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Outline History & Backgrounds Hong Kong Attractions Urban Problems Projects and Recommendations 3T’s in Hong Kong Discussion

Things U need to know about HK Location

Things U need to know about HK History 1950s 1970s After the First Opium War HK serves as the entrepot city of British Empire

Things U need to know about HK History July 1 st, 1997 The transfer of sovereignty from UK to the PRC, ending 156 years of British colonial rule Today’s Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions (SAR). It has successfully become as an inter- national financial hub in the world.

Must- Do’s in Hong Kong The Peak A view from Victoria Peak, looking north over Central Victoria Harbour and Kowloon

Must- Do’s in Hong Kong Victoria Harbour-Star Ferry Trip

Must- Do’s in Hong Kong Disney Land in Hong Kong The Rail Link to Disneyland directlyMickey in Chinese Traditional Costume

Must- Do’s in Hong Kong Paradise for Dining N Shopping

Skylines Beautiful scene Chinese Cultural Happy Disneyland Crazy Shopping Tasting Food

Certain Urban Problems shows up Over dense population Housing issues Traffic and Pollution

Over 7 million people in Hong Kong

Projects regard to Decentralize the city Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

Projects regard to Decentralize the city Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link 16,000 km high- speed railway network The mainland section has cost 16.7 million RMB, Which is approximately 2.5 million U.S. dollars.

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Completion by 2016

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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

Income Gap 2011 HK GDP is estimated 325 billion But According to 2007 UNDP report. HK has 53.3 income GINI score compare to Canada score 32.6 GINI Share of income or expenditure (%) Poorest 10%: 2.0 Richest 10%: 34.9 The Gini coefficient measures the inequality among values of a frequency distribution

Housing dY0 dY0 Government provide social housing for low income family nearly 48% (2006) of the population now residing in some form of public housing

Our recommendation Job creation through government resources Project like InvestHK and Hong Kong Science and Technology Park can directly/indirectly generate job opportunities for people

InvestHK Establish 2000, a government organization helps to attract and retain foreign direct investment In 2010, InvestHK has completed 284 projects involving direct investment of some $8.1 billion and the creation of around new jobs # of project done st year job created nd year job created

Hong Kong Science and Technology Park Established 2001, a statutory body by the government. It focuses on innovative and technology development Estimate Phase 3 of Park finish late , focus on foster environment and renewable energy technology. Approximately 5000 related construction job during construction and 4000 R-D related professional positions will be created when Phase 3 construction complete

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3Ts in Hong Kong Technology – Science and Technology Park Talent – West Kowloon Cultural District Tolerance – Hong Kong International Film Festivals

Technology The Business Incubation Programmes (Incu-Tech, Incu-Bio and Incu-Design) offered by Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC) aims to provide a comprehensive package of assistance for technology and design start-ups. Eligible companies are granted financial aid, rent-free offices or laboratory premises up to 12 months and other forms of assistance. This program aims to foster new entrepreneurship for Hong Kong

Tolerance Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) takes places in March and April every year. As one of the oldest film festivals in Asia. HKIFF values diversity and features a wide variety of films from different parts of the world covering different genres. Every year the HKIFF shows over 300 films from more than 50 countries

Population Demographic Ethnicity2001 Number % of Total2006 Number % of Total Chinese6,364, %6,522, % Filipino142,5562.1%112,4531.6% Indonesian50,4940.8%87,8401.3% Westerners46,5850.7%36,3840.5% Indian18,5430.3%20,4440.3% Nepalese12,5640.2%15,9500.2% Japanese14,1800.2%13,1890.2% Thai14,3420.2%11,9000.2% Pakistani11,0170.2%11,1110.2% Other Asian12,8350.2%12,6630.2% Others20,8350.3%20,2640.3% Total6,708, %6,864, %

Talent The West Kowloon Cultural District ("WKCD") is a strategic investment by the Government of the Hong Kong – meet the long-term infrastructure needs of Hong Kong's arts and cultural development and foster growth and development of culture and creative industries – become a cultural hub for attracting and nurturing talents, an impetus to improve quality of life

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