Blooming Bauhinia (Hong Kong Through the Eyes of an Mainland Journalist)

Author: Si Xiong
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Unique perspective observing Hong Kong's anatomy, from the initial cession to economic takeoff, from "administrative leadership" and "elite consultation" to the operation of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), from statutory holidays and "two languages and three dialects" to an international metropolis and "freedom tours," the stories behind "one-floor-one-shop" (Yit Lo Feng), the joys and sorrows behind "the horse runs on," the life philosophy of "strive for enjoyment, success depends on luck," the civic awareness and professionalism of ordinary people, the self-discipline reflected in high-ranking officials not accepting bribes, and the sense of rule of law and social security felt through taxation and healthcare. What is Hong Kong like after its return? The author, a mainland Chinese journalist, lived in Hong Kong for over three years, using a unique perspective to depict all aspects of Hong Kong under "one country, two systems"—politics, economy, culture, education, livelihoods, rule of law, and more—presenting a three-dimensional, vivid, and colorful panoramic view of Hong Kong. Post-handover Hong Kong is like its city flower—the Bauhinia—fragrant, beautiful, full of vitality, and dazzling. The language of this book is concise, straightforward, and fluent yet (without losing humor), with a balance of emotion and reason, making it a valuable read for those seeking to deeply understand, explore, and analyze Hong Kong. Unique perspective observing Hong Kong's anatomy, from the initial cession to economic takeoff, from "administrative leadership" and "elite consultation" to the operation of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), from statutory holidays and "two languages and three dialects" to an international metropolis and "freedom tours," the stories behind "one-floor-one-shop" (Yit Lo Feng), the joys and sorrows behind "the horse runs on," the life philosophy of "strive for enjoyment, success depends on luck," the civic awareness and professionalism of ordinary people, the self-discipline reflected in high-ranking officials not accepting bribes, and the sense of rule of law and social security felt through taxation and healthcare. What is Hong Kong like after its return? The author, a mainland Chinese journalist, lived in Hong Kong for over three years, using a unique perspective to depict all aspects of Hong Kong under "one country, two systems"—politics, economy, culture, education, livelihoods, rule of law, and more—presenting a three-dimensional, vivid, and colorful panoramic view of Hong Kong. Post-handover Hong Kong is like its city flower—the Bauhinia—fragrant, beautiful, full of vitality, and dazzling. The language of this book is concise, straightforward, and fluent yet (without losing humor), with a balance of emotion and reason, making it a valuable read for those seeking to deeply understand, explore, and analyze Hong Kong.