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Hong Kong English Hong Kong English refers to the accent and characteristics of English spoken by Hongkongers. Contrary to Indians or Australians, Hong Kong people tend to think that English with local influence is inferior, mistaken, irregular.
Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority Established in 1977, the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA, ) (previously known as Hong Kong Examinations Authority, HKEA ) was put in charge of administration the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) the following year. Respectively in 1979 and 1980, the Authority commenced to be the provider of Hong Kong Higher Level Examination and Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE), and became the only administrator of public examinations in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (Chinese: 香港交易及結算所有限公司, also 香港交易所 or 港交所; abbreviated as HKEx; ) is the stock exchange of Hong Kong. HKEx is the holding company for The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK), Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE) and Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited.
Hong Kong Express The Hong Kong Express Airways Limited (港聯航空) is an airline based at Hong Kong International Airport. It took delivery of its first aircraft in July 2005 and launched scheduled services to Guangzhou on September 9, 2005.
Hong Kong football league Tracing back to early 20th century, the football league in Hong Kong is probably the oldest professional league in Asia. While most records before the Second World War have been lost and the current Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) only recognizes the match results since its establishment in 1945.
Hong Kong Family Welfare Society The Hong Kong Family Welfare Society (HKFWS; 香港家庭福利會) is a non-governmental organization that runs on subsidies donated by the government, donations from Community Chest and individual sponsorships. HKFWS focuses on quality and professional social services through a family perspective that aims to enrich and enhance the well-being of families and individuals in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions (HKFTU) () is a pro-Beijing labour and political group in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. It was established in April, 1948.
Hong Kong Film Awards Hong Kong Film Awards (香港電影金像獎), are the most prestigious film awards in Hong Kong. It was established in 1982 and, in December 1993, was incorporated into the Hong Kong Film Awards Association Limited.
Hong Kong Fir v. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. Hong Kong Fir Shipping Co v Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, [1962] 2 QB 26, 1 All ER 474, known as the Hong Kong Fir case, is a leading English case on contract law. The Court created a third class of contractual term outside of warranties and conditions known as innominate term, which are determined by the consequences of the breach of the contract.
Hong Kong Flower Show Hong Kong Flower Show (香港花卉展覽) is presented by Leisure and Cultural Services Department. It is held on March in every year in Hong Kong, alternating between the Sha Tin Central Park and the Victoria Park.
Hong Kong Fringe Club The Hong Kong Fringe Club (香港藝穗會) is a non-profit-making organization and a recognized charity in the Hong Kong SAR. The club provides rent-free exhibition and performance facilities to Hong Kong and international artists and performers.
Hong Kong Futures Exchange Hong Kong Futures Exchange (HKFE) was a futures exchange in Hong Kong. Established in 1976, it offered a variety of options and futures contracts, linked to stock market indices, stocks, short term interest rates, and foreign exchange.
Hong Kong Garden Hong Kong Garden is the largest housing estate in Tsing Lung Tau, which is a little town between Tsuen Wan and Tuen Mun. Hong Kong Garden has 28 blocks, however, the block 27 and 28 are still not available for living.
Hong Kong Garden (song) "Hong Kong Garden" was the debut single released by English band Siouxsie & the Banshees. Issued in the UK by Polydor Records in 1978, the track was written by Banshees members Siouxsie Sioux, Steven Severin, John McKay and Kenny Morris and produced by Nils Stevesson and Steve Lillywhite.
Hong Kong Government Cantonese Romanisation The Hong Kong Government Cantonese Romanisation (not an official name) is the more or less consistent way for romanising Cantonese proper nouns employed by the Hong Kong Government departments and many non-governmental organisations in Hong Kong. It is not known whether there are strict guidelines for the method circulating in the government, or the method has just established itself and become a common practice over time.
Hong Kong Guide Hong Kong Guide (香港街) is a Hong Kong atlas published by Survey and Mapping Office, Lands Department of Hong Kong Government. From 2005, Hong Kong Guide 2005 includes photomaps in parallel to traditional maps.
Hong Kong handover ceremony The handover ceremony of Hong Kong in 1997 officially marked the transfer of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China. An internationally televised event, the ceremony was held on the night of June 30, 1997 at the new wing of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai.
Hong Kong hip hop The Hong Kong hip hop scene first began in 1995 with the formation of LMF which was the first rap/rock group signed by a major record label, Warner Music. The group consisted of ten core members, many of which were also in the bands NT, Screw, and Anodize.
