The approach seems balanced, and it is obvious when in a few places tsang takes positions which he realises are disputed. But there was a lot going on in the region before that wintry morning in 1841 when a contingent of british marines clambered ashore and planted the union flag on the western part of hong kong island, claiming it for the british crown. Some of the general public may have health effects. Aside from demands for full democracy, hong kong pollution has become the citys hotbutton issue. When voters went to the polls last year, they elected a 23yearold legislator, the youngest in the citys history. Pok fu lam especially bisney road, if budget permits, possibly tai hang. Beyond 1997 217 chronology of key events 239 bibliography and further reading. The air quality application shows the realtime air quality index aqi for more than 60 countries in the world mainland china, hong kong, taiwan, singapore. The key reference point of these systems would be the index value of 100, which is based on the shortterm air quality standards of the respective jurisdictions. Hong kong sar air quality index aqi and hong kong sar. Hong kong metamorphosis, denis bray, nov 1, 2001, political science, 264 pages. As per the clean air network, 53% of hong kongs pollution comes from local sources power stations, idling engines of cars, trucks and buses and marine emissions. The information on this site shall be used for education and research purpose only.
The territory is thought to have come into the fold of the chinese. Firstly, here is an analysis of the name hong kong. Visibility is less than eight kilometres for 30 per cent of the year. Scheme of the research grants council of hong kong, grant no. Home books in search of good energy policy a comparative study of air pollution trends in his.
Hong kong simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. However, the history of the more than 1,100 square kilometres that hong kong now occupies predates the events of the qing dynasty by more than a thousand years. The most important aspect of chinese culture is the concept of face, a quality intangible to most westerners but. Hong kong air pollution has become a critical problem in the city. Aug 15, 2007 this history of hong kong from its occupation by the british in 1841 to its return to chinese sovereignty in 1997 includes the foundation of modern hong kong.
Hong kong is approaching the record of being the darkest city in the world with the least amount of sunlight hours, just after edinburgh, scotland. Over the last century, as history witnessed the development of hong kong, the tram remains a nostalgic mode of public transport to uncover the heritage past and exciting new vibes of the city along it tracks. Aqi readings on this web page are based on automatically polled data and have not undergone final verification. A concise history of hong kong, 2007, 270 pages, john mark. An excellent documentary about hong kongs fascinating history right before hong kongs 1997 return to chinese sovereignty. Pollution levels generally vary from medium to high, although the biggest problems are at roadside levels in builtup areas like causeway bay, central, and mongkok.
Journal of the hong kong archaeological society vol. Its a good and cheap way to have a brief idea of hong kongs history. History in the very long scale of history, hong kong as we know it today has existed for a mere blink of an eye. Pick the best books set in hong kong for your trip.
Tsang offers a mix of narrative and analysis, and covers social and economic history as well as politics. Air quality in hong kong 2019 statistical summary air quality in hong kong 2018 air quality in hong kong 2017. Young people have their say about the future of hong kong. This site is published by the institute for the environment ienv, the hong kong university of science and technology hkust. It is a vibrant cultural and financial center of chinese society. A comparative study of air pollution trends in historical london. Air quality health index aqhi and air quality index aqi. The bookworms guide to hong kong the art worlds eyes are on the citystate for art basel hong kong but how is the former colony portrayed in literature. Its something you need to be aware of whether youre moving to. In 2004, low visibility occurred 18 per cent of the time, the highest on record, according to the hong kong observatory. Discover the best hong kong history in best sellers. Historical air quality index aqi aqi historical data search 20072014. Hong kong is in a tropical area, and has monsoon winds. This major history of hong kong tells the remarkable story of how a cluster of remote fishing villages grew into an icon of capitalism.
This history of hong kong from its occupation by the british in 1841 to its return to chinese sovereignty in 1997 includes the foundation of modern hong kong. Ancient history remnants of burial grounds and early rock carvings show human life in hong kong as far back as the stone age. Hk writers the 5 best books about hong kong page traveller. As hong kong is located nearly at the centre of the eurasian plate, there are. I think there is definitely room for more scholarship and writi.
History of hong kong lonely planet travel information. What are the best books about hong kong history and culture. This book is about the history of hong kong, from the earliest time that hong kong apepeople were known to exist which is about 4000bc. Malcolm burgess, publisher of the citylit series, selects his. However, with a bit of online research, as well as contacting clean air network, i finally got a good grasp of the major pollution causing culprits in hong kong and the effects of pm 2. In summer and early autumn, there is a frequent threat of typhoons. Since 1904, trams have been running from east to west of hong kong island. Carroll concludes by exploring the legacies of colonial rule, the consequences of hong kongs reintegration with china, and significant developments and challenges since 1997. Rather apologetic on the british side, but if youve read plenty of other books condemning the opium wars, this is an impressive, thorough history that provides a bit of balance but read with a pinch of salt. The university of hong kong conducted a study which showed that pollutants in the hong kong air were three times higher than new york and double that of london. Putting hong kong in historical context the diplomat. It consists of hong kong island, originally ceded by china to. And when calls for hong kongs independence from china gained momentum. Save your shortlist of musttry restaurants and access them on the go.
Commercial or publication use of these information must obtain approval from the original information provider andor hkust. Historical air pollution interesting cases in hong kong v5. History of hong kongabout this book wikibooks, open books. The most important aspect of chinese culture is the concept of face, a quality intangible to most westerners but essential to everyday life in hong kong. Learn more about the fragrant harbours history and culture through different voices and stories, both real and imagined, by reading our literary picks, which include a wide range from classics to. From a littleknown fishing community at the periphery of china, hong kong developed into one of the worlds most spectacular and cosmopolitan metropoles after a century and a half of british imperial rule.
