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This book provides an essential introduction to commercial arbitration law and practices, focusing on Hong Kong as an example of a model law jurisdiction with a pro-arbitration stance. It is written i

作者林行止政經評論2012年合集。本書針對本港與世界重要新聞所作之評論，對香港政治與財經涉及較多。論述問題觀點平實中肯，對社會熱點仗義執，對政府批評深刻有力。

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With an increasing concern of personal data privacy in Hong Kong and around the world, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), Hong Kong publishes this third edition of Personal Data (Privacy) Law in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide on Compliance to provide practical guidance on the law of privacy, and the ways to protect personal data in everyday life.This third edition will guide readers through the recent developments of personal data privacy in the local, regional and global contexts with updates on recent Administrative Appeals Board and Court decisions, and investigation reports and materials from the PCPD. In addition, some most-concerned issues are discussed, such as ethical development and use of AI, the collection and use of personal data by employers during COVID-19, data protection under work-from-home arrangements, data security measures for ICT systems, guidelines on doxxing offences and data breach handling. This book will certainly provide readers a

In The New Politics of Beijing–Hong Kong Relations, Sonny Shiu-Hing Lo looks at the diverging changes to the ideologies from both Beijing and Hong Kong, and the ideological conflicts as taken in the form of factional political struggles between 2012 and the present. This book examines the paternalistic authoritarianism that can be seen in Beijing’s policy toward Hong Kong since the promulgation of the national security law in late June 2020. Lo analyzes the ideological shift from liberal nationalism to conservative nationalism in mainland China, which has taken place since late 2012. The increasingly radical localism in Hong Kong after 2014 transformed Beijing–Hong Kong relations into a conflict-ridden situation characterized by factional struggles. While the imposition of the national security law into Hong Kong since late June 2020 has stabilized the city politically, Beijing’s policy toward Hong Kong is now guided by the principles of protecting its national security and m

Guide for Design, Installation, and Assessment of Post-installed Reinforcements sets out the installation, design, and assessment guidelines for post-installed reinforcements and fills a much-needed g

This book presents a rational, research-based critique of the C. Y. Leung Administration that governed in Hong Kong from 2012 to 2017. It is a sweeping and original publication that covers various asp

This volume presents a timely assessment of the Hu–Wen Administration at the juncture of preparing a change of China’s leadership in 2012–13. The assessment is important because the administration’s a

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香港中文大學文物館藏蘇文擢教授致何叔惠先生詩文書信六冊，多寫於上世紀五十至八十年代，1997年由何叔惠先生捐贈文物館。大學圖書館今將信函翰墨整理，各附釋文與詩文本事按語，出版《海角嚶鳴：香港中文大學文物館藏蘇文擢致何叔惠函牘》，收入《香港中文大學圖書館叢書》第十種。 蘇文擢教授（1921–1997）與何叔惠先生（1919–2012）同祖籍廣東順德，系出書香望族，有三代通家之好。二人在國內出生，舊學深醇，善詩古文辭、書法，1950年移居香港，同傳道授業，初期生計維艱，時通信聯繫，相濡以沫，參加雅集，留下不少信函及唱和詩文，成為珍貴文獻。蘇教授六十年代起任教聯合書院、中大教育學院及珠海書院；何先生任教中學，講學學海書樓，並在鳳山藝文院設帳授徒，講授國學經典及書法。二人桃李滿門，著述豐富，有聲於時。本書記錄兩位宿儒的友誼、生活及身處的社會狀況，可藉以瞭解早年南來文士境遇及嶺南文化在香港的傳承。 Literary Exchanges on the Periphery of the Motherland: The Correspondence of So Man-jock to Ho Shok-wai Collected by the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong compiles, transcribes, and annotates Professor So Man-jock’s letters which were mostly written from the 1950s to the 1980s. ­is collection is in six volumes and was previously owned by Mr. Ho Shok-wai. The letters were donated to the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) in 1997. Professor So Man-jock (1921–1997) and Mr. Ho Shok-wai (1919–2012) were both natives of Shunde in Guangdong pr

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In this stunning reassessment, Nicole T. C. Chiang argues that the famous Qianlong art collection is really ‘the collection of the imperial household in the Qianlong reign’. The distinction is signifi

