My god! you lived in China in 1978 for 9 months! In fact, The reform and opening-up is just carried out in China at that time. I recognize an American in our country. His name is Jackson. He teaches English in a university. But his major is music and his wife is a Philippine. He likes to take a Bible to tell his students which is his source of music creation.
haha, Jackie Lee, I thought you had forgotten him in your rapid society. We all admire him including Jackie Chan. His Chinese name is Li Xiao Long and comes from Hong Kong too.
I was raised in HK, I moved to the states in 89. It's sad over there now, since the economy is in shambles. There is constant bickering between the pro-democracy and the national politicians. I wish they could go back to the way it was in the 90s.
If I say there are hundreds of methods in cooking chicken in China, do you feel wonderful? Mentioned our foods, I think there are much to say. Because foods is an important side in our culture. I know there are many Chinese restaurants in America.
OldManBernie. Are you from HK? I know the present conditions of HK due to My brother-in-law is a HK man. But I think HK is at a beginning of economic change. It is normal. CEPA, do you know?
I don't know, HK's economy is based on shipping. Due to the expansion of China's port cities, such as Shenzhen and Shanghai, HK has lost a lot of it's business. HK tried to go the high tech route, but it was too late. The economy is in crumbles, and I don't really see a viable economic option for HK to turn to. I think the best days are over in HK.
"Water Cube", the swimming stadium for the 2008 Olympics. The upper right is the "Nest", the main stadium.
Yeah, it's kind of hard to imagine for the Chinese Government to allow a full-fledged Las Vegas styled city (Macau doesn't count).
OldManBernie, I think you have a little pessimism. My brother-in-law is not similar to you, Though he is overwork now. China other port cities expand is necessary. Thus HK economy must change traditional structure. However, HK is one of the best ports in China. The inborn condition destine HK is one of the most flourishing cities. In fact, HK has still many superiorities which do not get developed well. For example, finance, education and so on. CEPA(Closer Economic Partnership Arrangeme) is a new economic policy which can emphasize relation between HK and mainland in economy. At present, HK's difficult position is due to currency board partly. The financial policy hinder to regulate HK's economy.
are these just plans or they already finished? looks awsome! well, I still don't know why don't they choose shanghai instead of beijing, beijing is more political city
I think I've heard about CEPA, they just initiated that about half a year ago right? I am still rather pessimistic about HK's future. I believe that CEPA will help a little, and maybe the economy will become more diverse. Still, it'll never be the good old days. It's sad how quickly things changed from the mid-90s to after the takeover. I don't think China did anything necessarily bad to HK, in fact, I'm glad that Chinese cities have tried to imitate them and flourished. Still, this is going to be a rough transition, and it'll never be like the mid-90s ever again.
There are still other pics about 2008 Olympics. As follows : baseball stadium : volleyball stadium : gymnastics stadium : tennis stadium :
