scholarly journals Complaints on abortuses handling: policy recommendations for Hong Kong

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-81
Author(s):  
Celine S.M. Cheng ◽  
Amanda P.Y. Lau
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Ethical Concern ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Hong Kong Sar ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Clinical Wastes

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review cases about complaints of abortuses handling in Hong Kong, and to further propose policy recommendations to help comfort parents with respect and dignity toward abortuses. Design/methodology/approach There is a systematic review of articles/newspapers related to the practice and regulation of abortuses handling in Hong Kong and overseas countries. Also, point of views among stakeholders are selected from: newspapers, patients’ groups, Hong Kong SAR Government’s websites, radio programmes’ interviews, related organizations’ websites, blogs from legislative councilors and lawyers. Findings Since parents suffered from miscarriage before 24 weeks’ pregnancy are increasingly willing to share their experiences and struggled for arranging a legal funeral for their children, Hong Kong SAR Government is able to understand these parents’ needs and hence set up more “Angel Garden” in both the public and the private cemeteries. Yet, the provision of funeral and cremation services are still not comprehensive. Existing measures from Mainland China and overseas countries to handle abortuses and to provide support for parents are analyzed. More critically, ethical concern on handling abortuses as one of the clinical wastes is further included in the discussion. Originality/value Although all less than 24 weeks’ fetuses cannot be given any Certificate of Stillbirth, respect and dignity can still be presented toward their parents by flexible regulation. After discussing the related measures on handling abortuses from other countries, some of their humane regulations are feasible to be applied to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong unrest runs serious risk of escalation

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mainland Chinese ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Property ◽  
Chinese Military ◽  
Serious Injuries ◽  
First Time ◽  
The City

Significance The strike is a major escalation of the months-long anti-government protest movement, causing serious economic disruption for the first time and setting a precedent. The government’s suspension of a controversial bill allowing extradition to mainland China has failed to satisfy activists and a significant section of the public. Police today continue to clash with protesters in several locations around the city, resulting in arrests, serious injuries and destruction of public property. Impacts Use of mainland Chinese military riot police is now realistic. The longer protests continue, the more opportunities there are for miscalculation or radical tactics on both sides that deepen animosities. Limited mainland intervention as a last resort still seems more likely than a risky attempt to intimidate using overwhelming force.

Open innovation in the public sector

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 1337-1358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Venturini ◽  
Chiara Verbano
Keyword(s):  
Open Innovation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Public Organizations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Parent Organization ◽  
New Business ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Set Up

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to verify and improve the framework assessing the evolution and importance of the technological, human, social and financial resources of an Indian research-based spin-off (RBSO) throughout its four stages of development by Vohora et al. (2004). Design/methodology/approach The open innovation (OI) phenomenon is spreading among public organizations. One of the OI practices used by the public research centers to market their technologies is to set up new business entities called RBSOs. Many studies have focused on spin-offs but there are still some gaps. To overcome the existing limitations, the authors built a framework which they tested on three previous case studies. Findings The results obtained show how a parent organization and its incubator can play fundamental roles in creating and developing a successful RBSO. This is done by supplying managerial staff and providing access to skills, funds and other material and immaterial resources. Research limitations/implications The limitations of this study are related to the sectoral and geopolitical factors of the single case analyzed. For this reason, the observations that emerge should be supported by other empirical analyses. Originality/value The findings of this study can offer a better understanding of the spin-off life to managers, researchers, public organizations and government agencies. They can learn how to improve policies and practices of technology transfer and strengthen the national industrial system.

An overview of the anti‐money laundering laws of Hong Kong

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 345-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Y.K. Kwok
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Money Laundering ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Law Students ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relevant Case

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the anti‐money laundering laws of Hong Kong, in particular the Organised and Serious Crimes Ordinance.Design/methodology/approachAn analysis of the legislation with respect to anti‐money laundering as well as relevant case law.FindingsHong Kong authorities are serious about fighting money laundering crimes. The statutory scheme in Hong Kong is comprehensive and in line with international standards.Originality/valueBy discussing the key statutory provisions and the important cases, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of the anti‐money laundering laws of Hong Kong. This paper is of value to lawyers, prosecutors, academics, law students, etc. in not only Hong Kong, but in the region including mainland China.

