This study investigates the differences in pragmatic competence between Hong Kong and Chinese mainland university students.Participants included 19 native speakers of English,115 Chinese mainland students,divided into...This study investigates the differences in pragmatic competence between Hong Kong and Chinese mainland university students.Participants included 19 native speakers of English,115 Chinese mainland students,divided into those who had spent time abroad in an English-speaking country(CM A)and those who had not(CM NA),and 97 Hong Kong students,divided into those from an English-medium secondary school(Hong Kong EMI)and those from a Chinese-medium school(Hong Kong CMI).Linguistic proficiency was measured by a C-test,and pragmatic competence by a Metapragmatic Knowledge Test,an Irony Test and a Monologic Role Play.Group scores were compared using ANCOVAs to control for differences in proficiency.The results point to a continuum of pragmatic competence—EMI>CMI>CM A>CM NA—reflecting the groups’access to English in real-life contexts.The differences between the Hong Kong groups and the Chinese mainland groups were clearest in those tests measuring processing capacity(i.e.,Irony Response Time and the Monologic Role Play).CM A,but not CM NA,performed as well as the Hong Kong groups on measures of metapragmatic awareness.The results are discussed in terms of Bialystok’s(1993)distinction between analyzed representation and control of processing.展开更多
Hong Kong Polytech University is the representative of tourism higher education in Hong Kong, offering various courses in hotel management and tourism management at the Doctor, Masters and Bachelor levels, whose curri...Hong Kong Polytech University is the representative of tourism higher education in Hong Kong, offering various courses in hotel management and tourism management at the Doctor, Masters and Bachelor levels, whose curriculum and education system have been quite perfect. The PolyU has cultivated a large number of high-quality professional people for the hotel and tourism industry. Excellent teachers, modem curriculum and the education concept of attaching great importance to the practice are the reasons why it can cultivate senior executives with international perspective, skills and social responsibility.展开更多
Strategic environmental assessment （SEA） is the process to evaluate, in a systematic way, the possible environmental impacts caused by decision making such as policy, plan, and program. It is of highly significance ...Strategic environmental assessment （SEA） is the process to evaluate, in a systematic way, the possible environmental impacts caused by decision making such as policy, plan, and program. It is of highly significance to improve decision-making. This article reviewed the researches on SEA as well as its practices in Taiwan, Hong Kong and the mainland of China. The regulations, methodologies, and effect of practices were compared. The regulations on SEA had been enacted at three places respectively. With the largest spatial area and rapid economic development pace, the mainland has carded out more SEA practices recently than the other two places, but their final effect still need to be confirmed. It was said that Hong Kong had acquired considerable experiences on SEA, while practice of SEA at Taiwan lagged behind.展开更多
In order to provide more convenient conditions for citizens on the mainland of China to travel to the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, the relevant department of the State Council, after consultatio...In order to provide more convenient conditions for citizens on the mainland of China to travel to the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, the relevant department of the State Council, after consultations with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, has decided to grant franchise to 67 more展开更多
From the diachronic dimension,this paper makes a two-way interactive investigation on the integration of Hong Kong Chinese and Mainland Mandarin.“Gao”is a delexical verb in contemporary Chinese.In different words an...From the diachronic dimension,this paper makes a two-way interactive investigation on the integration of Hong Kong Chinese and Mainland Mandarin.“Gao”is a delexical verb in contemporary Chinese.In different words and expressions related to“gao”character,there are mutual absorptions between Chinese mainland and Hong Kong,which is characterized by starting from nothing to something and from less to more.展开更多
The monetary system of Hong Kong has experienced several reforms, now it can effectively control the money supply and restrain inflation. The reform of monetary system is very meaningful for China's Mainland, as C...The monetary system of Hong Kong has experienced several reforms, now it can effectively control the money supply and restrain inflation. The reform of monetary system is very meaningful for China's Mainland, as China's Mainland also wants to restrain inflation. The focus of this article is to analyze the process of monetary system＇s reform of Hong Kong, and the development of money supply system. The conclusion is that central bank of China's Mainland should learn from Hong Kong＇s experience and carry out more reasonable monetary reform.展开更多
