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Common prosperity and disparity between rich and poor

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Under the order of "common prosperity", large companies enthusiastically donated money and were jokingly called "protection fees." Shared prosperity is originally a policy of the Mainland and has nothing to do with Hong Kong. However, according to the stock market news, hundreds of millions of Chinese listed companies have lost their market value, and Hong Kong businessmen doing business in the Mainland are also confused and frightened. The timing coincides with vigorous regulatory actions, as antitrust and preventing the disorderly expansion of capital have been listed as key tasks since last year. Internet companies received hefty fines, chaos in the fandom and bad actors were punished, and the double-cut policy cracked down on the tutoring industry, leading people to mistakenly equate common prosperity with looting private projects.

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The new election committee should get out of small circles

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The election committee nomination period for voting on the chief executive and 40 members of the Legislative Council has ended, and there is still the final hurdle of the qualifications review to prevent "pseudo-patriots" from intruding. This is the first election after the "improving of the electoral system". All walks of life are preparing for it. I believe there is no doubt about the patriotism of the candidates. The only surprise is that many people from the professional sector waited until the last day to submit their applications. For the sectors that were thought to have been successfully coordinated, the final number of candidates was exactly one or two more than the number of seats. About one-third of the total sectors need to be determined in the September election. Win or lose.

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"3-Minute Policy" - Anti-Corruption Law︱Protecting personal data, but affecting Internet freedom? !

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The "Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment) Bill 2021", commonly known as the "Anti-Drawing Law", was read for the first and second readings in the Legislative Council earlier, and it is proposed to criminalize the act of doxxing. Some people believe that the amendment can protect personal privacy. On the other hand, technology giants such as Facebook and Google, as well as local small and medium-sized enterprises, are worried about the provision and are worried about its impact on Internet freedom. How should the amendment be revised to achieve the three points of preventing crime, promoting technological development and protecting citizens' basic rights?

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[Thinking and Walking] The next step for patriots to govern Hong Kong

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As Hong Kong implements the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong", Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, also clearly put forward five standards for the ability of governors in his recent speech. What are those five standards? Will the selection criteria for the next governance team be considered?

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The next step for patriots to govern Hong Kong

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The patriotic combination of fists for elections at all levels was rapid and rapid, and the first punch they threw at the district council was unexpected. The government took the lead in proposing an amendment to require district councilors to swear an oath of allegiance. Since then, rumors about the DQ red line have spread, initially targeting only the signatories of "No Regrets", but later including candidates participating in the democratic primaries, and then the district councilors who lent their offices as primary voting stations, and finally caused disaster. and the protestors displaying the slogan "Light Time". A sporadic number of MPs fled and were dismissed. It was not until rumors that those who broke the oath would be required to pay back their salaries that mass resignations were triggered. At this moment, the government has not yet shown its sword. After all, if you resign before taking the oath of oath, will you be able to pocket your salary safely during your term? Chief Executive's answer: There is no humane treatment, only legal treatment.

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How does the U.S. Bay Area view Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao?

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Sino-US relations are not broken through fighting. Biden's China policy is not as tough as Trump's, but he is more active in wooing allies to counter China. The previous export blockade on dual-use technology remains in effect, and US sensitive technology companies will also be subject to scrutiny if they want to operate in China. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is the locomotive of China's technological innovation and has suffered greatly. However, the San Francisco Bay Area, which also focuses on high-tech fields, has also been implicated, and numerous foreign investment plans have been stalled. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is a platform for opening up to the outside world, and foreign investment participation is particularly important. As the official strategic space becomes increasingly narrow, how do the American business community and the public view the development of the Greater Bay Area? 

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【Quiet Meditation and Action】Knowing the weight and bearing the weight

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Entering politics = running for election and becoming a member of parliament? That is just one path in public affairs. Political talents may become accountability officials, join consulting organizations, or serve Hong Kong in a professional capacity in the future. Are you ready to become an outstanding political talent in Hong Kong? The 4th Senior Executive Diploma "Political Leadership" course jointly organized by the Hong Kong Academy of Political Science and Administration and the School of Professional and Continuing Education of the University of Hong Kong (HKU SPACE) will start in September and is currently recruiting students. Seize this good opportunity to equip yourself. Make a social impact!

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Knowing and bearing weight

Hong Kong Politics / , , /

The political situation has changed rapidly, and the legislation of national security law and the reform of the electoral system have been implemented. Some people regard it as the Dinghai magic needle, believing that the future will suddenly become brighter and they can finally show their talents. Some people feel that they are on pins and needles, fearing that in the future they will be unable to do anything, and participating in politics will only lead to nothing. Hong Kong lacks political talents. People's attention to politics has become more and more popular in recent years. When good times come, people are naturally excited to try.

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Lin Zhengcai x Pan Xuezhi - missing people! A lot of work! ? The whole story of the collapse of the medical system

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Some members of the public believe that Hong Kong's medical system is in dire straits and cannot be reduced to a "doctor shortage". It does not mean that more doctors will shorten the waiting time for patients. There are more deep-seated reasons involved, such as the HA's talent retention issues and how to Be kind to doctors who are nearing retirement, etc. As for the serious imbalance between public and private medical care, what is its cause?

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Lin Zhengcai x Pan Xuezhi-Recruiting doctors without examinations will not help solve the shortage of manpower in public hospitals? ! Special committee overrides medical committee?

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The Legislative Council earlier read the "Medical Registration (Amendment) Bill 2021" for the first and second readings. The amendments will allow overseas doctors to obtain full registration in Hong Kong without taking the licensing examination. Some people think that overseas doctors will be able to practice privately in five years, which will not help solve the problem of manpower shortage in public hospitals. In addition, there are public opinions that the establishment of a separate committee will undermine the professional autonomy stipulated in the Basic Law. What does Executive Council member Lam Ching-choi think of this?

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