in mainland China. In addition, under Article 106 of the Hong Kong Basic Law, Hong Kong enjoys independent public finance, and no tax revenue is handed over to the Central Government in China. The taxation system in Hong Kong is generally considered to be simple, transparent and straightforward among jurisdictions in the world. Taxes are collected through the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). Since the Common Law System is applied in Hong

title: Media of Hong Kong

text: Wei Po", are owned by the Central Government Liaison Office. In December 2015, the "South China Morning Post" – Hong Kong's newspaper of record – was acquired by the Alibaba Group, with the declared aim of promoting an alternative pro-China narrative to international media. The freedom of press is protected by the Bill of Rights, in contrast to the rest of China where control over media is pervasive. However, this freedom has been in decline since the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong in 1997. According to the Reporters Without Borders, Hong Kong enjoyed "real press freedom" and ranked second

title: Hong Kong dollar

text: Hong Kong dollar The Hong Kong dollar (; sign: HK$; code: HKD) is the official currency of Hong Kong. It is subdivided into 100 cents. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is the governmental currency board and also the "de facto" central bank for Hong Kong and the Hong Kong dollar. Under the licence from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, three commercial banks are licensed to issue their own banknotes for general circulation in Hong Kong. The three commercial banks, HSBC, Bank of China and Standard Chartered issue their own designs of banknotes in denominations of HK$20, HK$50, HK$100, HK$500 and

title: Hong Kong people

text: Kong and settled in other parts of the world. As a result, there are groups of Hong Kongers that hold immigrant status in other countries. Some who emigrated during that period have since returned to Hong Kong. Due to China's "one country, two systems" policy, Hong Kong is a highly autonomous region and operates largely independently of China, having its own passport, currency, flag, and official languages (Cantonese and English instead of Mandarin). Furthermore, due to increasing social and political tensions between Hong Kong and Mainland China and desinicisation in the territory, a recent poll found that most Hong Kong