HIGHLIGHTS ▪ To keep the Earth’s average temperature within 1.5oC of warming above pre- industrial levels, the world must be close to carbon neutral by 2050. Hong Kong, like other regions, must develop a concrete plan that can transform the city into a net zero emissions economy and society. ▪ The analysis presented in this…
South China Morning Post: While it is important to factor in regional considerations when making policies, Hong Kong’s self-sufficiency is fundamental to its governance. Three recent examples show how more self-sufficiency will result in a more sustainable environment, both locally and regionally.
South China Morning Post: When Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said last October that Hong Kong’s political system could not allow people earning below HK$14,000 a month to dominate the political process, he was not merely expressing a noxious personal opinion.
The CLSA’s special report on Hong Kong politics traces the chief executive elections of 2012, and what Hong Kong should expect from CY Leung’s policy plans.
Bad records management has serious consequences. For years, Hong Kong officials have been stuck in a regulatory limbo where they must “print-and-file” important e-mails, a cumbersome and wasteful practice.
This book brings events right up to date and includes the results of a survey about the Hong Kong public’s attitude towards the CCP.
Hong Kong is still one of the few jurisdictions in the world that has neither Freedom of information legislation nor archives legislation. To safeguard citizens’ right to access to government information, Hong Kong has adopted…
This paper introduces the NDRC’s outline plan for the Pearl River Delta, which aims to transform it into a green and quality living area.
Tony Latter provides the necessary background anyone needs to know about the Hong Kong budget, and raises important long-term issues for discussion. Leo Goodstadt’s chapter reminds us of how inadequacies catch up on society in the end, and warns us not to continue neglecting them. Roger Nissim highlights…
In writing this year’s Alternative Policy Address, we are keeping to our tradition of publishing an alternative address prior to that of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which will be delivered in the Hong Kong Legislative Council on 10 October this year……