As an emerging financial product,insurance is attracting more and more people.Hong Kong with developed insurance industry attracts investment from mainland residents.This paper starts with the development process and ...As an emerging financial product,insurance is attracting more and more people.Hong Kong with developed insurance industry attracts investment from mainland residents.This paper starts with the development process and current situation of insurance products,insurance markets and relevant government policies in the mainland and Hong Kong,compares the similarities and differences of insurance products in the mainland and Hong Kong,and explores the development prospects and direction of both insurance by finding information and analyzing the audience.展开更多
On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong returns to her mother country. This is a great day for the Chinese people; indeed, it will be a milestone in Chinese history. In terms of scientific and technological cooperation, it may tur...On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong returns to her mother country. This is a great day for the Chinese people; indeed, it will be a milestone in Chinese history. In terms of scientific and technological cooperation, it may turn out to be yet another kind of milestone. The cooperation be-展开更多
There is a long tradition of friendly exchange and cooperation between the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the universities in Hong Kong. In recent years, both sides have been increasingly realizing the importan...There is a long tradition of friendly exchange and cooperation between the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the universities in Hong Kong. In recent years, both sides have been increasingly realizing the importance of furthering their Collaboration and exchange and the cooperation has become more active, laying greater展开更多
According to the'EY Global IPO Trends:2016 Q2'report released in June,the IPO market in China's Mainland and Hong Kong saw a slow first half in 2016 with investors wary of the economic slowdown of China...According to the'EY Global IPO Trends:2016 Q2'report released in June,the IPO market in China's Mainland and Hong Kong saw a slow first half in 2016 with investors wary of the economic slowdown of China's Mainland’s growth rate and the possibility of a currency devaluation.As a result,the number of deals for the first six months of 2016展开更多
Two surveys conducted in Hong Kong and China's Mainland reveal predictions of a quick recovery ahead for both economies.The surveys were conducted by CPA Australia,with the Hong Kong survey jointly sponsored by De...Two surveys conducted in Hong Kong and China's Mainland reveal predictions of a quick recovery ahead for both economies.The surveys were conducted by CPA Australia,with the Hong Kong survey jointly sponsored by Deloitte China and CPA Australia’s Hong Kong China division.展开更多
An old Chinese saying goes like 'food is the paramount necessity of the people'.Food safety is always the key element.At the conference of Annual Fresh Food Tender for Hong Kong (2016),Xiaoqun He,deputy dire...An old Chinese saying goes like 'food is the paramount necessity of the people'.Food safety is always the key element.At the conference of Annual Fresh Food Tender for Hong Kong (2016),Xiaoqun He,deputy director of registration department of CNCA(Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s展开更多
Following ten years of brand shaping and mechanism building,Hong Hong-Macao Visuat Art Biennasc has become the most influential visual art platform for communication among the China's Mainland,Hong Kong and Macao....Following ten years of brand shaping and mechanism building,Hong Hong-Macao Visuat Art Biennasc has become the most influential visual art platform for communication among the China's Mainland,Hong Kong and Macao.As an important part of China's art sector,arts of Hong Kong and Macao have become widely popular,highlighting the sound momentum of the collaborative development of Mainland,Hong Kong and Macao's art sectors.It has become a landmark event for cultural integration among Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao.展开更多
THe Business Assistant of Minister of Commerce Li Rongcan in Hong Kong on August 22, the Ministry Commerce attaches great importance and as well encourage the Mainland and Hong Kong enterprises to join forces "go...THe Business Assistant of Minister of Commerce Li Rongcan in Hong Kong on August 22, the Ministry Commerce attaches great importance and as well encourage the Mainland and Hong Kong enterprises to join forces "going out", and is taking effective measures to actively implement and, which will be mainly from the strengthening of macroeconomic policies guide and increase promote services for both sides give full play to the advantages of Hong Kong展开更多
This paper presents an empirical investigation on an important policy issue, namely, whether there is any evidence supporting monetary integration between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. We follow two lines of inq...This paper presents an empirical investigation on an important policy issue, namely, whether there is any evidence supporting monetary integration between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. We follow two lines of inquiry. First, we present a series of simple tests to find the extent to which trade and/or financial linkages exist between the two regions. Second, we use simple inflation and output differentials and structural VAR techniques to test for the degree of business cycle synchronization between the two regions. The results indicate that there is evidence supporting the existence of trade linkages and that there is also support for the possible synchronization of business cycles. We discuss the implications of this for monetary integration between Hong Kong and the mainland展开更多
