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Bay to Bay: China's Greater Bay Area Plan and Its Synergies for US And
June 2021 Bay to Bay China’s Greater Bay Area Plan and Its Synergies for US and San Francisco Bay Area Business Acknowledgments Contents This report was prepared by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute for the Hong Kong Trade Executive Summary ...................................................1 Development Council (HKTDC). Sean Randolph, Senior Director at the Institute, led the analysis with support from Overview ...................................................................5 Niels Erich, a consultant to the Institute who co-authored Historic Significance ................................................... 6 the paper. The Economic Institute is grateful for the valuable information and insights provided by a number Cooperative Goals ..................................................... 7 of subject matter experts who shared their views: Louis CHAPTER 1 Chan (Assistant Principal Economist, Global Research, China’s Trade Portal and Laboratory for Innovation ...9 Hong Kong Trade Development Council); Gary Reischel GBA Core Cities ....................................................... 10 (Founding Managing Partner, Qiming Venture Partners); Peter Fuhrman (CEO, China First Capital); Robbie Tian GBA Key Node Cities............................................... 12 (Director, International Cooperation Group, Shanghai Regional Development Strategy .............................. 13 Institute of Science and Technology Policy); Peijun Duan (Visiting Scholar, Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies Connecting the Dots .............................................. -
Hong Kong's Lost Right to Self-Determination: a Denial of Due Process in the United Nations
NYLS Journal of International and Comparative Law Volume 13 Number 1 Article 7 1992 HONG KONG'S LOST RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION: A DENIAL OF DUE PROCESS IN THE UNITED NATIONS Patricia A. Dagati Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.nyls.edu/ journal_of_international_and_comparative_law Part of the Law Commons Recommended Citation Dagati, Patricia A. (1992) "HONG KONG'S LOST RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION: A DENIAL OF DUE PROCESS IN THE UNITED NATIONS," NYLS Journal of International and Comparative Law: Vol. 13 : No. 1 , Article 7. Available at: https://digitalcommons.nyls.edu/journal_of_international_and_comparative_law/vol13/iss1/ 7 This Notes and Comments is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@NYLS. It has been accepted for inclusion in NYLS Journal of International and Comparative Law by an authorized editor of DigitalCommons@NYLS. HONG KONG'S LOST RIGHT TO SELF- DETERMINATION: A DENIAL OF DuE PROCESS IN THE UNITED NATIONS I. INTRODUCTION The end of the Cold War and the resolution of the Persian Gulf Crisis have enhanced the status of the United Nations from simply a forum for discussion to an international peacekeeping organization capable of coordinated action. In accord with its new role, the 46th United Nations General Assembly in September, 1991, welcomed seven new member states, whose admission would have been unthinkable during the days of the Cold War; namely, the two Koreas, the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and the two Pacific Island nations (previously Trusts under the U.N. Charter) of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.' One hopes that the entrance into the world community of these nations, so long deprived of their right to self- determination by the insecurities and suspicions of the Cold War, represents the end of the dominance of outmoded historical animosities and divisions over the right of a people to determine their own social, economic and political status. -
Chapter 6 Hong Kong
CHAPTER 6 HONG KONG Key Findings • The Hong Kong government’s proposal of a bill that would allow for extraditions to mainland China sparked the territory’s worst political crisis since its 1997 handover to the Mainland from the United Kingdom. China’s encroachment on Hong Kong’s auton- omy and its suppression of prodemocracy voices in recent years have fueled opposition, with many protesters now seeing the current demonstrations as Hong Kong’s last stand to preserve its freedoms. Protesters voiced five demands: (1) formal with- drawal of the bill; (2) establishing an independent inquiry into police brutality; (3) removing the designation of the protests as “riots;” (4) releasing all those arrested during the movement; and (5) instituting universal suffrage. • After unprecedented protests against the extradition bill, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam suspended the measure in June 2019, dealing a blow to Beijing which had backed the legislation and crippling her political agenda. Her promise in September to formally withdraw the bill came after months of protests and escalation by the Hong Kong police seeking to quell demonstrations. The Hong Kong police used increasingly aggressive tactics against protesters, resulting in calls for an independent inquiry into police abuses. • Despite millions of demonstrators—spanning ages, religions, and professions—taking to the streets in largely peaceful pro- test, the Lam Administration continues to align itself with Bei- jing and only conceded to one of the five protester demands. In an attempt to conflate the bolder actions of a few with the largely peaceful protests, Chinese officials have compared the movement to “terrorism” and a “color revolution,” and have im- plicitly threatened to deploy its security forces from outside Hong Kong to suppress the demonstrations. -
