HK Politics

It's the fourth installment of country breakdown. Today it's Hong Kong (SAR). Hong Kong Is in the South East Coast of China. HK has a deep water harbor. 1,104 square kilometers (about 426 square miles) Population: ~ 7 mln. (97% are Cantonese). Offcial language is Cantonese. Density: 6,339 people per square kilometer. ! Brief History Great Britain gained Hong Kong as a result of 1842 Treaty of Nanjing. Therefore, HK has been colony of Great Britain for 155 years !! (1842 – 1997) colony of Great Britain until 1997. Gov't in Great Britain had laissare faire policy toward economy of HK In 1984 the ... Read Full Story

Organisers of the inaugural Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (Cathay Pacific Hong Kong IWSC) have announced an overwhelming response from the international wine community, with the number of entries received positioning it as the largest wine competition in Asia. Around 1300 wines from around the world are set to be judged in the competition from 31 October to 3 November, with results to be announced at a gala event on 4 November. Debra Meiburg MW, director of the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong IWSC, said “The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong IWSC is the world’s first authentically Asian wine competition, supported by ... Read Full Story

Although Gigi Leung has christened her latest album “Presents”, the Hong Kong pop star refused to take any presents on her recent birthday. Instead of buying her presents, Gigi had a better suggestion for her friends and fans. “I’d like to assume your donations to charity as your present for my birthday,” she wrote on her blog days after her 33rd birthday on March 25. Gigi herself has long been a generous philanthropist. The singer-actress is a co-founder of the HOPE Education Foundation, which offers help to underprivileged children; she has financed the construction of at least seven schools in the mainland. Being an ... Read Full Story

This happened 2 days ago, but it is such a hilarious thing that it is worthy of mentioning. For those who aren’t in Hong Kong, it is in illegal under the Societies Ordinance to say “I am a triad member” (and other variations) in Hong Kong. This is partly due to the historic influence that the triads have had in Hong Kong (such as drugs, prostitution, corruption etc.). But, the point is: claiming to be a triad member in Hong Kong can be punishable by imprisonment of up to 3 years and a fine of $100,000. Throughout the years, there have been many incidences ... Read Full Story

The sexy chinese girl - Eva Huang born and raised in Shanghai,full name is Huang Sheng Yi ,she is a Actress and Model.you can see the photos.it’s very pretty and sexy!if you are in china,you can looking for she,her chinese full name is “黄圣依” Hot Chinese Girls - Hong Kong actress - Chinese Models - Eva Huang’s photos Eva Huang photos Huang Shengyi was born in an educated family; her father is a university professor, while her mother a newspaper editor. Eva’s parents didn’t want her to pursue an entertainment career, but gave her full support after Eva insisted on choosing her path. Hot ... Read Full Story