Stanley, tai tam, red hill, repulse bay, shouson hill, if you have the rental budget. The book explores hong kong as a place with a unique identity, yet also a crossroads where chinese history, british colonial history, and world history intersect. It gives the history of hong kong from the start of british colonial rule to the near end of britains 150 years of control. And, as you explore the citys colourful heritage, youll discover stories of powerful clans, marauding pirates and european traders. These are part of hong kong s history, but as theyre already covered by a number of other sources, lets not put too much effort into those. Read the air pollution in hong kong sar, hong kong sar with airvisual. A modern history of hong kong, steve tsang, aug 15, 2007, history, 340 pages. Find out the true air quality in stanley, hong kong. Hong kong and macaus history of pirates the loop hk. Air pollution in hong kong is considered a serious problem. A concise history of hong kong hong kong university press.
The top ten books set in hong kong time out hong kong. History through maps an exhibition of old maps of china map produced by the hong kong museum of history, published in july 1997. There have been several theories regarding the origin of hong kongs name. A modern history of hong kong my perception is that there arent many good indepth histories of hk in english. Oct 11, 2014 the return of hong kong to chinese sovereignty on july 1, 1997 was a seminal juncture in recent chinese history. Jul 10, 2018 explore hong kong s fascinating history through this quick and easy guide to the best books about hong kong, from romantic novels, to informative works of nonfiction, to my favourite hk writers. A modern history of hong kong is clearly written and easily read. Environmental protection agency and calculates the air quality index based on air pollutant concentration data issued by hong kong environmenal protection department. Highrisk group may have more serious health effects. Historical air pollution interesting cases in hong kong.
The qing dynasty ceded hong kong to the british empire in 1842 through the treaty of nanjing, ending the first opium war. Now explore hong kong s rich history and colourful characters through these 10 books that everyone should read about hong kong, set in hong kong. Smog drops on employee complaint list with improving air quality. Hong kong was a british possession for decades until it rejoined china in 1997. Look in any good bookshop in hong kong and youll probably be surprised at the number of books on the shelves about the declared monuments, traditional culture and clan histories of hong kong. The book was written in 1987 giving unique insight into what at least one expat jan morris wondered about the future of hong kong as it was a. Best fiction and nonfiction books, novels and memoirs that take place primarily in the city of hong kong. Declining regional air quality means visibility has also decreased dramatically. They look neat, sure, but they are not our focus here. Edited and produced by the hong kong museum of history, first published in june 1994, second edition in october 1997.
Its affecting resident health, causing expats to abandon ship for singapore and often sinking the city into a haze of smog reminiscent of victorian london. When the british occupied the tiny island of hong kong during the first opium war, the chinese empire was well into its decline, while great britain was already in the second decade of its legendary imperial century. Here are just a couple of my favourite books of nonfiction set in hong kong. I read this a couple of years ago and thought it was pretty good. From this collision of empires arose a city that continues to intrigue observers. The family is another pillar of culture, and all hong kong citizens are jointly proud of their island region home and the ancient mainlands history and achievements. The first thing you will see when you walk into the hong kong museum of history is a few old rocks. Hong kong has only 5% of the land of the pearl river delta, but it creates 20% of its pollution, far more than its neighbouring cities of shenzhen and guangzhou. However, with a bit of online research, as well as contacting clean air network, i finally got a good grasp of the major pollution causing culprits in. Top 10 books set in hong kong hong kongs intoxicating mix has been colourfully captured by authors from paul theroux to jan morris. Jan 30, 2016 i must admit i had no clue what this pm 2. Melding chinese and western influences, hong kong has long defied easy categorization. Places like singapore, china, thailand, malaysia, south korea, taiwan, hong kong, and macau designed their aqi api systems based on the us model. Hong kong, ore more precisely the hong kong special administrative region hksar, is located at the south coast of china near the pearl river delta which helped make it become the center of business and center it is now.
The return of hong kong to chinese sovereignty on july 1, 1997 was a seminal juncture in recent chinese history. It is cool and wet in winter janmar, hot and rainy from spring through summer aprsep, and warm, sunny and dry in the autumn octdec. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. In this chapter, we compare the air pollution trends in historical. History of hong kongabout this book wikibooks, open. Starting out as a farming fishing village and salt production site, it became an important free port and eventually a major international financial centre the qing dynasty ceded hong kong to the british empire in 1842. The gaia air quality monitoring stations are using hightech laser particle sensors to measure in realtime pm2.
The region is bordered by guangdong province to the north and the south china sea to the east, south, and west. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Britain also won the second opium war, forcing the qing empire to cede kowloon in 1860, while leasing the new territories for 99 years from 1898. The book was written in 1987 giving unique insight into what at least one expat jan morris wondered about the future of hong kong as it was a mere 10 years till the city would be returned to china. Get the latest updates and exclusive invitations from the loop hk. Air quality reports annual air quality monitoring results. The region of hong kong has been inhabited since the old stone age, later becoming part of the chinese empire with its loose incorporation into the qin dynasty 221206 bc. Realtime air quality index aqi hongkong centralwestern. History of hong kongintroduction wikibooks, open books. Very easy to set up, they only require a wifi access point and a usb power supply.
Since the air quality health index aqhi issued by hong kong environmental protection department is not comparable to other regions in the world, weather underground of hong kong refers to the air quality index aqi issued by u. What are the best books about hong kong history and. Hong kong sar air quality index aqi is now moderate. Hong kong, special administrative region of china, located to the east of the pearl river estuary on the south coast of china.
Government history hong kong history macau macau history ocean pirates sailing. Carroll concludes by exploring the legacies of colonial rule, the consequences of hong kong s reintegration with china, and significant developments and challenges since 1997. The hong kong story history of hong kong 1841 to 1997. A study of the air pollution index reporting system.
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