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	Issihk.com - Hong Kong, CHINA - Effective Governance, Vibrant Economy, Caring and Just Society, Enlightened People ...
		Hong Kong’s legislative organ prior to July 1997 was the 60-member Legislative Council (Legco), 39 of whom were, by 1995, directly elected (20 by public poll, 10 by electoral colleges, and 9 by functional constituencies representing occupational groups), and 21 indirectly elected.
		Hong Kong is south of the Chinese province of Guangdong, on the South China Sea.
		Hong Kong's greatest asset is the deep and well-protected harbor between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon (on the mainland).
	hongkong.issihk.net (5547 words)

	LABOR'S CHALLENGE
		Additionally, Hong Kong's poor welfare provisions mean that risking one's job in union activities threatens the survival of the worker and his or her family.
		Unions are trying to use the period preceding the hand-over to enlarge their bases and establish fundamental ground rules and union rights.
		Trade unions argue that the labor importation moves are motivated by companies' desire to push wages down.
	multinationalmonitor.org /hyper/issues/1991/04/hall.html (2119 words)

	BioView.com - Work WorldWide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Hong Kong is a sophisticated banking and financial center with a free-trade economy and excellent infrastructure.
		Hong Kong universities also possess state-of-the-art research facilities that are pursuing research in a number of different biotechnology fields.
		The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) was founded in 1947 with the goal of bringing together engineers of different disciplines; today, membership in the HKIE is the primary qualification for employment as a professional engineer in Hong Kong.
	www.bioview.com /location/hongkong.html (2838 words)

	1996 Human Rights Report: Hong Kong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		All 60 seats in the Hong Kong Legislative Council were open to direct or indirect balloting for the first time in September 1995, and the elections were widely considered to be fair and open.
		Hong Kong is a major regional and international trade and financial center.
		Hong Kong press coverage of China continues to be extensive and is frequently critical.
	www.usemb.se /human/1996/eastasia/hong_kong.html (7035 words)

	Asia News : Hong Kong leader warns city would be ‘torn apart’ by minimum wage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		HONG KONG - Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang on Friday warned of a ‘bloody fight’ over a minimum wage for workers which he said threatened to tear the community apart.
		Hong Kong’s Federation of Trade Unions says it will take the government to court and seek a judicial review over its failure to protect low-paid workers with a minimum wage.
		Unions want a minimum wage of more than 3 US dollars for all workers in the city of 6.8 million and say the voluntary code will do nothing to protect workers.
	www.keralanext.com /news/?id=876560 (327 words)

	List of trade unions - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Trade Union Federation of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia – Odborové sdružení Čech, Moravy a Slezska, OSČMS, http://www.sweb.cz/oscms/
		Hong Kong and Kowloon Federation of Labour Unions (HKFLU}
		Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) (www.ictu.ie) Note: ICTU is the umbrella organisation for unions operating in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/List_of_trade_unions (2086 words)

	Business and Professional Associations, Unions : Hong Kong SAR : Philanthropy and the Third Sector
		The Hong Kong Journalists Association is the only industry-wide union of journalists and one of Hong Kong's most active unions.
		The Law Society of Hong Kong is the governing body for solicitors, foreign lawyers and foreign firms in the territory.
		The Hong Kong Bar Association is the governing body of the more than 680 practising barristers in the territory.
	www.asianphilanthropy.org /countries/hongkong/business.html (351 words)

	Telegraph \| News \| Hong Kong protesters kept away from Jiang
		President Jiang Zemin of China arrived in Hong Kong last night to mark the fifth anniversary of its handover by Britain, as security forces kept a close watch on hundreds of protesters fearful of Beijing's latest move to clamp down on political freedom.
		Even the pro-Beijing Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions, which rallied 2,500 people yesterday morning to celebrate the anniversary with traditional lion and dragon dances, found some people were not in the mood for a celebration.
		China's determination to force new restrictions on Hong Kong has been greeted with dismay by Frank Lu, a prominent dissident, who claims that Beijing's grip on civil liberties in Hong Kong is tightening.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/07/01/wkong01.xml (393 words)

	HongKongChina
		Hong Kong residents assigned to mainland posts have seen their salaries increase by 20 to 30 percent this year, while their counterparts in Hong Kong received only a modest 3 percent rise, according to a human resources study.
		Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (0388) said Monday it granted a waiver to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China allowing warrants on the stock to be traded on the day ICBC shares begin trading on the main board, the first such arrangement aimed at increasing transparency in over-the-counter trading.
		Hong Kong's jobless rate for July to September is likely to have dropped to a five-year low of 4.7 percent as economic growth and strong domestic consumption continued to create employment, economists and analysts said.
	www.hkchcc.org /hongkong-china.htm (13318 words)