The Battle Over Democracy in Hong Kong, 19 N.C
NORTH CAROLINA JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND COMMERCIAL REGULATION Volume 19 | Number 1 Article 6 Fall 1993 Envisioning Futures: The aB ttle veo r Democracy in Hong Kong Bryan A. Gregory Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarship.law.unc.edu/ncilj Recommended Citation Bryan A. Gregory, Envisioning Futures: The Battle over Democracy in Hong Kong, 19 N.C. J. Int'l L. & Com. Reg. 175 (1993). Available at: http://scholarship.law.unc.edu/ncilj/vol19/iss1/6 This Comments is brought to you for free and open access by Carolina Law Scholarship Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation by an authorized editor of Carolina Law Scholarship Repository. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Envisioning Futures: The aB ttle veo r Democracy in Hong Kong Cover Page Footnote International Law; Commercial Law; Law This comments is available in North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation: http://scholarship.law.unc.edu/ncilj/vol19/iss1/6 Envisioning Futures: The Battle Over Democracy in Hong Kong I. Introduction Hong Kong has entered its last years under British administration, and the dramatic final act is being played out.1 When Hong Kong reverts to Chinese rule, it will do so under the protection of the Basic Law,2 a mini-constitution created pursuant to a Joint Declaration 3 be- tween the United Kingdom and the People's Republic of China (PRC) that delineates the principles under which Hong Kong will be gov- erned. The former and future rulers of the city diverge widely in their political, economic, and social systems, and despite the elaborate detail of the relevant treaties providing for the transfer,4 there have been disagreements during the period of transition. -
Tropical Cyclones in 1991
ROYAL OBSERVATORY HONG KONG TROPICAL CYCLONES IN 1991 CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED Published March 1993 Prepared by Royal Observatory 134A Nathan Road Kowloon Hong Kong Permission to reproduce any part of this publication should be obtained through the Royal Observatory This publication is prepared and disseminated in the interest of promoting the exchange of information. The Government of Hong Kong (including its servants and agents) makes no warranty, statement or representation, expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information contained herein, and in so far as permitted by law, shall not have any legal liability or responsibility (including liability for negligence) for any loss, damage or injury (including death) which may result whether directly or indirectly, from the supply or use of such information. This publication is available from: Government Publications Centre General Post Office Building Ground Floor Connaught Place Hong Kong 551.515.2:551.506.1 (512.317) 3 CONTENTS Page FRONTISPIECE: Tracks of tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific and the South China Sea in 1991 FIGURES 4 TABLES 5 HONG KONG'S TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING SIGNALS 6 1. INTRODUCTION 7 2. TROPICAL CYCLONE OVERVIEW FOR 1991 11 3. REPORTS ON TROPICAL CYCLONES AFFECTING HONG KONG IN 1991 19 (a) Typhoon Zeke (9106): 9-14 July 20 (b) Typhoon Amy (9107): 16-19 July 24 (c) Severe Tropical Storm Brendan (9108): 20-24 July 28 (d) Typhoon Fred (9111): 13-l8 August 34 (e) Severe Tropical Storm Joel (9116): 3-7 September 40 (f) Typhoon Nat (9120): 16 September-2 October 44 4. -
TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERS: the Commercial, Capital and Cultural Exchange Between Hong Kong and California
TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERS: The commercial, capital and cultural exchange between Hong Kong and California LAEDC Hong Kong Report 0918.indd 3 9/18/19 1:35 PM TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERS: The commercial, capital and cultural exchange between Hong Kong and California Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation 444 S. Flower Street, 37th Floor • Los Angeles, CA 90071 (888) 4-LAEDC-1 • www.LAEDC.org Supported by: HONG KONG TRADE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (HKTDC) SEPTEMBER 2019 This research was commissioned by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. The LAEDC Institute for Applied Economics provides objective economic and policy research for public agencies and private firms. The group focuses on economic impact studies, regional industry analyses, economic forecasts and issue studies, particularly in workforce development, transportation, infrastructure and environmental policy. LAEDC has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the data contained herein reflect the most accurate and timely information possible and they are believed to be reliable. The report is provided solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as providing advice, recommendations, endorsements, representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever. LAEDC Hong Kong Report 0918.indd 4 9/18/19 1:35 PM Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Table of 4 – Looking Back and Thinking Ahead 20 US-Hong Kong Relations 20 Impacts of Trade War 20 Contents 5 – Tourists & Students – Crossing Shores 23 Tourism between Hong Kong and California 23 1 - Introduction -
