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	Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hong Kong is on the eastern side of the Pearl River Delta on the southeastern coast of China, facing the South China Sea in the south, and bordering the Guangdong Province in the north.
		The liberation of Hong Kong in 1945 was celebrated at the Cenotaph in Victoria with the raising of the Union Flag and the Flag of the Republic of China.
		Hong Kong's climate is subtropical and prone to monsoons.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hong_Kong (6513 words)

	Hong Kong - MSN Encarta
		Hong Kong is bordered on the north by Guangdong Province and on the east, west, and south by the South China Sea.
		Hong Kong’s mainland portion consists of the urban area of Kowloon and a portion of the New Territories, a large area that became part of Hong Kong in 1898.
		Hong Kong is among the leading trading centers in the world, and shipping and trade continue to be important aspects of its economy.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761561507/Hong_Kong.html (2127 words)

	Kids.net.au - Encyclopedia Hong Kong - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Hong Kong, locally known as 香港 pinyin xiang1 gang3 (Cantonese: Heung Gong), 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 connecting it to mainland China.
		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.
	www.kidsseek.com /encyclopedia-wiki/ho/Hong_Kong (902 words)

	Hong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hong, Chinese word (transliterated from Cantonese) meaning "trading company" or store and generally used in the west for the trading companies out of Hong Kong, Macau and Canton, China that did internal trade with southern China during the early 19th to the 20th century.
		In Qing dynasty, Westerner lived and traded in the Thirteen Hongs (十三行) or Thirteen Factories in Canton City.
		For westerners, James Clavell's book, Noble House, is an excellent introduction to the intrigue, the means of financing everything from tea exports to opium imports is given within a fictional frame in this novel.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hong (183 words)

	Index of Economic Freedom 2006 - Hong Kong
		Hong Kong's fiscal burden of government score is 0.2 point better this year, and its government intervention score is 0.5 point better.
		According to the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Hong Kong maintains a dual income tax system under which individuals are taxed either progressively, between 2 percent and 20 percent, on income adjusted for deductions and allowances or at a flat rate of 16 percent on their gross income, depending on which liability is lower.
		Hong Kong has passed legislation making it easier for foreign banks to enter the market by removing restrictions on the number of branches foreign banks can operate in Hong Kong (November 2001) and by lowering asset and deposit criteria for new foreign bank branches (May 2002).
	www.heritage.org /research/features/index/country.cfm?id=HongKong (1127 words)

	Hong Kong (01/06)
		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.
		While Hong Kong remains a free and open society where human rights are respected, courts are independent, and there is well-established respect for the rule of law, Hong Kong groups have alleged manipulation or pressure in connection with the September 12, 2004 Legislative Council election.
		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.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2747.htm (2827 words)

	Country Pages: Hong Kong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Hong Kong, S.A.R. (Special Administrative Region) is composed of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and the Outlying Islands.
		China's official policy with regard to Hong Kong is "one country, two systems." At the border, citizens of the PRC must go through an immigration process just as visitors from other countries, and citizens of other countries must have a Chinese visa to enter the PRC from Hong Kong.
		Although Hong Kong was affected by the Asian economic crisis of the late 1990s and has experienced rising unemployment, falling property prices and close to zero growth in recent years, it is still a vibrant financial center and one of the world's great cities.
	www.cies.org /country/hongkong.htm (2187 words)

	U.S. -Hong Kong Policy Act Report
		Hong Kong's status is defined in two documents: the Joint Declaration signed by Britain and China in 1984, and the Basic Law promulgated by China in 1990.
		Hong Kong, one of the world's most open and dynamic economies, actively participated as a full member -- and in some cases as a leader -- in international organizations in which membership is not based on statehood.
		The continued assistance the Hong Kong government has given the U.S. in law enforcement, particularly in the apprehension and extradition of fugitives, is a good example of Hong Kong’s judicial independence and exercise of a high degree of autonomy.
	www.state.gov /p/eap/rls/rpt/31102.htm (6612 words)