Doing educational research in Chinese societies: Hong Kong SAR & China

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 340-350
Author(s):  
Yi-Hai Zhang ◽  
Hongyu Peng ◽  
Hin Wah Chris Cheung ◽  
King Man Eric Chong ◽  
Chin Fung Philip Chow
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Integrated Analysis ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Two Systems ◽  
Chinese Societies ◽  
Hong Kong Sar

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the differences between Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Mainland in terms of education and also the influence of it on doing comparative educational research. Hong Kong SAR is ruled by the Chinese Government under the framework of “One country, two systems.” It makes Hong Kong SAR different from other Mainland cities based on different aspects including, education. The finding of this paper provides a systematic review about the differences between these two Chinese societies in terms of education and also implication for conducting comparative educational research in these two societies and also generating some implications for cross-national and cross-cultural study in education. Design/methodology/approach This paper made references from the framework proposed by Bray and Thomas (1995) in relation to comparative educational research to make comparison between Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China. Multi-level comparison is conducted between two societies in terms of education, especially aspects relating to conducting educational research sat social, school and individual levels. Findings This paper identified the influence of “One county, two systems” on education at different levels such as ideology, school management system and use of languages in teaching. Such differences affect the choice of topics, sampling strategy, research design, data analysis and interpretation and also ethical considerations when conducting comparative research between Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China. Originality/value This paper is an integrated analysis of conducting educational research in two Chinese societies and provides insights for further discussions and possible research about this topic.

scholarly journals Sober minds are needed to understand what is going on in Hong Kong

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yok-sing Tsang
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Social Inequality ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The People ◽  
Political Unrest ◽  
Two Systems ◽  
Hong Kong Sar ◽  
One Country Two Systems ◽  
The Right

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore some sober minds of better reordering of the relationships among the Central People’s Government of China (CPG), Hong Kong SAR Government (HKSARG) and the people of Hong Kong. Design/methodology/approach It attempts to analyse and explain varying challenges faced by all stakeholders in the recent social and political unrest in Hong Kong. Findings As a result of HKSARG’s failure to amend the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance, the feelings of resentment at both social inequality and political stagnation in Hong Kong turn into hostility towards the HKSARG, CPG and the Mainland people. Originality/value Performance and procedural legitimacy are equally critical to help HKSARG overcome its governance crisis. This viewpoint hopes to put “One Country, Two Systems” back on the right track.

Who gets the rights to newsgathering? Media credentialing and press freedom in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis Ka Kuen Leung
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Press Freedom ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Mainstream Media ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The Past ◽  
Independent Media

Purpose Against the background of the 2019 anti-extradition bill protests, this paper aims to examine the legal-political negotiations over equal press rights in Hong Kong, focusing specifically on “the rights to newsgathering” – the rights of all journalistic actors to get access to certain places and events to collect first-hand news information, such as on the streets, during protests and in government events. Design/methodology/approach This paper adopts a comparative approach to the question of equal press rights by comparing Hong Kong’s situations with those of Taiwan and Malaysia. Drawing upon secondary sources such as existing studies and news archives, this paper attempts to delineate the legal-political negotiations over equal press rights in the three places in the past two decades. Findings This paper finds that in Hong Kong, there are signs of increasing suppression of press rights amidst the city’s authoritarian backlash in recent years. While the Hong Kong Government was willing to broaden the rights of online independent media a few years back, it has started to tighten its control over them after the 2019 anti-extradition bill protests. Without a constitutional guarantee of equal press rights, it remains to be seen how the online independent media would fare in the future, especially after the introduction of the national security law. Originality/value While Hong Kong is home to a variety of non-mainstream media, the issue of their press status has remained largely unrecognized by the public. This paper pays attention to this understudied yet important issue.

scholarly journals JURA: a collaborative solution to Hong Kong academic libraries storage challenge

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 46-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Sidorko ◽  
Linda Lee
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Business Plan ◽  
Storage Facility ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Central Storage