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吳靄儀在1995年加入立法局任議員至2012年止，她身為律師，在立法會一直堅守法治精神，期間卻挑戰不斷：九七立法機關過渡、港人內地子女爭取居港權、23條立法爭論、高鐵興建、議會文化改變等。當中事件更迭、個人省思，均詳盡記錄書中。誠如陳文敏教授言，這本書不單是吳靄儀的從政小傳，更重要的是它見證了香港這二十年來法治的興衰轉變，為回歸前後香港在民主進程和法治建設的重要大事件留下春秋紀錄。本書取名「拱心石

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Having analysed the most common English errors made in over 600 academic papers written by Chinese undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers, Steve Hart has written an essential, practical guide

This work is a classic in the study of twentieth-century Chinese fiction. C. T. Hsia delved into the works of important writers such as Lu Hsün, Pa Chin, Lao Shê, Eileen Chang and Ch’ien Chung-shu. In

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C. T. Hsia studies in depth the six landmarks of Chinese fiction: The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, The Water Margin, Journey to the West, Chin P'ing Mei, The Scholars, and Dream of the Red Chamber.

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HONG KONG LITERATURE SERIESSeries Editor: John MinfordAfter her celebrated The Teddy Bear Chronicles, Xi Xi turns her creative vision towards the world of the primate kingdom. At the age of 73, despite physical challenges, Xi Xi traveled extensively across Asia, from tropical forests to conservation centers, immersing herself in the natural world of apes and monkeys.This book is one of the remarkable outcomes of this journey. Xi Xi documented 51 endearing ape and monkey puppets that she had sewn, weaving them into a series of insightful dialogues with her friend, the Hong Kong writer Ho Fuk Yan. These discussions cover the depiction of apes and monkeys in Chinese and Western literature, painting, drama, and film, as well as the interconnectedness of humans and their primate relatives. Xi Xi’s words, filled with empathy, reveal the heart of her work: ‘If there is a common theme to our conversation, it is to respect life and speak for those lives that have been discriminated against in t

The COVID-19 pandemic was a global crisis that affected millions of lives and brought mental health challenges to the forefront. In Hong Kong, the situation was worsened by uniquely strict COVID-19 regulations, quarantine measures, and travel restrictions. The mental health issues associated with the pandemic did not end with the lifting of the mask mandate. On the contrary, the repercussions are only just beginning to surface and their impact will be felt for years to come.This eye-opening book tells the stories of ordinary Hongkongers who faced extraordinary challenges during the pandemic. Through a blend of first-person accounts, psychological insights, and hard data, it offers a compelling and accessible exploration of the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on mental health in Hong Kong.However, this book is not only a chronicle of suffering; it is also a guide to healing and hope. It offers practical advice on how to overcome the mental health issues caused by the pandemic,

《波動》是享譽文壇的北島的第一本創作，寫於1974 年，1979年正式在《今天》文學雜誌連載，是當代最著名的小說之一，四十多年來已被翻譯成三十種語言文字出版。北島2012年最新修訂，著名評論家李陀說：「讀《波動》，小說敍事暢快得有如清泉石上流，雖然也有略微平緩或婉轉的時候，但決沒有拖沓和停滯，更不會有淤積或堵塞。在我看來，這簡直是個奇跡——有如此敍事速度的小說放在今天也是不多見，問題是，怎麼會出現在1974年？太早了，早得難於解釋。」另一位著名評論家陳思和認為，它是文革時期潛在寫作中最成功的小說。更有論者說，無論是愛情本身的悽婉與苦澀，還是非臉譜化的人物性格與命運的複雜性，抑或是敍事角度的快速切換、大量使用人物對話等等，都顯現出這篇小說遠超出時代的早熟與「現代」。對於文革，不同於傷痕文學的憤怒與簡單控訴，而是直抵人物內心，敍述冷靜而深沉。寫作的人是孤獨的。寫作與孤獨， 形影不離，影子或許成為主人。寫作在召喚，有時沉默，有時叫喊，往往沒有回聲。遠行與迴歸，而回歸的路更長。

he Genera of Orchidaceae in Hong Kong is a handy reference for both amateurs and professional botanists in Asia who wish to enter the field of modern orchidology. Orchid appreciation is an art deeply rooted in Asian cultures. But in 1977, when this book was first published, orchidology as a science was new to people there. The technical vocabulary was unfamiliar and the subject matter difficult to understand. Therefore, this volume was intended as a general, easy-to-use reference book, with illustrations of the basic structure of orchids and their habit and habitat clearly described in Chapter I.The book may also be used as a self-help guide for naturalists and gardeners in Hong Kong who wish to identify an orchid new to them. In Chapter II, keys, descriptions, and illustrations are given to allow the reader to look up and gain information about individual orchid species. Chapter III provides an analysis of the composition and an interpretation of the phytogeographic significance of th

