Patriotism is enough

Article Abstract:

A defecting Chinese diplomat, Feng Baoshing, made the headlines in Hongkong when he was reported by Britain's Sunday Express as saying that Peking keeps a list of Hongkong residents whom it considers as obstacles to regaining Hongkong. China's Public Security Minister Tao Siju denied that there is a blacklist, but said that Peking will deal with dissidents and criminals alike based on their patriotism. Tao's remarks drew attention away from the blacklist issue and towards the quality of justice and crime control when China takes over Hongkong in 1997.

Public opinion, Media coverage, Criminal justice, Administration of, Administration of criminal justice, Intelligence officers, Hong Kong-China reunification question

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Unquiet graves

Article Abstract:

Treasure Base Development Ltd's planned columbarium development project in Hong Kong's New Territories has been put on hold due to resistance from local residents. Residents of Pat Heung village have invoked certain amendments to the Town Planning Ordinance that require additional town planning clearance and public hearings for areas previously damaged by irresponsible developers. Treasure Base applied for a zoning permit but was rejected on Dec 1991 by the Town Planning Board.

Cemetery subdividers and developers, Planning, Laws, regulations and rules, Cemeteries, Land use, Treasure Base Development Ltd.

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The taxing Wongs

Article Abstract:

The Hong Kong government is having problems dealing with the Wongs, a clan of tax collectors authorized to collect land taxes and to transact property development permits on Cheung Chan island. A planned increase in landholding taxes plus the facts that the Wongs are considered immigrants to the island is expected to create social unrest, a problem the government has anticipated.

Prices and rates, Hong Kong, Tax policy, Property taxes, Property tax, Clans

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