Hong Kong faces the greatest challenge in its history as it returns to Chinese rule in 1997. How will it be affected by the pressures of the hand over period, & what lessons can be drawn from its relations with China & its other neighbors in recent years? Hong Kong has survived crises in the past, most notably after the Japanese takeover in 1941. In the course of the Pacific War it came under the Allied Theater for which the nationalist Chinese leader Chiang Kai shek was Supreme Commander, & in 1945 its future as a British colony was seriouly threatened. Although Hong Kong did ultimately return to British rule, an appointment was made with China for the year 1997. Hong Kong was to rejoin mother China. Despite the assurances of business leaders & politicians--from both East & West--that no radical changes are planned, doubts remain over the course that has been mapped out for Hong Kong in the next millennium. Hong Kong: An Appointment with China provides a much needed introduction for the general reader to the background & implications of this historic hand over, including the problems which have threatened the process--particularly the impact of the Tiananmen massacre & disputes over democratization. ...

Hong Kong in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

Hong Kong in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Hong Kong in the Living Abroad series from Moon, one of America’s leading travel publishers, covering a range of countries worldwide & offering practical guidance on residing away from home. Stylistically, Moon’s editorial style is strongly American in focus, often offering cultural insights & observations with an American audience in mind. However, each of the titles in the Living Abroad series has been comprehensively reviewed & researched by writers who have lived there, offering readers a knowledgeable insight into the destination. Each of the titles in the Living Abroad series is similarly arranged, allowing readers to identify the information they need easily. Individual titles serve as practical guides to the destination in addition to valuable companions while living abroad. A ‘welcome’ section profiles the country, introducing the reader to the destination, with details on social climate, history, government & economy, people & culture & planning your trip, including advice on what to bring, visas & passports, local transport & sample itineraries. The ‘ Daily Life’ section incorporates a range of practical information with useful guidance on making the move, housing considerations, language & education, health, employment, finance, communications & travel & transportation. Each chapter is presented with a series of headings & the most important things for visitors to consider. There is also a dedicated section dedicated to exploring the prime-living locations, often organised by city. An overview of the region is provided in addition to an overview map identifying the most desirable living locations; there is also further guidance on where to live, daily life & getting around. ...

Hong Kong & Macau on a map from Thai publishers Thinknet presenting on its two sides a selection of panels providing street plans of the most visited parts in & around these two cities, transport diagrams, etc. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is presented on an overview map showing its MTR rail network & ferry connections to the smaller islands. Included on this map is the adjoining part of Shenzhen with the city’s metro lines. The map clearly indicates which parts of the whole area are presented in greater detail on supplementary panels: downtown Hong Kong & Kowloon plan covering the whole of one side of the map, plus smaller panels with street plans of Wong Tai Sin, Sai Kung Town, Sha Tin, & Stanley. Also provided is a street plan of central Shenzhen, plus diagrams of Honk Kong’s & of Shenzhen’s metro/rail networks. A small map of the Pearl River estuary shows Hong Kong with Macau, which is presented on two panels: the Macau itself plus a plan of the Taipa & Coloane Islands. All the plans indicate, where appropriate, metro/railway stops & are annotated with symbols showing numerous selected hotels, restaurants, shopping centres, etc. Several locations are cross-referenced to small photos with brief descriptions. All place names are shown in the Latin alphabet & in their English versions (Snoopy World, Friendship Hotel, etc). Some highlighted locations also have their names in Thai & Chinese. Map legend

Includes:: English; descriptive notes are in Thai.

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Comprehensive pocket atlas & directory for the Hong Kong region with text in Chinese & English. The maps are finely drawn & some of the text is quite small. Detailed general mapping of the region uses elevation tinting to show the general relief. Cartography

Includes:: minor roads, railways, landmarks, temples, police stations, schools, country parks, reserves, footpaths & spot heights. Street mapping for Kowloon, Hong Kong Island & a range of other towns throughout the mainland & Lantau Island (including HK Airport) is at various scales. Highly detailed, these show tram & bus routes, bus terminals, taxi stands, railways, building numbers, notable buildings, government offices, fire stations, police ststions & many other features. There are diagrams & fare structure information for the MTR & KCR rail services, & information on ferries. Directory section lists useful telephone numbers, hotels, cinemas, theatres, galleries, museums, sports facilities, libraries, hospitals & clinics, govt. offices, consulates, churches & temples & schools. Indexed for places & streets. As well as the index, the street atlas comes with a small book detailing karaoke & free wi-fi spots throughout the region Map legends, index, geographical notes & accompanying book are in Chinese & English.

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Comprehensive pocket atlas & directory for the Hong Kong region with text in Chinese & English. The maps are finely drawn & some of the text is quite small. Detailed general mapping of the region uses elevation tinting to show the general relief. Cartography

Includes:: minor roads, railways, landmarks, temples, police stations, schools, country parks, reserves, footpaths & spot heights. Street mapping for Kowloon, Hong Kong Island & a range of other towns throughout the mainland & Lantau Island (including HK Airport) is at various scales. Highly detailed, these show tram & bus routes, bus terminals, taxi stands, railways, building numbers, notable buildings, government offices, fire stations, police ststions & many other features. There are diagrams & fare structure information for the MTR & KCR rail services, & information on ferries. Directory section lists useful telephone numbers, hotels, cinemas, theatres, galleries, museums, sports facilities, libraries, hospitals & clinics, govt. offices, consulates, churches & temples & schools. Indexed for places & streets. As well as the index, the street atlas comes with a small book detailing karaoke & free wi-fi spots throughout the region Map legends, index, geographical notes & accompanying book are in Chinese & English.

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Hong Kong in the Wallpaper City Guide series, published by Phaidon & encompassing a collection of pocket-size guides dedicated to the best design elements in major cities. Compiled by experts at the Wallpaper magazine, the guides are widely recognized for appealing to design-conscious travellers & are aimed at those interested in art, design & architecture. Each guide identifies the best bars, restaurants, hotels, places to shop, leisure activities & excursions with a unique emphasis on the finest examples of unusual architecture & design. Each Wallpaper City Guide has the same layout, with separate tabs allowing readers & travellers to access individual sections easily. The tabs consist of Landmarks, Hotels, 24 Hours, Urban Life, Architour, Shopping, Sports & Escapes. High quality colour photographs appear alongside brief descriptions of each hotel, bar or attraction, highlighting distinctive & unusual styles of architecture & design. Extra pages are provided at the back of each guide, allowing readers to record their own notes & sketches. ...

Hong Kong & Macau street plans from Periplus on a double-sided map which combines detailed street plans with more general maps, including the whole of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with the Shenzhen Economic Zone. The map provides on one side: A general road map at 1:110, 000 of the Hong Kong SAR with the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. Detailed street plans of the Macau Island (1:12, 500) & Cotai Island (1:18, 000), plus an overview map of the Macau area at (1:60, 000) A street plan at 1:30, 000 of central Shenzhen Overview road map of the Pearl River Delta region (1:1, 000, 000), extending inland to Guangzhou. On the reverse are: An indexed street plan of Hong Kong ...

Hong Kong & Macau in the Luxe guides series, which are slim & small enough to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. Information is distilled from elite suggestions by city residents, specially selected for their style, knowledge & expertise. Luxe guides aim at the upper end of the market & subjectively edit to choose the very best recommendations for shopping, restaurants, leisure options & nightlife. Half day shopping & activity itineraries are suggested for you to mix & match your visit to suit your timetable. When folded close the cardboard guide slots into its own protective plastic frame. Vanity Fair magazine calls them “delightful, de-lovely, & deluxe”, & that’s just what they are. ...