In about 1949,there was a large-scale migration of architects from the mainland to Hong Kong,China.Among them were those important figures in the modern Chinese architectural history such as Robert Fan,Su Gin-Djih,and...In about 1949,there was a large-scale migration of architects from the mainland to Hong Kong,China.Among them were those important figures in the modern Chinese architectural history such as Robert Fan,Su Gin-Djih,and Chu Pin.Their arrival at this colony had changed its architectural practice substantially from professional organization to actually built environment.Their unique contributions to Hong Kong’s modern architecture have been a new research interest in recent years.This paper tells a story about Robert Fan and his design of the Chung Chi College campus in the 1950s with an intention to reveal the multiaspects of the so called“migrant architects”through a single architectural event.The author tries to capture the intertwining relationship between the migrant architects and educators through the reconstruction of the recruitment process for a campus architect by Chung Chi College and to identify Mr.Robert Fan’s concept of campus planning with reference to his early design experience in the mainland of China.展开更多
First UN Leader From China The election of Dr. Margaret Chan as the Director-General of WHO in November 2006 marks the first time that a Chinese national has headed a United Nations agency. The 60-
文摘This study investigates the differences in pragmatic competence between Hong Kong and Chinese mainland university students.Participants included 19 native speakers of English,115 Chinese mainland students,divided into those who had spent time abroad in an English-speaking country(CM A)and those who had not(CM NA),and 97 Hong Kong students,divided into those from an English-medium secondary school(Hong Kong EMI)and those from a Chinese-medium school(Hong Kong CMI).Linguistic proficiency was measured by a C-test,and pragmatic competence by a Metapragmatic Knowledge Test,an Irony Test and a Monologic Role Play.Group scores were compared using ANCOVAs to control for differences in proficiency.The results point to a continuum of pragmatic competence—EMI>CMI>CM A>CM NA—reflecting the groups’access to English in real-life contexts.The differences between the Hong Kong groups and the Chinese mainland groups were clearest in those tests measuring processing capacity(i.e.,Irony Response Time and the Monologic Role Play).CM A,but not CM NA,performed as well as the Hong Kong groups on measures of metapragmatic awareness.The results are discussed in terms of Bialystok’s(1993)distinction between analyzed representation and control of processing.
文摘Hong Kong Polytech University is the representative of tourism higher education in Hong Kong, offering various courses in hotel management and tourism management at the Doctor, Masters and Bachelor levels, whose curriculum and education system have been quite perfect. The PolyU has cultivated a large number of high-quality professional people for the hotel and tourism industry. Excellent teachers, modem curriculum and the education concept of attaching great importance to the practice are the reasons why it can cultivate senior executives with international perspective, skills and social responsibility.
文摘Strategic environmental assessment （SEA） is the process to evaluate, in a systematic way, the possible environmental impacts caused by decision making such as policy, plan, and program. It is of highly significance to improve decision-making. This article reviewed the researches on SEA as well as its practices in Taiwan, Hong Kong and the mainland of China. The regulations, methodologies, and effect of practices were compared. The regulations on SEA had been enacted at three places respectively. With the largest spatial area and rapid economic development pace, the mainland has carded out more SEA practices recently than the other two places, but their final effect still need to be confirmed. It was said that Hong Kong had acquired considerable experiences on SEA, while practice of SEA at Taiwan lagged behind.
文摘In order to provide more convenient conditions for citizens on the mainland of China to travel to the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, the relevant department of the State Council, after consultations with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, has decided to grant franchise to 67 more
文摘From the diachronic dimension,this paper makes a two-way interactive investigation on the integration of Hong Kong Chinese and Mainland Mandarin.“Gao”is a delexical verb in contemporary Chinese.In different words and expressions related to“gao”character,there are mutual absorptions between Chinese mainland and Hong Kong,which is characterized by starting from nothing to something and from less to more.
