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It had to happen. Hong Kong's policy of "positive noninterventionism" was too good to last. It went against all the instincts of government officials, paid to spend other people's money and meddle in other people's affairs. That's why it was sadly unsurprising to see Hong Kong's current leader, Donald Tsang, last month declare the death of the policy on which the territory's prosperity was built.

Short and interesting comment on Hong Kong's dramatic improvement in air quality in July 2007.

Just as the country is itself emerging as one of the major players in the global economy, Mainland Chinese cinema is growing in international stature and recognition. Whilst in the past the film factory that is Hong Kong had dominated Chinese cinema, at least in export terms, in recent years many of the key productions which have earned worldwide release have in fact come from the Mainland, such as Zhang Yimou's Curse of the Golden Flower.

Short insight into why Hong Kong's cellular phone penetration rate is so high.

Mengniu is the No.1 diary brand, and also one of the most prominent brands in China. The brand is as famous as Lenovo in the country. Its milk product is not only popular in Mainland China, but also in Hong Kong.

The City of Richmond announced today that it has reached agreement to sell and lease the 18.6-acre Oval Riverfront Lands to ASPAC Developments Ltd. for a total of $141 million. ASPAC is fully owned by Hong Kong's third richest men the Kwok brothers.

2007 in review - A quick examination of how Hong Kong's air quality has deteriorated since the Hong Kong Observatory started collecting full data in 2000.

A summary of the recent New York Times report about how some uncertified, unregulated chemical companies in China are actively pushing pharmaceutical ingredients onto the world drug market.

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