Hong Kong honours system The existing Hong Kong honours system was created after the sovereignty of Hong Kong was transferred to the People's Republic of China as a special administrative region in 1997. Before that, Hong Kong was a British dependent territory and followed the British honours system with the Order of the British Empire.
Hong Kong High End Audio Visual Show The Hong Kong High End Audio Visual Show (香港高級視聽展) is held every year in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for audio-visual companies to showcase their electronics and products. Organized by Audiotechnique Magazine, it is the biggest audio-visual event in South-East-Asia.
Hong Kong Higher Level Examination The Hong Kong Higher Level Examination (香港高等程度會考) was a public examination normally taken by students in Hong Kong after finished their Form 6 (Lower Sixth), aimed to enter the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), then provided its courses in 4 years. It is different from the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) taken by Form 7 (Upper Sixth) students.
Hong Kong Housing Society The Hong Kong Housing Society () or Housing Society (房屋協會, 房協) for short, is the second largest public housing provider in Hong Kong (the first being the Hong Kong Housing Authority). The HKHS is a non-governmental organization and non profit organization that was founded in 1948 by "members coming from all walks of life" with a donation of £14,000.
Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor (HKHRM) (香港人權監察) is a local non-governmental organization which was established in April 1995. It aims at promoting better human rights protection in Hong Kong in the aspect of legislation and people's everyday life.
Hong Kong Chief Executive election, 2005 The Hong Kong Chief Executive election of 2005 is an election to fill the vacancy of the territory's top office. Tung Chee Hwa submitted a resignation document to the Chinese government, and it was officially approved on March 12.
Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal (中國客運碼頭 or 中港碼頭) is a ferry terminal, located at China Hong Kong City, 33 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is one of the two cross-border ferry terminals in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Christian Industrial Committee The Hong Kong Christian Industrial Committee (CIC) (Chinese: 香港基督教工業委員會) is a non-governmental pressure group that focuses on labor welfare policy and industrial safety. The group was founded in 1966 as an auxiliary organization of the Hong Kong Christian Council.
Hong Kong Identity Card The Hong Kong Identity Card (abbreviation: HKID, ID card; Chinese: 香港身份證) is an official identity document issued by the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China. Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards (Chinese: 香港永久性居民身份證) are a class of HKIDs, issued to persons who have the right of abode (ROA) in Hong Kong SAR.
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education The Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) () was formed from a combination of 7 industrial colleges(Technical Institute) and 2 technical colleges in 1999. IVE is an educational institute directly under the control of the Vocational Training Council of the Hong Kong government.
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi) Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi) (香港專業敎育學院青衣分校) is technical college on Tsing Yi Island, Hong Kong. It was established in 1993 as the Hong Kong Technical College (Tsing Yi) (青衣科技學院) by Vocational Training Council and became part of the IVE system in 1999.
Hong Kong International Airport Automated People Mover Hong Kong International Airport Automated People Mover is a driverless people mover located within Hong Kong International Airport. It began operations in 1998 transporting passengers from the East Hall to the West Hall.
Hong Kong Jockey Club The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC, ) (formerly The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club, 英皇御准香港賽馬會) is a non-profit organisation providing horse racing, sporting and betting entertainment in Hong Kong. It holds a government-granted monopoly in providing parimutuel betting on horse racing, "Mark Six" lotteries, and fixed odds betting on overseas football events.
Hong Kong Joint School Electronics and Computer Society The Hong Kong Joint School Electronics and Computer Society (HKJSECS/JSECS/ECS), being the first non-profit making joint secondary school student society in Hong Kong in the field of computer and information technology, was established in 1979 by a group of devoted and enthusiastic secondary school teachers and inquisitive students, who had strong interests in electronics and computer. The HKJSECS aims at stimulating students’ interest in aspects of electronics and computer, fostering the exchange of knowledge in these fields and enhancing co-operation amongst schools.
Hong Kong Joint School Mathematics Society Hong Kong Joint School Mathematics Society (JSMS) is a non-profit student organization established on 23 May, 1988 with aims of promoting interests in mathematics and cultivating friendship among schools. It holds the Inter-School Mathematics Contest every year.
Hong Kong Journalists Association The Hong Kong Journalists Association (香港記者協會) was established in 1968 for practising journalists in Hong Kong "to enhance press freedom and the integrity of news coverage" (Who we are --- HKJA). The association acts as a trade union for journalists by seeking to improve working conditions for them and further works to aid journalists by striving to remove barriers journalists face when gathering news.