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss issues and concerns raised in a collaborative and cooperative central storage facility for Hong Kong academic libraries. Design/methodology/approach – The approach is to propose and to implement a joint storage business plan and a possibility of acting for others to consider similar storage facilities. Findings – Useful experiences have been gained while planning a central storage facility. Research limitations/implications – The proposed JURA project is for Hong Kong academic libraries. Practical implications – The sharing of JURA proposal to create a central storage will inform the libraries around the region of the benefits of having a useful facility in the long term. Originality/value – The paper will inform others wishing to set up collaborative storages on governance, storage systems, business plan, problems and issues in what is still a relatively unexplored approach to storage problems.

Why Sen’s interpretation of the liberal tradition matters and is also problematic to understanding his social economics

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (12) ◽  
pp. 1219-1232
Author(s):  
David Weinstein
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Capabilities Approach ◽  
Philosophical Tradition ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Liberal Tradition ◽  
Textual Interpretation ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Practical Recommendations

Purpose Sen has recently acknowledged his “immense” debts to the liberal tradition of J.S. Mill and, to much lesser extent, to T.H. Green. This essay explores how identifying himself so enthusiastically with Mill sheds light on one’s understanding of Sen’s defense of the capabilities approach. But trying to understand him through the lens of Mill can be a double-edged sword. Sen not only risks causing his readers to append too much Mill to capabilities liberalism, but he also risks encouraging them to misinterpret Mill. These implications naturally bear significantly on how compelling readers find both Sen’s conception of distributive justice and the public policy recommendations based on it. Besides exploring some of the problematic implications of Sen’s readily identifying with Mill’s liberalism in particular, this essay also speculates on what it means to identify with any political philosophical tradition and how such identification colors and adds momentum to both one’s political theorizing and practical recommendations. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Textual interpretation. Findings As noted above, this paper examines how Sen’s esteem for J.S. Mill sheds light on the capabilities approach. It also suggests that using Mill to understand Sen better is fraught with difficulties. Research limitations/implications The paper also speculates on what it means to identify with a particular political philosophical tradition much as Sen identifies with Mill’s liberalism. Practical implications This paper also explores how such identification with a particular political philosophical tradition colors and adds momentum to both one’s political theorizing and practical recommendations. Originality/value Using Mill to understand Sen better is certainly worthwhile. On the other hand, doing this sort of thing risks distorting Mill and even Sen.

Hong Kong SFC enforcement trends

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-106
Author(s):  
Denis Brock ◽  
Amanda Beattie
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Market Manipulation ◽  
Corporate Fraud ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Recent Increase ◽  
Corporate Lawyers ◽  
Disclosure Obligations

Purpose To discuss likely trends in the enforcement activities of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong and to explore key areas of focus and what impact they may have on Hong Kong companies. Design/methodology/approach Discusses the SFC’s most important current areas of focus, the need for cooperation with other regulators such as those in mainland China, and a recent increase in disclosure obligations for listed companies. Findings The SFC’s principal areas of focus are currently corporate fraud and malfeasance, market manipulation, and intermediary misconduct. Originality/value Expert guidance from experienced commercial and corporate lawyers.

scholarly journals Complete Genome Sequences of Six Novel Macaca mulatta Papillomavirus Types Isolated from Genital Sites of Rhesus Monkeys in Hong Kong SAR, China

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (22) ◽  
Author(s):  
Teng Long ◽  
Po Yee Wong ◽  
Wendy C. S. Ho ◽  
Robert D. Burk ◽  
Paul K. S. Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Macaca Mulatta ◽  
Complete Genome ◽  
Rhesus Monkeys ◽  
Genome Sequences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Complete Genomes ◽  
Hong Kong Sar

The complete genomes of six Macaca mulatta papillomavirus types isolated from genital sites of rhesus monkeys were characterized, and less than 72% identity with the complete L1 genes of known papillomaviruses was found. Macaca mulatta papillomavirus type 2 (MmPV2), MmPV3, and MmPV6 cluster into the genus Alphapapillomavirus, and MmPV4, MmPV5, and MmPV7 cluster into the genus Gammapapillomavirus.

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