文摘The monetary system of Hong Kong has experienced several reforms, now it can effectively control the money supply and restrain inflation. The reform of monetary system is very meaningful for China's Mainland, as China's Mainland also wants to restrain inflation. The focus of this article is to analyze the process of monetary system＇s reform of Hong Kong, and the development of money supply system. The conclusion is that central bank of China's Mainland should learn from Hong Kong＇s experience and carry out more reasonable monetary reform.
文摘As an emerging financial product,insurance is attracting more and more people.Hong Kong with developed insurance industry attracts investment from mainland residents.This paper starts with the development process and current situation of insurance products,insurance markets and relevant government policies in the mainland and Hong Kong,compares the similarities and differences of insurance products in the mainland and Hong Kong,and explores the development prospects and direction of both insurance by finding information and analyzing the audience.
文摘On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong returns to her mother country. This is a great day for the Chinese people; indeed, it will be a milestone in Chinese history. In terms of scientific and technological cooperation, it may turn out to be yet another kind of milestone. The cooperation be-
文摘There is a long tradition of friendly exchange and cooperation between the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the universities in Hong Kong. In recent years, both sides have been increasingly realizing the importance of furthering their Collaboration and exchange and the cooperation has become more active, laying greater
文摘According to the'EY Global IPO Trends:2016 Q2'report released in June,the IPO market in China's Mainland and Hong Kong saw a slow first half in 2016 with investors wary of the economic slowdown of China's Mainland’s growth rate and the possibility of a currency devaluation.As a result,the number of deals for the first six months of 2016
文摘Two surveys conducted in Hong Kong and China's Mainland reveal predictions of a quick recovery ahead for both economies.The surveys were conducted by CPA Australia,with the Hong Kong survey jointly sponsored by Deloitte China and CPA Australia’s Hong Kong China division.
文摘An old Chinese saying goes like 'food is the paramount necessity of the people'.Food safety is always the key element.At the conference of Annual Fresh Food Tender for Hong Kong (2016),Xiaoqun He,deputy director of registration department of CNCA(Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s
文摘Following ten years of brand shaping and mechanism building,Hong Hong-Macao Visuat Art Biennasc has become the most influential visual art platform for communication among the China's Mainland,Hong Kong and Macao.As an important part of China's art sector,arts of Hong Kong and Macao have become widely popular,highlighting the sound momentum of the collaborative development of Mainland,Hong Kong and Macao's art sectors.It has become a landmark event for cultural integration among Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao.
文摘THe Business Assistant of Minister of Commerce Li Rongcan in Hong Kong on August 22, the Ministry Commerce attaches great importance and as well encourage the Mainland and Hong Kong enterprises to join forces "going out", and is taking effective measures to actively implement and, which will be mainly from the strengthening of macroeconomic policies guide and increase promote services for both sides give full play to the advantages of Hong Kong
文摘This paper presents an empirical investigation on an important policy issue, namely, whether there is any evidence supporting monetary integration between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. We follow two lines of inquiry. First, we present a series of simple tests to find the extent to which trade and/or financial linkages exist between the two regions. Second, we use simple inflation and output differentials and structural VAR techniques to test for the degree of business cycle synchronization between the two regions. The results indicate that there is evidence supporting the existence of trade linkages and that there is also support for the possible synchronization of business cycles. We discuss the implications of this for monetary integration between Hong Kong and the mainland
基金cosponsored by Chung Chi College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a grant from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China(Project no.CUHK4668/06H/2007/Architecture).
文摘In about 1949,there was a large-scale migration of architects from the mainland to Hong Kong,China.Among them were those important figures in the modern Chinese architectural history such as Robert Fan,Su Gin-Djih,and Chu Pin.Their arrival at this colony had changed its architectural practice substantially from professional organization to actually built environment.Their unique contributions to Hong Kong’s modern architecture have been a new research interest in recent years.This paper tells a story about Robert Fan and his design of the Chung Chi College campus in the 1950s with an intention to reveal the multiaspects of the so called“migrant architects”through a single architectural event.The author tries to capture the intertwining relationship between the migrant architects and educators through the reconstruction of the recruitment process for a campus architect by Chung Chi College and to identify Mr.Robert Fan’s concept of campus planning with reference to his early design experience in the mainland of China.
文摘First UN Leader From China The election of Dr. Margaret Chan as the Director-General of WHO in November 2006 marks the first time that a Chinese national has headed a United Nations agency. The 60-