The Role of Governments and Green Building Councils in Cities’ Transformation to Become Sustainable: Case Studies of Hong Kong (East) and Vancouver (West)
A. Iwan & K. K. Y. Poon, Int. J. Sus. Dev. Plann. Vol. 13, No. 4 (2018) 556–570 THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENTS AND GREEN BUILDING COUNCILS IN CITIES’ TRANSFORMATION TO BECOME SUSTAINABLE: CASE STUDIES OF HONG KONG (EAST) AND VANCOUVER (WEST) AILIN IWAN & KENNETH K.Y. POON Philia Earth Limited, Hong Kong (SAR). ABSTRACT The transformation of older cities in order to mitigate the climate change phenomenon has been a global trend, covering multiple strategies to enhance better environment for cities to become more viable places to live. Collaboration of multidisciplinary professionals, advancement of technological innova- tion, socio-political participation, public education, and governments’ leadership is needed to enhance the quality of life of urban dwellers. In particular, government policies play critical roles to advance cities’ sustainable goals. However, the role of Green Building Councils (GBCs) is undeniably critical to facilitate such changes. Two advanced sustainable cities Hong Kong (a representative city from Eastern countries) and Vancouver (a representative city from Western countries) were selected as case studies to understand the roles of the local governments and GBCs in leading cities’ transformation to achieve sustainable cities goals. Related official documents such as ‘Energy Saving Plan for Hong Kong’s Built Environment 2015–2025+’, ‘Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2030+’, and ‘Greenest City 2020 Action Plan’ of the City of Vancouver were analyzed to identify the governments’ visions, goals, and strategies in greening their cities. A series of expert interviews were conducted to understand the direc- tion of these institutions in driving the changes in policy and practices which included: (i) Government officials and leaders from GBCs in both cities; (ii) Leaders from World Green Building Councils; and (iii) Director of Environment and Development in United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP). -
Genesis of a Vertical City in Hong Kong
ctbuh.org/papers Title: Genesis of a Vertical City in Hong Kong Authors: Stephen S. Y. Lau, National University of Singapore Qianning Zhang, National University of Singapore Subject: Urban Design Keywords: Density Mixed-Use Vertical Urbanism Publication Date: 2015 Original Publication: International Journal of High-Rise Buildings Volume 4 Number 2 Paper Type: 1. Book chapter/Part chapter 2. Journal paper 3. Conference proceeding 4. Unpublished conference paper 5. Magazine article 6. Unpublished © Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat / Stephen S. Y. Lau; Qianning Zhang International Journal of High-Rise Buildings International Journal of June 2015, Vol 4, No 2, 117-125 High-Rise Buildings www.ctbuh-korea.org/ijhrb/index.php Genesis of a Vertical City in Hong Kong Stephen S. Y. Lau1,2,† and Qianning Zhang1,2 1Department of Architecture, School of Design & Environment, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117566 2Tongji University Abstract A vertical city with multifunctional land use turns out to be the most viable solution for an urban condition characterized by increasing density due to population expansion, topographical limitation of buildable land, economic development and the pursuit for collective sustainable living, such as in Hong Kong. This paper presents initial research results from a study on the chronological and typological evolution of tall buildings in the city, from the climate-responsive verandah typology to the mixed-use hyper-commercial podium and residential tower typologies that predominate today, to the ultimate formation of a vertical city. Case studies and surveys have focused on the development of this building typology throughout the decades since the 1920s, substantiating a discussion on the subjective and objective factors contributing to a genesis of the vertical city phenomenon in Hong Kong. -
Hongkong Post E-Cert (Server)
THE CERTIFICATION PRACTICE STATEMENT OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL As A Recognized Certification Authority under the Electronic Transactions Ordinance for Hongkong Post e-Cert (Server) Date : TBA 2019 OID : 1.3.6.1.4.1.16030.1.7.4 1 Certification Practice Statement Hongkong Post e-Cert (Server) TBA 2019 OID : 1.3.6.1.4.1.16030.1.7.4 Table of Contents PREAMBLE .............................................................................................................................. 8 1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 10 1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................... 10 1.2 Document Name and Identification ...................................................................... 10 1.3 PKI Participants ..................................................................................................... 11 1.3.1 Certification Authorities ....................................................................... 11 1.3.2 Registration Authorities ........................................................................ 11 1.3.3 Subscribers ............................................................................................ 12 1.3.4 Relying Parties ...................................................................................... 12 1.3.5 Other participants .................................................................................. 12 1.4 Certificate Usage .................................................................................................. -