Hong Kong July 1 marches The July 1 marches () is a series of marches on July 1 that have been held annually in Hong Kong since 2003. July 1 1997 was the day on which the sovereignty of the British crown colony was transferred to the People's Republic of China as a special administrative region.
Hong Kong landmarks and tourist attractions Given its status as a popular tourist destination, Hong Kong has many landmarks and tourist attractions which serve as popular places to visit. This is by no means a complete list, so please make additions if you see any major attraction missing.
Hong Kong League XI Hong Kong League XI is a team which represents Hong Kong to particpate in exhibitional matches, mainly Carlsberg Cup during the Chinese New Year. Competitive matches such as World Cup Qualifiers are played by the Hong Kong national football team.
Hong Kong Link Hong Kong Link 2004 Limited (traditional Chinese: 香港五隧一橋有限公司) is a company wholly owned by the Government of Hong Kong created to securitise revenue from five government-owned toll tunnels and the Lantau Link. This is not to be confused with The Link REIT, which was also created by the Government of Hong Kong to privatise its shopping malls and carparks.
Hong Kong motion picture rating system The Hong Kong motion picture rating system (Traditional: 香港電影分級制度, Simplified: 香港电影分级制度) is a legal system of movie screening and rating. Unlike its counterparts in the United States, an official government agency issues ratings for any movie that will be shown in Hong Kong movie theatres, instead of a private institution.
Hong Kong Marine Police The Marine Region of the Hong Kong Police Force, also known as the Marine Police, with its 166 launches and craftpatrols some 1850km²] of waters within Hong Kong's territory, including the [[Victoria Harbour and 244 outlying islands. This involves the control of some 13 000 local craft, pleasure boats and ferries and a maritime population of 14 100.
Hong Kong Mathematical High Achievers Selection Contest Hong Kong Mathematical High Achievers Selection Contest (HKMHASC, Traditional Chinese: 香港青少年數學精英選拔賽) is a yearly mathematics competition for students of or below Secondary 3 in Hong Kong. It is jointly organized by Po Leung Kuk and Hong Kong Association of Science and Mathematics Education since the academic year 1998-1999.
Hong Kong Mathematics Olympiad Hong Kong Mathematics Olympiad (HKMO, ) is a Mathematics Competition held in Hong Kong every year, jointly organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Education and Hong Kong Education and Manpower Bureau. At present, more than 250 secondary schools send teams of 4-6 students of or below Form 4 to enter the competition.
Hong Kong Military Service Corps Hong Kong Military Service Corps (HKMSC) (Chinese: 香港軍事服務團) was a British army unit and part of the British garrison in Hong Kong (see British Forces Overseas Hong Kong). Throughout the history of Hong Kong, it has been the only regular British army unit raised in the territory made up almost entirely of Locally Enlisted Personnel (LEP).
Hong Kong Monetary Authority The Hong Kong Monetary Authority () or HKMA (金管局) is a government authority founded on 1st April 1993 in Hong Kong from the consolidation of the "Office of the Exchange Fund" and the "Office of the Commissioner of Banking." It reports directly to the Financial Secretary.
Hong Kong Movie Database The Hong Kong Movie Database (HKMDB) is a bilingual (English and Chinese) website that was created in 1995 by Ryan Law to provide a repository for information about movies originating from Hong Kong and the people that created them.
Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences (香港醫學博物館) was established in 1996, and is located in a renovated 3-storey Edwardian style building, at 2 Caine Lane at the Mid-levels, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It is also referred as Old Pathological Institute.
Hong Kong New Wave The Hong Kong New Wave was a blanket term applied to a number of young, groundbreaking Hong Kong filmmakers of the late 1970s and 1980s, many trained in overseas film programs and with experience in the territory's thriving television drama scene. Among the most notable members are Tsui Hark, Ann Hui, Patrick Tam, Yim Ho and Allen Fong.
Hong Kong New World Tower Hong Kong New World Tower (香港新世界大厦) is a 61-floor tower, completed in 2002, located in the Huaihai Park, in the Pudong district of Shanghai. It is 278 meters high and was built by Bregman and Hamann Architects.
Hong Kong Newt Hong Kong Newt (Paramesotriton hongkongensis, see also the synonyms) is the only species of salamander, also known as "tailed amphibians", found in Hong Kong. Once thought to be endemic to the territory, the species has also been found in the coastal parts of Guangdong Province.