	Hong Kong's Business Elite Tells Americans: Don't Panic
		And in recent months everyone from the departing British to the bullish-sounding billionaires of the Better Hong Kong Foundation, and from labor unionists to Martin Lee, the chief democracy advocate, have come here in hopes of manipulating the political and economic levers in Washington's hands, to their own ends.
		Hong Kong will continue to have a separate textile quota from China's, even though Chinese manufacturers have cheated on those quotas for years by placing Hong Kong labels in Chinese-made goods.
		Hong Kong will continue to have its own vote at the World Trade Organization in Geneva, infuriating Chinese officials, who say it is an outrage that the territory belongs to the organization while China is in a tense negotiation to enter.
	www.nytimes.com /specials/hongkong/060597hongkong-us.html (2540 words)

	Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions (HKFTU) (Traditional Chinese: 香港工會聯合會 or 工聯會) is a pro-Beijing labour and political group in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.
		Since April 2002, the HKFTU is headed by President Cheng Yiu-tong, Member of Executive Council and former member of Legislative Council of Hong Kong.
		Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions (FLU)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Federation_of_Trade_Unions (342 words)

	CNN.com - China's looming shadow over Hong Kong sparks new concern - January 18, 2001
		HONG KONG, China (CNN) -- More than three years after China assumed control of Hong Kong, the shadow being cast by authorities in Beijing is growing larger.
		On Wednesday, the Hong Kong government urged the territory's court of final appeal to seek Chinese guidance before ruling on a case about the right of abode here.
		This is the second time in two years that the Hong Kong authorities have sought to involve Beijing in influencing a local Supreme Court decision.
	archives.cnn.com /2001/ASIANOW/east/01/18/hong.kong.politics/index.html (608 words)

	Hong Kong
		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.indexmundi.com /hong_kong (1119 words)

	Hong Kong News.Net
		Hong KONG : Hong Kong's China-appointed political leader Donald Tsang has offered his condolences to the family of Henry Fok, the tycoon-politician who died over the weekend after a long battle with...
		Hong Kong News.Net is part of an international network of news sites, dedicated to the major regions, countries and cities of the world.
		Links to Hong Kong sports sites, and a regional map are also features of our site, and we regularly provide polls of general interest.
	hongkongnews.net (1074 words)

	Green Left - HONG KONG: Unions fight for higher wages, democratic rights
		HONG KONG -- Trade unions have become more active in recent times in defence of wages, conditions and democratic rights, according to leaders of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions.
		The Hong Kong administration is attacking the public sector and workers' rights.
		Unions have a responsibility to fight for democratic rights as well as economic issues”, Tam said.
	www.greenleft.org.au /back/2000/414/414p26c.htm (412 words)

	Hong Kong - Profile
		Hong Kong has been further integrating its economy with China because China's growing openness to the world economy has increased competitive pressure on Hong Kong's service industries, and Hong Kong's re-export business from China is a major driver of growth.
		GDP growth averaged a strong 5% in 1989-1997, but Hong Kong suffered two recessions in the past 6 years because of the Asian financial crisis in 1998 and the global downturn of 2001-2002.
		The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak also battered Hong Kong's economy, but a boom in tourism from the mainland because of China's easing of travel restrictions, a return of consumer confidence, and a solid rise in exports resulted in the resumption of strong growth in late 2003.
	www.aneki.com /profiles/hk.html (1178 words)

	Hong Kong Offshore - Hong Kong Country Information
		Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China on 1 July 1997.
		In this agreement, China has promised that, under its "one country, two systems" formula, China's socialist economic system will not be practiced in Hong Kong and that Hong Kong will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign and defense affairs for the next 50 years.
		Hong Kong garrison of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) including elements of the PLA Ground Forces, PLA Navy, and PLA Air Force; these forces are under the direct leadership of the Central Military Commission in Beijing and under administrative control of the adjacent Guangzhou Military Region
	www.redseamanagement.com /jurisdictions/hongkong/index.htm (1009 words)

	Hong Kong Country Career Guides For Working Abroad
		Kong is considered the gateway to business opportunities in the PRC.
		Hong Kong is a sophisticated banking and financial center with a
		Hong Kong; public transportation is efficient and accessible.
	overseasdigest.com /country/HongKong.htm (2006 words)

