Hong Kong Today←→Globalization
Under the influence of bipolarisation in the world, the distribution and redistribution of wealth in Hong Kong is also getting increasingly uneven. The responses to the negative consequences caused by globalization, including worldwide civic participation and social movements that aim for social justice and multiculturalism , also directly affected the recent development of civil society in Hong Kong. The impact of the anti-WTO campaign on Hong Kong s civil society is one such example. Furthermore, Hong Kong today is becoming an important arena of globalized activities, e.g. there is extensive involvement of international capital in Hong Kong s financial market. These changes have obviously challenged Hong Kong s traditional culture and the government s policy of positive non-intervention , and have altered the quality of life of various social groups.
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Relevant Modules, Themes and Questions for Enquiry：
Hong Kong Today > Quality of Life
- What are the different opinions of Hong Kong residents on the priorities which constitute the quality of life?
- Which aspects of the quality of life are seen to be more important? Which are seen to be immediate needs? Who might make the decisions? Why?
Globalization
- Does globalization provide benefits to all countries or lead to exploitation of developing countries by developed countries and international capital?
- How should the mainland and Hong Kong meet the opportunities and challenges of globalization? Why?
Relevant Concepts
Note: One challenge to Hong Kong’s quality of life is the tendencies for globalization to generate inequality systematically. Discussion of Hong Kong’s widening inequality is also tied up to debates over the exploitation and domination in the new global economy.
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