Hong Kong Olympiad in Informatics Hong Kong Olympiad in Informatics (HKOI; 香港電腦奧林匹克競賽) is an annual programming competition for secondary school students in Hong Kong, emphasizing on problem solving techniques and programming skills. It is co-organized by the Hong Kong Association for Computer Education (HKACE), Hong Kong Education and Manpower Bureau (EMB), Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
Hong Kong Passport The term "Hong Kong passport" refer to passports issued to Hong Kong people. The term more often refers to the HKSAR Passport of the PRC, but sometimes it may also refer to the British National (Overseas) passport and any other colonial passports issued to people in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong People's Alliance on WTO The Hong Kong People’s Alliance on WTO (Traditional Chinese: 民間監察世貿聯盟; often abbreviated as HKPA) is a grassroots organization that aims to protest at the WTO Ministerial Conference of 2005 which was held in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai North on December 13 - December 18, 2005.
Hong Kong Philatelic Society Established in 1921, the Hong Kong Philatelic Society is the oldest philatelic organisation in Hong Kong. Members were mainly Europeans before the war and after 1946, more and more Chinese became members and the Society has grown in stature.
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (), commonly abbreviated HKPO (港樂), is the main symphonic orchestra in Hong Kong. It turned professional in 1974 although its predecessor, the Sino-British Orchestra, gave its first concert in 1895.
Hong Kong Phooey Hong Kong Phooey is a 16-episode (31 shorts) Hanna-Barbera animated series that first aired on ABC Saturday morning from September 7, 1974 to September 4, 1976. The star, Hong Kong Phooey, is the secret alter ego of Penrod Pooch, or Penry, a "mild-mannered" police station janitor.
Hong Kong Police Force The Hong Kong Police Force ( ) is the police force of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. Between 1969 and 1997, it was named Royal Hong Kong Police Force(Romanised Cantonese "Wong Ga Heung Gong Ging Chak") ().
Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) () is located in Hung Hom, Hong Kong, right next to the Hung Hom KCR station and the Kowloon side of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel. It is the largest tertiary institution funded by the HKSAR government in terms of student population.
Hong Kong Progressive Alliance The Hong Kong Progressive Alliance (HKPA) (, abbreviated 港進聯) was a political party in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. It was established in July 1994, and is composed of mainly businessmen and professionals.
Hong Kong Public Records Building Hong Kong Public Records Building (香港歷史檔案大樓) is an office preserving records of Hong Kong Government by Government Records Service. The building is in Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong and was opened in 1997.
Hong Kong rainstorm warning signals The rainstorm warning signals () are a set of signals used in Hong Kong to alert the public about the occurrence of heavy rain which is likely to bring about major disruptions such as traffic congestion and floods. They also ensure a state of readiness within the essential services to deal with emergencies.
Hong Kong Re-entry Permit Hong Kong Re-entry Permit (Traditional Chinese: 回港證) are issued to Hong Kong residents by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for travel to the mainland of China and Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR).
Hong Kong Resort Company Hong Kong Resort Company Limited (香港興業有限公司, hereafter shortened to simply Hong Kong Resort) is jointly owned by HKR International Ltd and CITIC Pacific, with each holding company having a 50% stake each. It is best known for the Discovery Bay development, on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital (養和醫院) is a private hospital established in 1922 in Happy Valley, Hong Kong. It is one of the most famous hospitals in Hong Kong for its high quality hospital services and safe and comfortable accommodation for patients.
Hong Kong Science Park The Hong Kong Science Park () is a science park located in Pak Shek Kok, Tai Po District, New Territories, Hong Kong. It is close to the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Ma Liu Shui and is on the Tolo Harbour waterfront.
Hong Kong Second Wave Hong Kong Second Wave is a term used by film critics to describe a group of Hong Kong film directors in late 1980s to 1990s. The most notable directors belong to Hong Kong Second Wave includes Wong Kar Wai, Fruit Chan, Stanley Kwan, Clara Law, Peter Chan and Evans Chan.
Hong Kong Secondary Students Union The Hong Kong Secondary Students Union (Chinese characters: 香港中學生聯盟, pinyin: Xiānggǎng Zhōngxuéshēng Liánméng) was established in August 2003 by some pro-democratic secondary school students of Hong Kong. Formed by various students’ associations (SA’s) and students’ councils (SC’s) of secondary schools, it is the third-largest politically-involved youth organization in Hong Kong, after the Hong Kong Federation of Students and the Hong Kong Youth and Tertiary Students Association (since the HKFS is much larger than HKSSU).
