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Made In Hong Kong
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Author : Peter E. Hamilton
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2021-01-05
Made In Hong Kong written by Peter E. Hamilton and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-05 with History categories.
Between 1949 and 1997, Hong Kong transformed from a struggling British colonial outpost into a global financial capital. Made in Hong Kong delivers a new narrative of this metamorphosis, revealing Hong Kong both as a critical engine in the expansion and remaking of postwar global capitalism and as the linchpin of Sino-U.S. trade since the 1970s. Peter E. Hamilton explores the role of an overlooked transnational Chinese elite who fled to Hong Kong amid war and revolution. Despite losing material possessions, these industrialists, bankers, academics, and other professionals retained crucial connections to the United States. They used these relationships to enmesh themselves and Hong Kong with the U.S. through commercial ties and higher education. By the 1960s, Hong Kong had become a manufacturing powerhouse supplying American consumers, and by the 1970s it was the world’s largest sender of foreign students to American colleges and universities. Hong Kong’s reorientation toward U.S. international leadership enabled its transplanted Chinese elites to benefit from expanding American influence in Asia and positioned them to act as shepherds to China’s reengagement with global capitalism. After China’s reforms accelerated under Deng Xiaoping, Hong Kong became a crucial node for China’s export-driven development, connecting Chinese labor with the U.S. market. Analyzing untapped archival sources from around the world, this book demonstrates why we cannot understand postwar globalization, China’s economic rise, or today’s Sino-U.S. trade relationship without centering Hong Kong.
The Government And Politics Of Hong Kong
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Author : Norman Miners
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
The Government And Politics Of Hong Kong written by Norman Miners and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Political Science categories.
This work has established itself as "the definitive description of the Hong Kong government and its underlying politics." It is a complete and systematic examination of the machinery of government within its social, economic, and cultural contexts, and has been substantially revised to take account of the changing context in which policies are being made as 1997 nears. The author details the most recent constitutional developments towards democracy, and describes the changes that will take place in the system of government in 1997 when Hong Kong becomes a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.
Hong Kong As An International Financial Centre
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Author : Dr Catherine Schenk
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2001-03-15
Hong Kong As An International Financial Centre written by Dr Catherine Schenk and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-03-15 with Business & Economics categories.
Based on previously unpublished archival records, this book studies the origins of Hong Kong's post war rise to global prominence. It explores the expansion of the gold market, stock market, banking system, foreign exchange market, and insurance in the years 1945-1965. This book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the developme
Hong Kong
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Author : Alan Birch
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Hong Kong written by Alan Birch and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with History categories.
Tells the tale of an historical ambiguity. "The Colony That Never Was" can be read as shorthand for all the political anomalies, constitutional complexities and geographical surprises that make the story of Hong Kong unique.
A Concise History Of Hong Kong
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Author : John M. Carroll
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date : 2007-06-07
A Concise History Of Hong Kong written by John M. Carroll and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-07 with History categories.
When the British occupied the tiny island of Hong Kong during the First Opium War, the Chinese empire was well into its decline, while Great Britain was already in the second decade of its legendary "Imperial Century." From this collision of empires arose a city that continues to intrigue observers. Melding Chinese and Western influences, Hong Kong has long defied easy categorization. John M. Carroll's engrossing and accessible narrative explores the remarkable history of Hong Kong from the early 1800s through the post-1997 handover, when this former colony became a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The book explores Hong Kong as a place with a unique identity, yet also a crossroads where Chinese history, British colonial history, and world history intersect. Carroll concludes by exploring the legacies of colonial rule, the consequences of Hong Kong's reintegration with China, and significant developments and challenges since 1997.
Hongkong Almanack And Directory For
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1846
Hongkong Almanack And Directory For written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1846 with Almanacs, Chinese categories.
Hong Kong Reintegrating With China
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Author : Pui-tak Lee
language : en
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
Release Date : 2001-01-01
Hong Kong Reintegrating With China written by Pui-tak Lee and has been published by Hong Kong University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01-01 with History categories.
This comprehensive book provides a multi-dimensional analysis of Hong Kong's development, and her political, socio-economic and cultural relations with China.
A Dictionary Of Hong Kong English
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Author : Patrick J. Cummings
language : en
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
Release Date : 2011-06-01
A Dictionary Of Hong Kong English written by Patrick J. Cummings and has been published by Hong Kong University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book is the first dictionary of Hong Kong English. It includes only words and word senses that are particular to Hong Kong English, legitimizing it as a variety in its own right. While the main focus is on contemporary language use from all domains of Hong Kong life, historical terms and references are covered as well. Entries are designed according to state of the art lexicography and show pronunciation, source language, frequency, authentic usage, and cultural conceptualizations. The dictionary also provides a brief history of Hong Kong English, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, historical place names and their current equivalents, words of Hong Kong origin now in international use, as well as further reference material. Patrick J. Cummingshas taught English and science in Hong Kong for more than a decade.Hans-Georg Wolfis chair professor for development and variation of the English language at Potsdam University, Germany.
Hongkong
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Author : Christopher Rand
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
Hongkong written by Christopher Rand and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Travel categories.
Hong Kong English
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Author : Jane Setter
language : en
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Release Date : 2010-08-31
Hong Kong English written by Jane Setter and has been published by Edinburgh University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-31 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This volume provides an overview of all aspects of Hong Kong English in a style designed for undergraduates and general readers. As a former British colony, Hong Kong used English as the language of government, law and education in the early days of colonial rule. Since the Handover from British to Chinese rule in 1997, it is no longer used as the primary language of government. However, the status of English has survived the decline of colonial rule, as English has become an international language which is indispensable for a service-oriented economy such as present-day Hong Kong. Its use is still widespread in legal contexts, and English is the medium of instruction in at least a quarter of secondary schools. Outwith the realm of education, English is important as a means of international communication in the fields of banking and finance, business, and in the tourism and hospitality industry. English is therefore integrated into Hong Kong life in various ways and this has resulted in a thriving and developing variety of English. This book describes English in Hong Kong as a linguistic phenomenon from the point of view of language structure, but also takes into account historical, socio-cultural and socio-political developments.