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Topic: Eastern District, Hong Kong


  
  Eastern District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Eastern District (Traditional Chinese: 東區) is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong.
It is located in the north east of Hong Kong Island and includes the areas of North Point, the eastern portion of Causeway Bay, Quarry Bay, Shau Kei Wan, Heng Fa Chuen, and Chai Wan.
Originally a backwater of fishing villages, quarries and dockyards, the Eastern District is now mostly residential, with some industrial areas and several large shopping malls, and is densely populated.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eastern_District   (179 words)

  
 Eastern - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most modern uses of the term refer to Eastern philosophy, the Eastern world, Eastern history or ancient Asian culture, typically also including those countries whose ethnic identity and their dominant culture derive from ancient Asian culture.
Eastern culture is said to be Daoist in its integration of apparent opposites, as signified by the yin and yang.
Eastern culture is sometimes contrasted with Western Culture which is accused of being likely to engage in false dichotomies.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eastern   (237 words)

  
 Hong Kong
Hong Kong religious leaders also have noted that the Basic Law provision that calls for ties between local religious organizations and their mainland counterparts to be based on "nonsubordination, noninterference and mutual respect" could be used to limit such ties.
Hong Kong's NPC delegates also are members of the Election Committee that chose 10 of the Legislature's 60 members in 1998 and 6 of the legislatures members during the year.
Hong Kong's Society for Community Organisation estimated that tens of thousands of women in Hong Kong, largely single women and widows from the mainland, are regularly subjected to the threat of violence, abuse, robbery, and sexual harassment by cohabitors.
www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2000/eap/index.cfm?docid=686   (15073 words)

  
 Hong-Kong - LoveToKnow 1911
An agreement was entered into in 1898 whereby China leased to Great Britain for ninety-nine years the territory behind Kowloon peninsula up to a line drawn from Mirs Bay to Deep Bay and the adjoining islands, including Lantao.
The new district, which extends to 376 sq.
The Hakkas are a hardy and frugal race, belonging mainly to the hill districts.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Hong-Kong   (1837 words)

  
 Hong Kong Independence Movement (HIM)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Eastern district councillor Tsang Kin- shing, who goes by the nickname "The Bull," seems to relish his self-appointed role as a Hong Kong radio rebel.
Hong Kong (AsiaNews/Agencies) – Gao Siren, director of the central government's liaison office, said that a referendum on universal suffrage was a “challenge to the country's political and constitutional system”.
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa also said that the proposed referendum was “inappropriate, inconsistent with established legal procedures, impractical and misleading to the public”.
independenthongkong.tripod.com /HIM   (4145 words)

  
 Hong Kong Travel by Asia Travel
Hong Kong's largest venue for the performing arts, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre's facilities are among the most up-to-date in the world.
The Hong Kong Coliseum, Hong Kong polytechnic University and Kowloon station, The Kowloon-Canton Railway terminal, are nearby.
This is Hong Kong's highest peak (957 metres), from which you can see the new industrial town of Tsuen Wan to the south and all of the New Territories to the north.
asiatravel.com /hknut2.html   (2601 words)

  
 The Waterloo of Hong Kong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Hong Kong's massive anti-Article 23 street demonstration on July 1, 2003, according to Gordon Chang, 'was only the triggering event' which awakens the Hong Kong people to their desires of democracy.
As a result, the pro-democratic faction in Hong Kong, who named themselves the 'Pan-Democrats,' entered the 2004 Legislative Council Election with much confidence that they were going to hand the pro-government faction a huge defeat.
In the Hong Kong Island Election District, the 'Pan-Democrats' expected themselves to win four seats while limiting the DAB to one.
people.brandeis.edu /~hin/Monsoon05.htm   (1043 words)

  
 rec.travel guide to Hong Kong
Hong Kong proper is on an island (the second-largest of the islands) just south of the southern tip of the peninsula.
Hong Kong is a British colony, so as you may expect, cars travel on the _left_ side of the road.
Hong Kong residents and tourists are required to have valid identification on hand at all times.
www.math.toronto.edu /~joel/hongkong.html   (11629 words)

  
 Eastern Bank   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
It was founded in October 1983 in order to maintain the stability of the EC Dollar and the integrity of the banking system in order to facilitate the balanced growth and development of member states.
Brooklyn IRT Eastern Parkway Line local: local: August 23, 1920 Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum is a local station with two side platforms, located at Eastern Parkway and the Brooklyn Museum; the express tracks are under the local tracks.
Most modern uses of the term refer to Eastern philosophy, Eastern or Asian countries, Eastern history or ancient Asian culture, typically also including those countries whose ethnic identity and their dominant culture derive from ancient Asian culture.
www.wwwtln.com /finance/66/eastern-bank.html   (1587 words)