Hong Kong Senior Shield Hong Kong Senior Shield (2006/2007 HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CHOI FUNG HONG SENIOR SHIELD in 2006-07) is one of the football competitions in Hong Kong. Usually only the teams in First Division would enter into the competition.
Hong Kong Senior Shield 2006-07 The Hong Kong Senior Shield 2006-07, also known as the 2006-07 HKFA Choi Fung Hong Senior Shield , 2006/07 HKFA Choi Fung Hong Senior Shield HKFA.com, November 2 2006 is the 105th staging of the Hong Kong's oldest football knockout competition.
Hong Kong Sevens The Hong Kong Sevens (香港七人欖球賽) (referred to as Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens for sponsorship reasons) is considered the premier tournament on the IRB Sevens World Series in rugby union. It is held annually at the end of March in Hong Kong and is organised by the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU).
Hong Kong SkyCity Hong Kong SkyCity is a large business and entertainment complex adjacent to the Hong Kong International Airport, and is built on land owned by the Airport Authority Hong Kong. It currently includes the AsiaWorld-Expo and SkyPier.
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day is celebrated every 1 July in Hong Kong since 1997. The holiday commemorates the transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Hong Kong Sports Institute The Hong Kong Sports Institute is a sports institute in Hong Kong, China. The International Olympic Committee announced that Hong Kong will hold the equestrian events at the site of the Hong Kong Sports Institute in Fo Tan, Sha Tin at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Hong Kong Sprint The Hong Kong Sprint is a Group 1 flat horse race in Hong Kong for three-year-old and above thoroughbreds at Sha Tin Racecourse in mid December. It was first run in 1999 and is one of the four Hong Kong International Races.
Hong Kong Stadium Hong Kong Stadium (Chinese: 香港大球場, also known as 香港政府大球場) is the main sports venue of Hong Kong, China. It has a maximum seating capacity of 40,000, including 18,240 at the main level, 3,153 executive seats, 18,559 upper level seats and 48 seats for wheelchair users.
Hong Kong Strategic Route and Exit Number System The Hong Kong Strategic Route and Exit Number System () is a system adopted by the Transport Department of the Hong Kong Government to organise the major roads in the territory into Routes 1 to 9 for the convenience of drivers. When the system was first implemented in 2004, the government launched a large campaign to promote it to the public.
Hong Kong Study Circle The Hong Kong Study Circle was founded in 1951 to record and circulate information on the philatelic and postal history of Hong Kong and the Treaty ports. Whilst it is UK-based, regular meetings are also held in Hong Kong and Canada.
Hong Kong Supermarket Hong Kong Supermarket () is a growing Chinese American supermarket chain in the Los Angeles region of Southern California. It operates mainly in the newer suburban overseas Chinese communities, particularly in the Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and New York City areas.
Hong Kong tropical cyclone warning signals The Hong Kong tropical cyclone warning signals () or informally typhoon signals (颱風信號) are a set of signals used to indicate the threat or effects of a tropical cyclone. The Hong Kong Observatory issues the warning signal if a tropical cyclone is centred within 800 kilometres of Hong Kong and may affect Hong Kong later.
Hong Kong Touring Car Championship The Hong Kong Touring Car Championship (香港房車錦標賽) was established by the Hong Kong Automobile Association in 2002. Currently, all the races are held at the Zhuhai International Circuit in Guangdong province, China.
Hong Kong Trade Development Council Hong Kong Trade Development Council (香港貿易發展局, TDC) is a global marketing arm and service hub for Hong Kong-based manufacturers, traders and service exporters. It has more than 40 offices around the world.
Hong Kong Tramways Hong Kong Tramways is one of the three tramways in the world that have regular operation of double-decker trams (the others being Blackpool, England and Alexandria), and is the only system that runs exclusively on double-deckers.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST, or UST) (; Cantonese Yale: hēung góng fō geih daaih hohk, Jyutping: hoeng1 gong2 fo1 gei6 dai6 hok6; Mandarin Pinyin: Xiānggǎng Kējì Dàxué) was established in 1991 under Hong Kong Law Cap. 1141 (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ordinance), as one of eight universities in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Vase The Hong Kong Vase is a Group 1 flat horse race in Hong Kong for three-year-old and above thoroughbreds run over a distance of 2,400 metres (approximately 1 mile 4 furlongs) at Sha Tin Racecourse in mid December.
Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre The Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre () is located in Hong Kong Park, at Kennedy Road in Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong.According to the Plaque in the Arts Center, it was opened by Leung Ding-Bon, the then chairman of the Urban Council in 1992.
Hong Kong women's cricket team The Hong Kong women's cricket team is the team that represents the Chinese special administrative region of Hong Kong in international women's cricket matches. They made their international debut in September 2006, playing against Pakistan in a three match series of one-day games to decide which country would represent the Asia region in the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Ireland in 2007.
Hong Kong Web Radio Station with Podcast Hong Kong Web Radio Station with Podcast 係播網絡電台 is a grassroot web radio station based in Hong Kong. Their programs focus on web-singers, art & stage performances, indie band sound, world music, civic actions and pro-democracy.
Hong Kong Wetland Park Hong Kong Wetland Park () is a world-class conservation, education and tourism facilities, located at the northern part of Tin Shui Wai, in Yuen Long. It was intended to be an ecological mitigation area (EMA) for the wetlands lost due to Tin Shui Wai New town development.
Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Pier, Hong Kong Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal or Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Pier (Traditional Chinese: 港澳碼頭; Simplified Chinese: 港澳码头; Portuguese Terminal Marítimo) is located in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It, together with another pier, Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal, provides ferry services to Macau and other cities in China.
Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Pier, Macau Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Pier (Traditional Chinese: 港澳碼頭; Simplified Chinese: 港澳码头; Portuguese Terminal Marítimo) is located in Porto Exterior, Macao Peninsula, Macau, near the Reservatório (reservoir) on Avenidea de Amizade.
Hong Kong-style milk tea Hong Kong-style milk tea, often known as dai-pai-dong milk tea, is a beverage originating from Hong Kong. It consists of black tea sweetened with evaporated milk, and is usually part of an afternoon meal in Hong Kong tea culture.
Hong Kong-style Western cuisine Hong Kong-style Western cuisine is a cuisine of Hong Kong. It is a style of American and European cooking served by some restaurants, typically known as Cha chaan teng (茶餐廳), in Hong Kong as well as places where many Hong Kong residents emigrated to.
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (港珠澳大橋) is a giant proposed series of bridges and tunnels that would connect the west side of Hong Kong with Macau and the neighbouring city of Zhuhai, situated on the west side of the Pearl River Delta, and part of mainland China's southern industrial powerhouse.
Hong Konger Front The Hong Konger Front (我是香港人連線) is an alliance composed of pro-independence websites in Hong Kong. It proposes a Hong Kong Independence Movement to make Hong Kong a sovereign state (全民公投香港獨立).
Hong Kongs Government Policy on the Greening of Slopes Hong Kongs Government Policy on the Greening of Slopes is in reference to the Hong Kong Governments stratergy on dealing with the safety of slopes, and making them look more natural. It is Government's policy to make slopes look as natural as possible.
Hong Leong Group Hong Leong Group is a conglomerate based in Malaysia. Founded as a trading company in 1963 by Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan, the company controls 14 listed companies involved in the financial services, manufacturing, distribution, property and infrastructure development.
Hong Liangji Hong Liangji (洪亮吉) (1746-1809) was a Chinese scholar, statesman, political theorist, and philosopher. He was most famous for his critical essay to the Jiaqing Emperor, which resulted in his banishment to Yili in Xinjiang.
Hong Lim Hong Lim (born 11 November 1950), Australian politician, has been a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since 1996, representing the seat of Clayton for the Australian Labor Party. Lim was born in Kandal Province, Cambodia, of Chinese-Cambodian ancestry.
Hong Lim Green Hong Lim Green was Singapore's first public garden created and maintained by Cheang Hong Lim, who was a businessman and philanthropist. It was a popular venue for election rallies, political speeches and public performances in the 1950s and 1960s.
Hong Myung-Bo Hong Myung-Bo (born February 12, 1969 in Seoul) is a South Korean former football player who retired from playing following the end of the 2004 Major League Soccer season, having finished his career with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Hong was a key member of the Korean national team in four World Cups, and was the first Korean player to play in four consecutive World Cup finals tournaments.
Hong Nin Savings Bank Hong Nin Savings Bank (traditional Chinese: 康年儲蓄銀行) was a bank in Hong Kong, founded in the 1930s. The bank went into administration in September 1986 following defaults on several loans related to shipping, and was taken over by the colonial Government of Hong Kong.
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