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AbstractWhile it is obvious that the space for protests in Hong Kong has declined significantly, it is far less apparent how the political culture has been transformed. Based on an analytical framework using the Lefebvrian concept of space, the paper draws on the July 1st protest march to trace how the political space of the population has been reduced. Relatively quickly, Hong Kong has transformed from a vibrant civil society to one marked by fear and self-censorship similar to other authoritarian regimes. Following an expansion of protest space during the 2019 anti-extradition bill movement, the Chinese government has enacted a National Security Law to eliminate most political activism. The study shows the success of the government’s repression although the long-term impact is not yet clear. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The landslide victory of the pan-democrats sent shockwaves through the political sector, including the Hong Kong and Chinese governments in the 2019 District Council election. A new phenomenon was observed in the election that voting was no longer based principally on utilitarian pragmatism as a driving force. This paper analyzes the 2019 District Council election results from a localism perspective. The adoption of a localism perspective is conduced by the political turmoil triggered by the extradition bill proposed by the Hong Kong government months before the election. The fundamental opposition to the extradition bill is the lack of trust toward Hong Kong leaders and the Chinese political system. This in turn is translated into an anti-China feeling among the Hong Kong general public. The rise of an anti-China feeling is related to rise of Hong Kong localism and the weakening of Chinese identity among the Hong Kong people. Localism plays an important role shaping the electoral politics and governance in Hong Kong. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to analyze the leadership of Chief Executive C.Y. Leung who took office to govern Hong Kong in July 2012 under China's political framework of “One Country, Two Systems.” As Hong Kong enters into a new period of politics in the process of democratization, there are several major political tasks that the Hong Kong chief executive must handle. These include the search for a consensus on the methods of electing the chief executive in 2017 on the basis of universal suffrage; the response to the call for reforming the Legislative Council in 2016 to prepare for the election of the whole Legislative Council through direct election in 2020; the resolution of conflicts between China and Hong Kong. It is therefore significant and timely to evaluate Leung's leadership so as to project Hong Kong's political development in the remaining four years under his leadership. This paper argues that Leung's leadership stresses “incremental development” based on the status quo, a “reflector model” of governance, “transactional mediation,” and a “role-determined leadership.” In the context of the existing Beijing–Hong Kong power relationship and Leung's conservative political outlook, it is a matter of doubt whether Leung's leadership can effectively withstand the political challenges ahead. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Since the 1980s, Hong Kong triad societies have evolved from hierarchical, pyramidal organizations to loose, compartmentalized syndicates that retain a modicum of hierarchy. Changes in triad organization and modus operandi occurred in response to stringent anti-organized crime measures enacted in Hong Kong. However, organizational evolution has facilitated triad transplantation to China and improved triads’ ability to engage in transnational crime. Triads have exploited favorable circumstances in China: prevalent corruption, rapid urbanization, and high demand for illicit goods and services. This paper includes two case studies of the Sun Yee On triad. The first examines Sun Yee On's localized activity by tracing the evolution of one Shenzhen area chapter. The second case study examines Sun Yee On's role as a supplier of methamphetamine precursor chemicals to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel. Sun Yee On exemplifies how modern triads have become hybridized, assuming attributes of both local Chinese organized crime and transnational criminal networks. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Presents a study on the relationships between industrial structures, income and gender inequality in manufacturing employment in Hong Kong using the segmentation approach. Theoretical perspective; Economic segmentation and women's employment; Empirical evidence on segmentation theory; Industrial dualism in Hong Kong; Profile of women in the manufacturing industries; Methodology used in the study; Results of the study; Conclusion.

Focuses on the political economy of Hong Kong, China before and after 1997. Overview of fundamental economic problems; Implications of the end of British rule for investors; Strategies for the promotion of a long-term investment attitude.

Presents information on a study which considered the process of establishing a democratic political system in Hong Kong under Chinese sovereignty. Essential elements of liberal democracy; Analysis of the conditions of democratic consolidation in Hong Kong; Issues concerning the maintenance of the Rule of Law in Hong Kong.

Focuses on the press freedom of Hong Kong newspapers after the island's sovereignty reverted to the People's Republic of China. Discussion on the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong people under the Sino-British Declaration on the Question of Hong Kong, 1984; Views of members of the Hong Kong Journalist Association on press freedom under the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government; Reasons for China's press policy in the Island.

Discusses the hopes and fears of Hong Kong students under China. Worries about the unemployment rate in Hong Kong; Remarks on human rights in Hong Kong; Concern about the political system of Hong Kong.

Provides an update on the developments in Hong Kong as a special administrative region of China as of January 1998. Condition of Hong Kong dollar; How Hong Kong reunification with China help Hong Kong's economy; Industrial policies in Hong Kong under China's rule.

Looks at the effect of Hong Kong's transformation into a Chinese special administrative region on Hong Kong's press industry. Fear of the press people in Hong Kong in relation to Chinese turnover; Personnel changes that happened in the press industry; Freedom given by the Chinese government to Hong Kong's press industry.

Provides information about the developments in Hong Kong after its reversion to China. Implications of Hong Kong's constitutional odyssey to China; Importance of understanding the long decolonizing process that Hong Kong underwent; Benefit given to Hong Kong by the Joint Declaration and Basic Law.

Analyzes the outlook of commerce in the Chinese region that covers Guangdong province, Fujian province, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Evolution of special economic zones since 1980; Motivating factors for integration of the market economies; Economic and sociopolitical implications on China; Effects on American businessmen; Risks to investors.

Describes the relationship between Hong Kong, Macau and the People's Republic of China. Factors underlying the economic success of Hong Kong and Macau; Problems and risks; Survey findings; Failure of the `One Country, Two Systems' formula; Vision for the future beyond the 1997/1999 change of sovereignty.

Forecasts political trends caused by the shift of Hong Kong's administration from Great Britain to China in 1997. Decolonization program established by the British government in 1982; Facets of Britain's legacy to Hong Kong which may cause administrative conflicts with China; Pessimism in the preservation of the colony's autonomous political system during the Chinese rule.

Focuses on various British citizenship for Hong Kong nationals. Chinese takeover of Hong Kong in 1997; British nationality laws; Problems of the various kinds of British citizenship; British Dependent Territories Citizenship.