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  US Bazaar.com : Encyclopedia Pages : Foreign relations of Hong Kong
At present, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices under the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in countries that are the major trading partner of Hong Kong, including Japan, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Switzerland, the United States and the European Union.
Hong Kong makes strenuous law enforcement efforts, but faces serious challenges in controlling transit of heroin and methamphetamine to regional and world markets; modern banking system provides a conduit for money laundering; rising indigenous use of synthetic drugs, especially among young people.
PRC citizens who are permanent residents of Hong Kong hold a different type of passports, called the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passport, which is different from that for PRC citizens in mainland China.
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 Politics of Hong Kong - Wikipedia Mirror US   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the PRC with a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign and defense affairs.
Hong Kong issues the HKSAR passport through its Immigration Department to all PRC citizens who are permanent residents of Hong Kong (permanent residency implies that they have the right of abode in Hong Kong).
Hong Kong residents who were not born in Hong Kong (and had not naturalised as a BDTC) could only apply for the Certificate of Identity (CI) from the colonial government as travel document.
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 History of Hong Kong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Hong Kong's history during Three Kingdoms Southern and Northern Dynasties is less known owing to the of records and archaeological findings.
The development of Hong Kong was disturbed the Japanese rule during World War II The British Canadians Indians and the Hong Volunteer Defense Forces resisited the Japanese invasion by Sakai Takashi since December 8 1941 the day after the Attack on Pearl Harbor.
Relations with the PRC government in Beijing became increasingly strained as Patten introduced reforms that increased the number of elected in the Legislative Council.
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 Hong Kong (09/06)
The Hong Kong Government and the Legislative Council are currently engaged in a public consultation process intended to lead to changes in the mechanism for choosing the Chief Executive and forming the Legislative Council and move toward the "ultimate aim" of universal suffrage as prescribed by the Basic Law.
Hong Kong is endeavoring to improve its attractiveness as a commercial and trading center, especially after China's entry into the WTO, and continues to refine its financial architecture.
Hong Kong's foreign relations and defense are the responsibility of China.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2747.htm   (2839 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Hong Kong Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Right of abode issue sparked debates in 1999, while the controversy over Hong Kong Basic Law Article 23 was the focus of politics in Hong Kong between 2002-2003, and the focus of controversies have shifted to the issue of universal suffrage towards the end of 2003 and in 2004.
The name "Hong Kong" is derived from Hong Kong Island in the South China Sea, at the mouth of the Xi Jiang or Pearl River of southern China.
Hong Kong is by population the fourth largest metropolitan area of the PRC (see List of cities in China).
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 Wikinfo | Hong Kong
Hong Kong, (known as 香港 pinyin xiang1 gang3 (Cantonese: heung1 gong2), meaning Fragrant Harbour) is a special administrative region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China, consisting of several islands (in the South China Sea) and a peninsula.
The name "Hong Kong" is derived from Hong Kong Island in the South China Sea, at the mouth of the Xi Jiang or Pearl River.
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with an overall density of nearly 6,700 people per square kilometre.
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 Exports Hong Kong
The economies of Hong Kong and China are intertwined and it is in the interest of both sides to maintain the conditions that have brought growth in the region.
Hong Kong, China, and Southeast Asia are the fastest growing economies in the world, and it is to the benefit of the United States to continue to capture a large share of these markets.
Hong Kong is not only one of the largest markets for U.S. agriculture, but also is one of the markets with the greatest potential for future growth, given its strategic economic positioning as one of the three major cities in the Pearl Delta River Triangle.
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 Hong Kong Judicial Assistance
HONG KONG CENTRAL AUTHORITY: The Hong Kong Central Authority for requests under the Hague Evidence Convention is the Chief Secretary for Administration of Hong Kong SAR, Central Government Offices, Lower Albert Road, Hong Kong, tel: (011) (852) 8102954.
If application is made directly by local Hong Kong counsel, rather than in the form of a model letter of request from the American court to the Hong Kong central authority, the application must be made ex parte and must be supported by an affidavit made in Hong Kong to which the application is attached.
The Hong Kong court must be satisfied that the evidence requested will be obtained for the purposes of civil proceedings which either have been instituted before the requesting court or where institution before that court is contemplated.
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 Hong Kong
The British and Chinese governments agreed to transfer jurisdiction of all Hong Kong territories to the PRC at midnight, 1 July 1997.
With the transition to Chinese rule in 1997, television in Hong Kong must balance a tension between needing to adapt to the ideology of new political leadership with attempting to maintain the economic success of the industry.
Hong Kong: The Press of the Hong Kong Institute of Asian-Pacific Studies, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1992.
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 Hong Kong (11/01)
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with an overall density of some 6,300 people per square kilometer.
Hong Kong, as the world's tenth-largest trading entity and ninth-largest banking center, is one of the world's most open and dynamic economies.
Hong Kong is endeavoring to improve it competitiveness, especially in preparation for China's entry into the WTO, and continues to refine its financial architecture.
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 TDS; Passports, Visas, Travel Documents
Hong Kong is an independent customs territory and economic entity separate from the rest of China and is able to enter into international agreements on its own behalf in commercial and economic matters.
U.S. policy toward Hong Kong, grounded in a determination to promote Hong Kong's prosperity, autonomy, and way of life, is stated in the U.S.-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992.
The United States supports Hong Kong's autonomy by concluding and implementing bilateral agreements; promoting trade and investment; arranging high-level visits; broadening law enforcement cooperation; bolstering educational, academic, and cultural links; and supporting the large community of U.S. citizens and visitors.
www.traveldocs.com /hk/foreign.htm   (0 words)

