Conference "Reflections" 2008
“思索香港”青年峰會 2008

Theme: 2047: A Vision for the Future

主題：二零四七：香港何去何從

Organizers:Cambridge University Hong Kong and China Affairs Society and Outstanding Teens' Association
Supported by The University of Hong Kong China Affairs Office

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Aims and Introduction

12 years ago, when the fate of Hong Kong was still uncertain, the Fortune Magazine published a cover story titled “The Death of Hong Kong”. Now at the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong, although still thriving, we are again facing a great many challenges.

Still, one thing is certain: In our generation, Hong Kong, along with China, can expect to see major shifts in her politics, economy and society. In such a dynamic and exciting time, young people cannot afford to be apathetic. However, with a myriad of valid yet competing viewpoints, it is difficult to provide civic education as part of a formal school course. We must make our own individual inquires and evaluations. That is what we hope to facilitate.


Through lectures and dialogue with the leaders of today from many fields who may hold very different stances in this conference, CUHKCAS hopes to provide a platform for young leaders in universities and secondary schools to engage with issues such as political reform and economic competitiveness, and foster the critical reflection on Hong Kong’s identity and role in the years to come.

In the long run, we hope that the conference shall be an annual event in which the civic and social awareness of tertiary students and secondary school leaders can be increased, and may one day contribute back to Hong Kong.

The programme consists of a series of short lectures, followed by half an hour of an opportunity for questions raised to speakers by students.

	Date:	Saturday 12th July 2008 and Sunday 13th July 2008
	Venue:	Kwan Fong Lecture Hall and Rayson Huang Theatre, University of Hong Kong
	Time:	9am - 4.30pm
	Theme:	The Future of Hong Kong with respect to 1) Political Reform 2) Economic Competitiveness 3) Education and Attracting Talent 4) Judicial Independence 5) Press Freedom
	Price:	£3 for UK students, free for CUHKCAS members and OTA members

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23/04/2008 Wed

Stamp duty cut sets scene for market rallies China yesterday cut stamp duty on stock trading to 0.1 percent with immediate effect, in a second step to restore confidence among domestic investors after it limited large share sales in the open market on Sunday. (Source: The Standards)

The salary kings of Hong Kong Hutchison Whampoa (0013) group managing director Canning Fok Kin- ning continues to be paid well as the right-hand man of Li Ka-shing. (Source: The Standards)

17/04/2008 Thu

Unfair game in the media CNN has won itself no friends in Chinese communities here and elsewhere as the protests against the Olympic torch relay in some Western cities spark a powerful backlash. (Source: The Standards)

Talks hint when Ma takes office China has hinted that talks with rival Taiwan could happen once the island's president-elect, Ma Ying-jeou, takes office in mid-May, but stopped short of directly confirming what could be landmark discussions. (Source: The Standards)