This book explains the key aspects of executing an international IPO. Packed with useful tips, it reviews rules and market practices from the US to Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Real-life case studies are used to illustrate all aspects of conducting an IPO, including documentation, valuation, as well as marketing issues.This new edition has been the subject of a complete and detailed revision, including new information pertaining to market developments. Some topics, such as spin-off offerings, SPACs, listing requirements, and due diligence have also been further expanded while some 15 additional IPOs have been included as examples to illustrate various aspects of new offerings.It is most suitable for entrepreneurs, chief executives, and CFOs of companies about to be floated, investor relations professionals, family offices, private equity, hedge fund and institutional investors, and finance students. It will also be of interest to market practitioners such as in

The Chinese language has no tense but has aspects. It relies on aspectual particles to express how an action or state relates to the flow of time. Among all Chinese aspectual particles, le (了) is the

First published in 1968, this volume of essays, posthumously edited by the author’s brother Professor C. T. Hsia (a prominent Columbia University professor of Chinese literature), focuses on Chinese literary criticism relating to the work of leftist Chinese writers, including Lu Hsün, Chiang Kuang-tz’u, the “Five Martyrs,” and Chü Ch’iu-po, who were sympathetic to the ideals of the pre-1949 Chinese communist party. As one of the few foundational texts to provide a critical overview of the aesthetics and politics of China’s leftist literary movement, The Gate of Darkness examines the conflicting dilemmas between leftist authors’ own ideals and the strict ideological frameworks imposed by the propaganda policies of the Chinese communist party in the early twentieth century.Hsia’s essays are exciting reading precisely because Mr. Hsia approached his subject not merely with the index-cards of a historian but also with the sensitive eyes of a novelist. Tsi-an Hsia is a creative and compassi

哈佛中國史研究大家「數十年研究的圓滿總結」走進歷史深處，揭示自帝制晚期延續至今的根本性問題余英時、許倬雲、王賡武、金耀基｜共同推薦孔飛力關於中國現代國家起源的精彩系列論文，繼承了他老師史華慈的知識關懷，探討並揭示了舊帝國之下的社會和現代民族國家形成之間的深層聯繫。—曼素恩（ Susan Mann，美國亞洲學會前主席、加州大學榮退教授對專家和普通讀者來說，孔飛力的這本書都極為重要，其中不僅提出了促使人們思考的新史論，對人們所熟悉的 19 世紀以來的中國歷史敘述也作了令人耳目一新的再構建。—羅威廉（ William T. Rowe，美國約翰．霍普金斯大學歷史系講座教授這本書的篇幅不大，但卻精深博廣、充滿睿智。孔飛力是駕馭史料和史論的大師，書中每一頁都透露出了他宏大的專業知識和學術智慧。—《亞洲研究雜誌》書評本書的旨趣在於彰顯中國現代國家如何在「內部的歷史演變」與外在力量衝擊之中出現。作者討論的「根本性問題」所形成之「建制議程」，將帝制晚期與現代中國歷史連結在一起。本書討論的「根本性問題」所形成之「建制議程」，將帝制晚期與現代中國歷史連結在一起。本書展現中國現代性中普世性與特殊性相結合的特點，對整體掌握現代中國之面貌有重要啟示。展現中國現代性中普世性與特殊性相結合的特點，對整體掌握現代中國之面貌有重要啟示。——黃克武（台灣中央研究院近代史研究所研究員）黃克武（台灣中央研究院近代史研究所研究員）這是一位有著深刻「中國關切」的著名歷史學家寫的一本滲透著人文關懷、深邃思考和批判理這是一位有著深刻「中國關切」的著名歷史學家寫的一本滲透著人文關懷、深邃思考和批判理念的偉大歷史著作。念的偉大歷史著作。——許紀霖（華東師範大學歷史系教授）許紀霖（華東師範大學歷史系教授）

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