	Iranian refugees sold out in secret trade deal? : Melbourne Indymedia
		She said the Union movement was prepared to take direct action in the defence of asylum seekers and refugees from being forcibly repatriated to Iran.
		Amir, a member of the Iranian Community outlined social and political conditions in Iran and why many people fear for their lives and attempt to flee Iran to start a new life as refugees in a foreign country.
		Franklin Choy, visiting from the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions, spoke briefly on the refugee issues experienced in Hong Kong and expressed the solidarity of Hong Kong trade unionists in opposing the anti-humanitarian and anti-refugee policies of the Howard Government.
	melbourne.indymedia.org /news/2003/05/48109.php (854 words)

	Hong Kong Government 2006 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Hong Kong Government 2006 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics
		direct election 18 years of age; universal for permanent residents living in the territory of Hong Kong for the past seven years; indirect election limited to about 200,000 members of functional constituencies and an 800-member election committee drawn from broad regional groupings, municipal organizations, and central government bodies
		Court of Final Appeal in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
	www.theodora.com /wfbcurrent/hong_kong/hong_kong_government.html (383 words)

	Hong Kong Cooking/Eating, Travel Products and Cantonese (Chinese), Chinese, English (UK) Languages
		Suffrage: direct election 18 years of age; universal for permanent residents living in the territory of Hong Kong for the past seven years; indirect election limited to about 100,000 professionals of electoral college and functional constituencies
		The recent global downturn has badly hurt Hong Kong's exports and GDP growth is estimated to be 0% in 2001.
		Military branches: no regular indigenous military forces; Hong Kong garrison of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) including elements of the PLA Ground Forces, PLA Navy, and PLA Air Force; these forces are under the direct leadership of the Central Military Commission in Beijing and under administrative control of the adjacent Guangzhou Military Region
	www.worldlanguage.com /countries/hongkong.htm (1072 words)

	Hong Kong 2003 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, ...
		Hong Kong 2003 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System
		Suffrage: direct election 18 years of age; universal for permanent residents living in the territory of Hong Kong for the past seven years; indirect election limited to about 100,000 members of functional constituencies and an 800-member election committee drawn from broad regional groupings, municipal organizations, and central government bodies
		Judicial branch: Court of Final Appeal in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
	www.theodora.com /wfb2003/hong_kong/hong_kong_government.html (466 words)

	Membership
		Vice President, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions (2006 - present)
		Director, Education Advancement Society for Workers in Hong Kong and Kowloon
		Honorary Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Territories Public Housing Estate Residents and Shopowners Organization
	legco.gov.hk /general/english/members/yr04-08/cyh.htm (279 words)

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		Hong Kong Government-Official, Postal, and Police Vehicle Plates
		Size: 13" X 7", this plate is made of acrylic fiber glass
		Hong Kong has a bustling free market economy highly dependent on international trade.
	home.comcast.net /~chenjack/hongkong.html (1000 words)

	NEWSMEAT World Facts ► Hong Kong
		Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood or ADPL [Frederick FUNG Kin-kee, chairman]; Citizens Party [Alex CHAN Kai-chung]; Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong or DAB [MA Lik, chairman]; Democratic Party [LEE Wing-tat, chairman]; Frontier Party [Emily LAU Wai-hing, chairwoman]; Liberal Party [James TIEN Pei-chun, chairman]
		GDP growth averaged a strong 5% from 1989 to 1997, but Hong Kong suffered two recessions in the past six years because of the Asian financial crisis in 1998 and the global downturn in 2001 and 2002.
		manufacturing 7.5%, construction 2.9%, wholesale and retail trade, restaurants, and hotels 43.7%, financing, insurance, and real estate 19.2%, transport and communications 7.9%, community and social services 18.5%
	www.newsmeat.com /world_facts/Hong_Kong.php (1359 words)

	Hong Kong Government 2004 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International ...
		Hong Kong Government 2004 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System
		conventional long form: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
		direct election 18 years of age; universal for permanent residents living in the territory of Hong Kong for the past seven years; indirect election limited to about 100,000 members of functional constituencies and an 800-member election committee drawn from broad regional groupings, municipal organizations, and central government bodies
	www.immigration-usa.com /wfb2004/hong_kong/hong_kong_government.html (414 words)

	GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Asia - Hong Kong - Government Facts and Figures
		GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Asia - Hong Kong - Government Facts and Figures
		direct election 18 years of age; universal for permanent residents living in the territory of Hong Kong for the past seven years; indirect election limited to about 200,000 members of functional constituencies and an 800-member election committee drawn fr
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	www.geographyiq.com /countries/hk/Hong_Kong_government.htm (505 words)

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