  
 See You in Asia 2006 | About Hong Kong
Hong Kong became an integral part of China in 221 BC, but it was not until the Song Dynasty that the port flourished in the trade of silk and pottery.
Although a third of Hong Kong's population lives in new towns constructed in the New Territories, the area has some scenic escapes, including the Sai Kung Peninsula, in the east, which is an unspoiled playground for hikers, campers, swimmers and boaters.
Hong Kong's cuisine is renowned for its exotic fusion of Eastern and Western flavors along with a wide variety of culinary delights.
www.seeyouinpacificasia.com /hong_kong.html   (2066 words)

  
 Hong Kong Attraction: Sightseeing in Hong Kong - Hong Kong Travel Service
Hong Kong Island, the heart of Hong Kong, is the center of economy, politics, entertainment and shopping.
Most of Hong Kong is covered with trees contrasting brilliantly against the urban sprawl of the city.
Po Lin Monastery, known as the "Buddhist Kingdom in the South", is one of the well-established Buddhist monasteries in Hong Kong.
www.travelchinaguide.com /attraction/hongkong   (974 words)

  
 Rotary International: Newsroom: Hong Kong district aids Indonesia’s tsunami survivors
Soon after Indonesia was hit by a powerful earthquake on 26 December, District 3400 Governor Ritje Rihatinah received a phone call from Alexander Mak, her counterpart in Hong Kong.
District 3450 (Hong Kong; Macao; Mongolia) has donated HK$1 million (around US$128,000) — half of the funds raised by local clubs — to the Salvation Army to provide medical care and build health clinics in Indonesia.
District 3450 has launched the We Care About You campaign, aimed at collecting greetings cards from Hong Kong students and delivering them to children in disaster-affected areas.
www.rotary.org /newsroom/programs/archives/050124.html   (921 words)

  
 Matsu (goddess)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In Hong Kong, around 60 temples are dedicated, at least partially to Tin Hau.
The temple in the Tin Hau area, east of Victoria Park, in Eastern district, on Hong Kong Island, has given its name to the area and to the MTR station serving it (Island Line).
The "Tin Hau Temple" is one of the declared monuments of Hong Kong.
www.tocatch.info /en/Tian-hou.htm   (1025 words)

  
 Hong Kong Hotels and travel Guide with shopping and Hong Kong information
The majestic Empire Hotel Hong Kong is situated in the heart of Wan Chai, famed for its sizzling nightlife.
Conveniently located near the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, this is a comfortable place to stay, in every way.
Hong Kong is renowned for restaurants featuring a vast array of culinary delights from across China, as well as for fine international fare.
www.hong-kong-hotels.ws /city-garden-hotel   (454 words)

  
 Hong Kong | District Guide | WCities Destination Guide
The south side of Hong Kong Island is a complete contrast to the concrete jungle of the northern shores.
Fanling is where the last governor of Hong Kong had his country residence and also where the last tiger of Hong Kong was sighted in the 1950s.
Lamma, Hong Kong's third largest island, is home to a large western population.
www.wcities.com /en/guide/gen_intro/86/guide.html   (935 words)

  
 Hong Kong, China Hotels - Huge discounts, Best Rate Guarantee - MyTourPal.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Empire Hotel Hong Kong is situated a block from the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center and approximately 25...
The Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel is a luxury beach resort situated on ten landscaped acres on the South China Sea,...
There are Hong Kong hotels for business travelers, Hong Kong hotels for tourists, Hong Kong hotels for families and luxurious Hong Kong hotels for the well-heeled.
www.mytourpal.com /hotelListing/China/HongKong   (785 words)

  
 15 Best Skylines in the World
Hong Kong is number one on my list for many reasons: Hong Kong has a whopping 43 buildings over 200 metres tall, 30 of which were built in the year 2000 or later!!!
Hong Kong’s skyline shows a large selection of distinct sky-reaching towers, with beautiful night lighting and reflection.
What was a tiny fishing village on the border of Hong Kong in 1970 is now a buzzing metropolis of over four million people.
www.diserio.com /top15-skylines.html   (3023 words)

  
 The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod - Giving Opportunities
Hong Kong: In Hong Kong, 6.4 million people live on a land area of 380 square miles.
In December 2005, she moved from Kunming, China, to Hong Kong, where she has been able to assume a more regional role with LCMS World Mission.
Michelle is a full-time education and humanitarian aid worker engaged in social ministry in rural China, where she is the executive director of Concordia Welfare and Education Foundation—CWEF (formerly Society).
catalog.lcms.org /GiveNow/Gift_Catalog.asp?Group=28   (847 words)

  
 Tung Wah Eastern Hospital   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
ung Wah Eastern Hospital, which was founded by the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, is situated in the quiet valley of So Kon Po, Causeway Bay, next to the Hong Kong Stadium.
Tung Wah Eastern Hospital became a public hospital under the management of the Hospital Authority in 1991 and became a member of the Hong Kong East Hospital Cluster since 1993 aiming to provide continuous community-based health care services.
The Diabetes Dental Clinic which is the first of its kind, is established in collaboration with the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong and the Prince Philip Dental Hospital to provide dental care for diabetic patients.
www.ha.org.hk /hesd/nsapi/?MIval=ha_view_content&c_id=100145   (432 words)