Aircraft Leasing
Aircraft Leasing An Overview of the Concessionary Tax Regime for Aircraft Leasing in Hong Kong a) Concession for qualifying aircraft lessor Under the concessionary tax regime, a qualifying aircraft lessor is entitled to have its qualifying profits charged at one-half of the corporate profits tax rate i.e. 8.25%. Qualifying profits would include income incidental to profits from an aircraft leasing business, like interest income, exchange gains or hedging gains, as long as the transactions are ancillary to the qualifying activities. As a compensation for loss of depreciation allowances, a qualifying aircraft lessor is eligible for a 20% tax base concession. Generally speaking, the corporate profits tax liability of a qualifying aircraft lessor is computed as follows:- [gross lease rentals – deductible expenses (excluding Corporate profits tax liability = x 20% x 8.25% tax depreciation allowances on the aircraft concerned)] Gains derived by a qualifying aircraft lessor from the disposal of an aircraft are regarded as capital gains and not subject to Hong Kong profits tax if the lessor has used the aircraft for carrying out a qualifying aircraft leasing activity for a continuous period of at least 3 years immediately prior to its disposal. However, in practice any gains arising on the disposal of aircraft should not be subject to any tax in Hong Kong provided that they are capital in nature. b) Concession for qualifying aircraft leasing manager A qualifying aircraft leasing manager is entitled to have its qualifying profits charged at one-half of the corporate profits tax rate i.e. 8.25%. The qualifying profits would include income incidental to profits from an aircraft leasing management business, like interest income, exchange gains, or hedging gains, as long as the transactions are ancillary to the qualifying activities. -
Eflyer-Invest HK
WHY HONG KONG webinar series SUPPORTERS MEDIA PARTNER 30 APRIL 2021 16:00 - 19:00 (GMT+8) Friday In the wake of the success of the webinar ‘Why Hong Kong Is Irreplaceable’, the Department of Justice of the Hong Kong SAR and the Asian Academy of International Law are launching a webinar series ‘Why Hong Kong’ with the recent ‘Why Arbitrate in Hong Kong’ as the first edition, and ‘Why Invest in Hong Kong: Current Opportunities’ as the second one. Focusing on Hong Kong’s preponderant role as a leading global financial centre and international legal hub, ‘Why Invest in Hong Kong: Current Opportunities’ sets out to examine the strengths and challenges of Hong Kong from both legal and economic perspectives, demonstrating why Hong Kong is and will continue to be a hub for international inbound and outbound investments. Eminent experts in the legal and business fields will bring to the fore the core strengths of Hong Kong such as its legal and regulatory framework and the free flow of capital. Speakers will also deliberate on opportunities in direct investment and capital markets coupled with Hong Kong’s unique position in the Greater Bay Area that make Hong Kong an attractive investment hub in the region. FREE REGISTRATION https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jpwBWdFvRQqqFHoavqDwgw Enquiries For further details, please visit [email protected] https://aail.org/2021-why-invest-in-hk/ TIME (GMT+8) PROGRAMME Welcome Remarks 16:00–16:10 • Ms Teresa Cheng GBS SC JP Secretary for Justice, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic -
China's National Security Law for Hong Kong
China’s National Security Law for Hong Kong: Issues for Congress Updated August 3, 2020 Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov R46473 SUMMARY R46473 China’s National Security Law for Hong Kong: August 3, 2020 Issues for Congress Susan V. Lawrence On June 30, 2020, China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) passed a Specialist in Asian Affairs national security law (NSL) for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Hong Kong’s Chief Executive promulgated it in Hong Kong later the same day. The law is widely seen Michael F. Martin as undermining the HKSAR’s once-high degree of autonomy and eroding the rights promised to Specialist in Asian Affairs Hong Kong in the 1984 Joint Declaration on the Question of Hong Kong, an international treaty between the People’s Republic of China (China, or PRC) and the United Kingdom covering the 50 years from 1997 to 2047. The NSL criminalizes four broadly defined categories of offenses: secession, subversion, organization and perpetration of terrorist activities, and “collusion with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security” in relation to the HKSAR. Persons convicted of violating the NSL can be sentenced to up to life in prison. China’s central government can, at its or the HKSAR’s discretion, exercise jurisdiction over alleged violations of the law and prosecute and adjudicate the cases in mainland China. The law apparently applies to alleged violations committed by anyone, anywhere in the world, including in the United States. The HKSAR and PRC governments have already begun implementing the NSL, including setting up the new entities the law requires.