Blooming Bauhinia: Hong Kong Through the Eyes of an Mainland Journalist

Author: Si Xiong
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Observing Hong Kong from a unique perspective, from its initial cession to economic takeoff, from "administrative leadership" and "elite consultation" to the operation of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, from designated holidays and "two languages, three dialects" to an international metropolis and "free travel," the stories in "one-story phoenix" buildings, the joy and sorrow behind "horses running," the life philosophy of "striving for enjoyment, relying on luck," the civic awareness and professionalism of ordinary people, the self-discipline reflected in high officials refusing remuneration, 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, depicting the political, economic, cultural, educational, livelihood, and legal aspects of Hong Kong under the "One Country, Two Systems" principle, presenting us with a three-dimensional, vivid, and colorful panoramic view of Hong Kong. Post-handover Hong Kong is as fragrant, beautiful, vibrant, and dazzling as its city flower—the Bauhinia flower. The language of this book is concise, straightforward, and fluent yet, with a blend of emotion and reason, making it a valuable read for those seeking to deeply understand, explore, and analyze Hong Kong. Observing Hong Kong from a unique perspective, from its initial cession to economic takeoff, from "administrative leadership" and "elite consultation" to the operation of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, from designated holidays and "two languages, three dialects" to an international metropolis and "free travel," the stories in "one-story phoenix" buildings, the joy and sorrow behind "horses running," the life philosophy of "striving for enjoyment, relying on luck," the civic awareness and professionalism of ordinary people, the self-discipline reflected in high officials refusing remuneration, 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, depicting the political, economic, cultural, educational, livelihood, and legal aspects of Hong Kong under the "One Country, Two Systems" principle, presenting us with a three-dimensional, vivid, and colorful panoramic view of Hong Kong. Post-handover Hong Kong is as fragrant, beautiful, vibrant, and dazzling as its city flower—the Bauhinia flower. The language of this book is concise, straightforward, and fluent yet, with a blend of emotion and reason, making it a valuable read for those seeking to deeply understand, explore, and analyze Hong Kong.