  
 Baker Botts LLP | Robert Neuner
United States District Court for the District of Delaware, Intellectual Property Advisory Committee, and United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of New York
In the Eastern District of Virginia, where the firm has considerable experience, he has tried three important patent cases, and in each case the jury returned a favorable verdict.
He is currently serving as a special master, overseeing all the discovery in a patent infringement case in the Southern District of New York involving an important drug.
www.bakerbotts.com /lawyers/detail_printable.aspx?id=39ce73ea-7cb8-4d4c-a451-ec105ade1a98   (381 words)

  
 Marriage in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Marriage Ordinance (Chapter 181) governs marriages contracted in Hong Kong and United States citizens wishing to marry here must comply with the provisions of this law.
In the event that neither party to the marriage is able to appear personally to file the Notice of Marriage, the necessary forms including the supplementary form required of divorced persons, can be obtained by writing the Registrar of Marriages.
After their arrival in Hong Kong, the two parties to the marriage must appear in person before the Registrar and show their identification documents.
travel.state.gov /law/citizenship/citizenship_773.html   (662 words)

  
 Central District - Hong Kong Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
It was built in 1864, and for a while was the headquarters for Hong Kongs police force.
Triangular bracing and step-backs are structural adaptations to the high wind loads caused by Hong Kong typhoons.
In front of the eastern side of the Square is the Legislative Council Building, the predecessor of which was the building of the Supreme Court.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Hong_Kong/General_Tips-Hong_Kong-Central_District-R-1.html   (884 words)

  
 Central District- Hong Kong - VirtualTourist.com
Central is an area located on Hong Kong Island and is the central business district of the city.
The top floor is the private residence of Li Ka-Shing, the richest man in Hong Kong and the chairman of Cheung Kong Holdings.
After the war all of statues were brought back to Hong Kong with the statue of Sir Thomas Jackson, the chief manager of the HSBC Bank located at the middle of the square.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Hong_Kong/Things_To_Do-Hong_Kong-Central_District-R-1.html   (716 words)

  
 AsiaMedia :: HONG KONG: Radio rebels face probe after illegal broadcast
HONG KONG: Radio rebels face probe after illegal broadcast
A close friend said Mr Tsang considered the transmission to be an act of civil disobedience because the government had yet to respond to the station's licence application.
HONG KONG: Hong Kong Electric files lawsuit against Monitor columnist
www.asiamedia.ucla.edu /article-eastasia.asp?parentid=30954   (559 words)

  
 Baker Botts LLP | R. William Beard Jr.
United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas and the Eastern District of Michigan
(Eastern District of Texas) Baker Botts represented all defendants: W.H. Münzprüfer, Maytag Corp., Alliance Laundry Systems, American Dryer, and The Dexter Company in a patent infringement case relating to coin validation devices for laundry machines.
The ITC case and the various district court actions settled on favorable terms shortly before the ITC permanent relief trial.
www.bakerbotts.com /lawyers/detail_printable.aspx?id=c69b65a1-8ae1-4f02-838b-2707353291f9   (496 words)

  
 Hong Kong Districts
In 1900, Hong Kong proper (the island and Kowloon) was a British crown colony, and the British also had a 99-year lease on the New Territories.
The districts in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon are urban districts; the others are rural.
In Hong Kong's local government structure, municipal councils are under the district boards.
www.statoids.com /uhk.html   (196 words)

  
 Ramada Hong Kong Hotel
The Ramada Hong Kong Hotel is located at the Western District on the Hong Kong Island over-looking the Victoria Harbour with the Macau Ferry Pier and Central Business, Entertainment and Shopping District nearby.
It has convenient public transportation to the Hong Kong International Airport, the Hong Kong Disneyland theme park and the AsiaWorld-Expo nearby.
The world's famous Hong Kong Tramway provides easy access to Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and the Eastern part of the Island.
www.ramadahongkong.com /hk/eng/homepage.html   (122 words)

  
 Hong Kong maps from Omni Resources - International Map & Guidebook Specialists.
Hong Kong maps from Omni Resources - International Map & Guidebook Specialists.
With maps of Hong Kong area (1:100,000) and Pearl River Delta (1:1,000,000), and the Commercial District (1:15,000) and the Central District (1:10,000).
There are 16 sheets for total coverage, plus a separate legend sheet.
www.omnimap.com /catalog/int/hongkong.htm   (119 words)

  
 DiscoverHongKong - Plan Your Trip - Vacation Packages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Hong Kong is well known as a shopping paradise.
When it comes to a serious shopping experience, Hong Kong has everything in abundance; and when it comes to cuisines, no matter what your taste is, Hong Kong has it all.
Hong Kong's cuisine is renowned for its exotic fusion of Eastern and Western flavours along with a wide variety of culinary delights.
www.discoverhongkong.com /usa/plan/vacation/pack_list.jhtml?id=11   (222 words)

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