	Hong Kong Disneyland \| Discover More...
		The Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel's imposing Cinderella's ballroom - one of the largest ballrooms in Hong Kong - will be home to elegant wedding receptions, where a sweeping stair case and crystal chandeliers will add to the feeling that the bride and groom are the prince and princess in a fairy tale.
		Hong Kong Disneyland Fairy Tale Wedding photography packages will also present couples with the opportunity to capture and preserve the magic of their special day on film against a backdrop of several romantic and spectacular settings, such as the signature white-lattice gazebo, and Hong Kong Disneyland's centerpiece Sleeping Beauty Castle.
		The Hong Kong Disneyland project was announced in 1999 as a venture between The Walt Disney Company and the Hong Kong SAR Government.
	www.hongkongdisneyland.com /eng/discover/20050517.html (908 words)

	Ge Hong [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]
		Ge Hong maintained that for each minor moral transgression one committed, the Director of Fates would subtract three days from his or her lifespan; for each major transgression, three hundred days would be deducted.
		Ge Hong even transformed the three corpses, evil entities within the body who endeavor to destroy it to earn their freedom, into ethical agents that try to decimate their host's health by disclosing his sins to the celestial authorities.
		According to Ge Hong, one of the primary reasons governance of his time was so inept and ineffective was that officials were not selected on the basis of their intelligence, but only due to their connections, bribery, or their ability to speak eloquently.
	www.iep.utm.edu /g/gehong.htm (4438 words)

	Discovering China: CityScape
		Part of the reason for Hong Kong's prosperity is that it is a capitalist's dream; it has lax controls and maximum tax rate of 15%.
		Hong Kong has original culture that cannot be seen in mainland China.
		Hong Kong is the one of the popular places for foreigners because western visitors have few problems getting around in Hong Kong, for there English is widely spoken and most street signs are bilingual.
	library.thinkquest.org /26469/cityscape/hongkong.shtml (1026 words)

	Hong Kong
		The island of Hong Kong was ceded to Britain in 1841.
		Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown...
		Hong Kong: History - History The region of Hong Kong, which had long been barren, rocky, and sparsely settled—its...
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108114.html (426 words)

	Work in Hong Kong
		Like many countries, Hong Kong is experiencing a shortage of specialists working in information technology.
		The major languages in Hong Kong are Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese (the official language of the PRC), and English.
		Sales and marketing careers are pretty popular in Hong Kong, mostly because of their highly visible nature and the job satisfaction they provide.
	www.goinglobal.com /countries/hongkong/hongkong_work.asp (265 words)

	Hong Kong : Hotels , Travel Information guide / Festivel
		Hong Kong is a Chinese community and most of its festivals have to do with traditional Chinese festivals.
		The Man Mo Temple on Hollywood Road on Hong Kong Island is jointly dedicated to Kwan Tai and the God of Literature.
		The celebration in Hong Kong emphasizes the religious rites and showcases needlework competitions.
	www.hong-kong-hotels.ws /festive.html (894 words)

	Hong Kong Cinema
		In “Women on the Edges of Hong Kong Modernity: The Films of Ann Hui,” Elaine Ho explores the multiple and shifting deployments of the figure of woman and also Hong Kong’s crisis of modernity through a critical study of the trajectory of women characters in Ann Hui’s work.
		Of particular importance to understanding Hong Kong cinema, major centers of capital accumulations in East Asia have grown just as non-European capitalist societies are making their own contributions to this narrative about filmmaking.
		Positioned at the crossroads of an altered global terrain, this anthology analyzes the evolving issues of the social and cultural context of 90s Hong Kong cinema, reconsiders the concept of “local” identity in a new global framework, and examines the dynamics between the intercultural movement of images.
	www.ejumpcut.org /archive/jc45.2002/szeto/hongkong2.html (1694 words)

	Hong Kong SAR
		U.S. citizens who arrive in Hong Kong with an expired or damaged passport are detained, sometimes fined and are refused entry and returned to the United States at their own expense.
		Hong Kong has a crime victim compensation program available to U.S. citizens who are legal residents or tourists in Hong Kong.
		However, under an agreement between the United States and the PRC, all U.S. citizens entering Hong Kong on their U.S. passports, including such persons as may be considered PRC nationals by the PRC authorities, are considered U.S. citizens by the Hong Kong SAR authorities for purposes of ensuring consular access and protection.
	travel.state.gov /travel/hongkong.html (3049 words)

	CIA - The World Factbook -- Hong Kong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Hong Kong's reexport business to and from China is a major driver of growth.
		GDP growth averaged a strong 5% from 1989 to 2005, but Hong Kong suffered two recessions in the past eight years because of the Asian financial crisis in 1997-1998 and the global downturn in 2001-2002.
		Hong Kong garrison is funded by China; figures are NA Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
	www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/hk.html (1137 words)