  
 Hong Kong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Right of abode issue sparked debates in 1999 while the controversy over Hong Kong Basic Law Article 23 was the focus of politics in Kong between 2002 - 2003 and the focus of controversies have to the issue of universal suffrage towards the end of 2003 and 2004.
Hong Kong is by population the fourth metropolitan area of the PRC (see List of cities in China).
Despite the population density Hong Kong was to be one of the greenest cities Asia.
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 The EU's relations with Hong-Kong SAR -
The EC notes that the economy of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region underwent a robust recovery in 2004, with growth of 8.1%.
The EU and Hong Kong were each other’s third largest trading partner in 2004, and EU companies are leaders in a number of sectors, especially in financial and other service sectors.
The overall conduct of the September 2004 legislative elections testified to the political maturity of Hong Kong and showed that there is a sound basis for further democratisation.
ec.europa.eu /comm/external_relations/hong_kong/intro/ip05_1043.htm   (0 words)

  
 Hong Kong: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
Hong Kong consists of the island of Hong Kong (32 sq mi; 83 sq km), Stonecutters' Island, Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories on the adjoining mainland.
The island of Hong Kong was ceded to Britain in 1841.
Hong Kong: Economy - Economy Hong Kong is a free port, a bustling trade center, and a shipping and banking...
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 Hong Kong (03/05)
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with an overall density of some 6,250 people per square kilometer.
In accordance with the Basic Law, Hong Kong's constitution, 30 members of the Legislative Council were elected by functional or occupational constituencies and, beginning with the 2004 election, 30 were directly elected.
The Hong Kong Government is currently engaged in a public consultation process intended to lead to changes in the mechanism for choosing the Chief Executive and forming the Legislative Council and move toward the "ultimate aim" of universal suffrage as prescribed by the Basic Law.
www.state.gov /outofdate/bgn/h/47471.htm   (0 words)

  
 Foreign relations of Hong Kong - Hong Kong Travel - Travel to China
Hong Kong's foreign relations and defence are the responsibility of the People's Republic of China.
Hong Kong has retained considerable autonomy in all aspects, including economic and commercial relations, customs control, except diplomatic relations and defence.
Hong Kong continues to be an active, independent member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Foreign_relations_of_Hong_Kong   (0 words)

