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A slam dunk?
Clear road
Freda Fung says the mainland and
HK have a unique chance to curb
pollution by adopting stricter EU
and US vehicle emission standards
If Asia is to dominate,
its nations will have
to lead the world
on problems such
as climate change
ment estimates that, by 2050, GDP per
capita in China will be roughly half that of
the worlds leading states, and in India and
Indonesia, it will be about a quarter.
Asia in general is ageing, and a continued relaxation of Chinas one-child policy will add to the continents top and tail
demographics: several billion children
and retirees will all be dependent on a
dwindling proportion of people of working
age. So the world economy will be driven
by Asia throughout the 21st century, but it
wont belong to Asia.
Yes, Chinas military spending is set on
doubling from 2011-2015. (Russias has tripled since 2000 and is rising ever faster.)
But Americas spending still dwarfs Russias and Chinas combined, and the US
lead in military technology and expertise is
not about to disappear. Nor is the fact that,
in addition to Nato, America gains support
Bernard Chan says Streetathon event has all the makings of a big success
[Hong Kongs]
scientific
research funding
lags far behind
international
standards
powerful property developers.
Over the years, many HKUtrained doctors have come to
dominate top positions in
various sectors and benefited
within the government system.
The medical sector maintains a
close circle to protect vested
interests. One example is the
resistance to a Medical Council
proposal to make doctors
undergo compulsory education
and training periodically to
upgrade their skills.
Another is resistance to
allowing qualified overseas
doctors to practise in public
[The event] is
aimed purely
at Hong Kong
people and
their own
neighbourhood
With help from sponsors, the
organisers had the resources to
get the basics in place.
It was a well-organised
occasion. The route included
bridges and side streets, and it
started at 8.30am, so
participants could invite family
and friends along. One nice
touch was that runners could
personalise their bibs rather
than have an anonymous
number on them.
Neighbourhood groups also
provided cheerleaders along the
way. Not least, the event raised
funds for social enterprises in