	Lend Momentum to Hong Kong's Democratization (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Highlighting Hong Kong's democratization as a touchstone of U.S–China relations, give expressions of hope for Hong Kong's pursuit of the ultimate aim of universal suffrage, as promised in its Basic Law.
		While it may be undiplomatic for U.S. officials to encourage the people of Hong Kong to continue their demonstrations as the only effective method of making their voices heard, there are other effective ways of conveying support for Hong Kong's quest for democracy.
		Given that Beijing promulgated Hong Kong's "Basic Law," it is clearly appropriate for U.S. leaders to express to their Chinese counterparts the hope that Hong Kong will move quickly toward the "ultimate aim" of "universal suffrage" that the Law promises.
	www.heritage.org /Research/AsiaandthePacific/wm318.cfm (1168 words)

	Hong Kong Restaurants, Food and Dining, where to eat, what to eat!
		Tea drinking is an important aspect of the culture of Hong Kong, where some kind of tea is almost always served.
		The restaurant at the Ramada Hong Kong Hotel, not too far from Sheung Wan Station on Hong Kong Island, is a popular spot for hot-pot lovers.
		In Hong Kong, the premier soup is, arguably, wonton soup, which can be savoured at one of Hong Kong's best-known restaurants: Yung Kee in Central.
	www.hong-kong-hotels.ws /foods.html (1428 words)

	Hong Kong encyclopedia : Cultural Information , Maps, Hong Kong politics and officials, Hong Kong History. Travel to ...
		Hong Kong (é¦æ¸¯, in Cantonese Yale, HÃ¨ung GÃ³ng, also known as Hongkong, which was common in older English-language texts, or XiÄnggÇng, in Pinyin) has one of the world's most liberal economies and is a major international centre of finance and trade.
		A former British colony now administered by the PRC under the "one country, two systems" policy, Hong Kong is constitutionally entitled to a relatively high degree of autonomy; for example, it retains its own legal system, currency, customs, treaty negotiating rights, such as air traffic and aircraft landing rights, and immigration laws.
		Hong Kong even maintains its own road rules, with traffic continuing to drive on the left.
	www.hongkongiworld.com (292 words)

	Hong Kong on 43 Places (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Nothing beats it, if you’re a country bumpkin then I’m sorry, it won’t be for you-unless you go to the countrysides of the new territories (which have the most fantastic views,waking up in the morning, going out to the balcony to hear the birds chirping and breathe in the morning air-!).
		Hong Kong cuisine is still my benchmark for all food.
		I only spent one night in Hong Kong, but it was a fun city to trip around.
	www.43places.com /places/view/140313 (945 words)

	Hong Kong
		In accordance with the National Flag Law of the People's Republic of China, the regulations demand that when the national flag and regional flag of the Hong Kong SAR are raised or used at the same time, the national flag should be at the central, a higher or prominent position.
		The Hong Kong SAR flag and emblem were adopted on Feb 16th 1990 and passed the preparatory committee of Hong Kong SAR on Aug 10th 1996 and first officially hoisted on Jul 1st 1997 when Hong Kong was returned from the U.K. to China.
		The flower on the flag is the Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Blakeana) - named after the British Governor of Hong Kong from 1898 to 1903, Sir Henry Blake, a keen botanist who discovered it near Pokfulam, Hong Kong Island, in 1880.
	www.fotw.net /flags/hk.html (562 words)

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		Posted in Hong on May 19th, 2006 CIA - The World Factbook — Hong Kong (special administrative region of China) Click to enlarge.
	www.technorati.com /tag/hong (481 words)

	Hong Kong Hotels - Langham Hong Kong Hotel
		One of the finest five-star luxury hotels in Hong Kong, Langham Hotel Hong Kong is an elegant European-styled sanctuary located in the heart of Hong Kong’s busiest commercial and entertainment district — Tsimshatsui, with superb designer boutiques and night entertainment on your doorstep.
		The Langham Hotel Hong Kong is just a few minutes' walk from the world-renowned Star Ferry and Victoria Harbour, Tsimshatsui MTR underground station and Kowloon-Canton Railway station.
		Being one of the best hotels in Hong Kong, the Langham Hotel Hong Kong is the perfect choice for deluxe quality accommodation in downtown Tsim Sha Tsui.
	www.langhamhotels.com /langham/hongkong (142 words)

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