  
 Hong Kong foreign relations (United States) | Business solutions from AllBusiness.com
Hong Kong is a commercially vibrant city that imported more than $1.6 billion in U.S. agricultural, fish and forestry products in fiscal 1996.
Hong Kong, China's transparent and rules-based approach to economic policymaking has encouraged its rapid growth over the past decade and a half.
Public relations in China is as varied and sprawling as the largest and most populated country in the world.
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 The EU's relations with Hong-Kong SAR - Overview
It underlined the importance of smooth implementation of the ‘one country, two systems’ principle and set out ways in which the EU could contribute to Hong Kong’s political and economic development.
Relations are above all practical and based on mutual interest.
There is substantial and growing cooperation, both direct and indirect, as Hong Kong continues to provide a platform for deepening cooperation with mainland China.
ec.europa.eu /comm/external_relations/hong_kong/intro/index.htm   (0 words)

  
 Lamson Library » Blog Archive » China And Hong Kong : The Economic Nexus
Hong Kong (China) — Foreign economic relations — China
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Hong Kong, 1997 : The Politics Of Transition
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 Hong Kong — Infoplease.com
Hong Kong: History, Geography, Government, and Culture - Information on Hong Kong — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities.
Hong Kong's 1997 transition: U.N. enforcement mechanisms to guarantee Hong Kong's human rights will endure after the transition.
Citizenship, economy and social exclusion of mainland Chinese immigrants in Hong Kong (1).
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 HONG KONG
Reluctant Exiles?: Migration from Hong Kong and the New Overseas Chinese.
Hong Kong's Response to the Indochinese Influx, 1975-93.
For Hong Kong, the Horn Blows at Midnight The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 53:26-28 Jan/Feb '97.
www.au.af.mil /au/aul/bibs/hongkong/hk6.htm   (0 words)

  
 Foreign Affairs - Special Feature
In this special edition of Foreign Affairs, some of the world's top experts on international trade consider what will be necessary for the Doha Round to succeed — and what might happen if it does not.
Negotiators in Hong Kong now face real obstacles, but there is reason for hope-if, that is, they have the will and courage to do what is necessary to succeed.
The United States' current account deficit and foreign debt are not dire threats to its global position, as would-be Cassandras warn.
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 Special Operations.Com
The Special Duties Unit is the elite counterterrorism team within the Hong Kong Police Tactical Unit (PTU).
Indiviudally, the Operations Division is charged with the responsibilities of collating resource requirements and monitoring of territorial and regional plans in illegal immigration, Vietnamese migrants, major disasters, search and rescue operations and crowd management events.
The Branch is responsible for explaining the work of the Force and maintaining good relations with the public.
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 CHINA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Blasko, Dennis J. and Montaperto, Ronald N. Hong Kong and China: The Military and Political Implications of Reversions.
Speech at the handover ceremony, Hong Kong, June 30, 1997.
Hong Kong: The Transfer to China from a Military Viewpoint.
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 Foreign relations of Hong Kong - Wikipedia Mirror US   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Its diplomatic relations and defence are the responsibility of the Central People's Government of the PRC.
Hong Kong was under British rule before 1997.
Office of the Commissioner of PRC's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Macaoru:Международные отношения Гонконга
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 Lamson Library » Blog Archive » The Fall Of Hong Kong : China’s Triumph And Britain’s Betrayal
The Fall Of Hong Kong : China’s Triumph And Britain’s Betrayal
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Hong Kong’s New Constitutional Order : The Resumption Of Chinese Sovereignty And The Basic Law
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 Foreign relations of China - China-related Topics FM-FP - China-Related Topics
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 From Seattle to Hong Kong - Council on Foreign Relations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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Negotiators in Hong Kong now face real obstacles, but there is reason for hope -- if, that is, they have the will and courage to do what is necessary to succeed.
Copyright 2007 by the Council on Foreign Relations.
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 Yale 300 Event   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Ronnie Chan is the Chairman of the Hang Lung Development Company, a group of Hong Kong-listed companies dealing in real estate and property investment, development and management.
Chan sits on the governing boards of the World Economic Forum, the Asia Society and the East-West Center, and he is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
In Hong Kong, he chairs the Hong Kong-United States Business Council, the Executive Committee of the One Country Two Systems Research Institute, and the China Heritage Fund, and serves actively with the Hong Kong Asia Society and the Council of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
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