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Mainland tourists choose Hong Kong for high-end medical check-ups

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Hong Kong's medical standards are among the best in the world. A medical examination center reported that over the past year or so, a large number of mainland patients have come to Hong Kong for high-end medical examinations such as whole-body MRIs and cardiopulmonary CT scans, resulting in a 15% increase in business. Some critically ill patients have even traveled south to seek independent third-party medical advice and chosen to come to Hong Kong for treatment. Industry insiders also pointed out that with the improvement of mainland medical standards, the large number of mainlanders who came to Hong Kong for general medical examinations and vaccinations is now a thing of the past. They believe that Hong Kong's medical examination services should develop in a high-end and specialized direction to fully leverage their strengths. A think tank member pointed out that the Hong Kong government has been actively planning to establish a third medical school in recent years, increasing the number of doctors and medical training. It is expected that once all conditions are ripe, the market will be further expanded, and even medical tourism targeting mainland and Southeast Asian tourists will be developed.

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The concept of "keeping the body intact" persists, and the organ donation rate is still not ideal

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Currently, nearly 400,000 people have registered for organ donation, a record high, but Hong Kong is still one of the regions with the lowest organ donation rate in the world, falling to a new low of less than 4 people per 1 million people in the past two years. Some doctors suggested that in addition to strengthening education and breaking the traditional idea of "leaving an intact body after death", efforts should be made to find potential donors from hospitals, such as setting up a transplant team composed of doctors to assist. Another doctor reiterated the introduction of the "default consent" mechanism popular in foreign countries, allowing citizens who do not want to donate organs to register voluntarily; the think tank pointed out that Hong Kong people's concepts are still conservative, and it is appropriate to implement it when society is more accepting of organ donation. Last month, Hong Kong received cross-border organ donations from the Mainland for the second time. Some doctors hope that it will be regularized as soon as possible so that more patients can benefit.

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The Hetao Cooperation Zone becomes a data "demonstration unit" to provide an ideal experimental platform for enterprises

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Last month, the government announced the "Outline for the Development of the Hong Kong Park in the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone," proposing a number of innovative policies to promote circulation in the park. A think tank convener believes that the cooperation zone can serve as an ideal demonstration, allowing citizens and the industry to observe how cross-border data can meet the needs of different industries and services. Observe how to effectively manage and protect data.

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Cross-border circulation in the Bay Area is wider and easier. Data security legislation must be detailed and in place.

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The data interconnection between Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area brings convenience to Hong Kong. Last year, the government signed the "Standard Contract on Cross-border Flow of Personal Information in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland and Hong Kong)" to simplify the procedures for cross-border data flow between the nine mainland cities in the Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong. The measures have had successful cases in the financial and medical sectors, and were expanded to all industries last month. Sectors such as education, culture and arts, and new productivity are also expected to benefit. Some data experts pointed out that Hong Kong needs to pay attention to protecting "data property rights" and data classification and classification, and suggested referring to the strict laws and regulations of the Mainland, establishing a legal framework and speeding up the formulation of a data security law. The digital economy is becoming a new main body of Hong Kong's development. Some lawyers have suggested that the authorities promote mutual recognition of identities, promote high-quality cross-border development in all aspects, and help integrate it into the overall national development.
Data interconnection and interoperability with the Greater Bay Area has brought many conveniences and benefits to Hong Kong. Last year, Hong Kong and the Cyberspace Administration of China signed the "Memorandum of Cooperation on Promoting Cross-Border Data Flows in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area," and subsequently signed the "Standard Contract for Cross-Border Flows of Personal Information in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland and Hong Kong)." This simplifies the compliance arrangements for cross-border flows of personal information between nine mainland cities and Hong Kong, removes quantitative restrictions on cross-border transfers of personal information, and simplifies personal information protection impact assessments. More sectors, including education, culture, and the arts, benefit.

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Dual Identity

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Identity is an indicator of "the return of people's hearts". People generally have a stronger sense of identity with Hong Kong people than with Chinese people, leaving the impression that national consciousness is weak. The streets named after the Governor, the Crown emblem mailbox and the British-style red telephone box are all that remain. Although it adds a colonial flavor to the special zone, it still has the significance of preserving historical memory. However, after the implementation of the National Anthem Law, incidents of incorrect playing of the national anthem occurred in the international sports world at rugby, baseball, and ice hockey games. Athletes who should have been applauded were involved in the governance issues of sports associations. It also challenged whether Hong Kong people can safeguard the country. Dignity becomes a topic again.

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Rethinking Hong Kong’s economic status after the 20th National Congress

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The 20th National Congress report is Xi Jinping's policy blueprint for the next five years. It also theorizes China's development experience, opens up a "Chinese-style modernization" path that is different from the West, and inspires other developing countries to break away from European and American hegemony. The United States spreads the theory of China threat everywhere and regards it as "the most serious geopolitical challenge." Recently, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the establishment of the "Special Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Communist Party of China", representing the Republican and Democratic parties who are unanimously targeting China. The international situation is turbulent and Hong Kong cannot be alone. The only way to break through the Western containment is to help the mainland improve its economic strength and strengthen cooperation with foreign interests.

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Say goodbye to neoliberalism

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Hong Kong has always been a bastion of neoliberalism. In order to create a level playing field, the government rarely actively intervenes in the market. The government has locked fiscal expenditure at 20% of GDP. Even though the expenditure has increased slightly in recent years and has slightly broken this golden rule, it still adheres to the "big market, small government" principle. Constrained by governance philosophy and financial resources, Hong Kong has never had a strong industrial policy and can only passively expect the business community to respond to the government's vision. Li Jiachao issued his first "Policy Address" to lead the industrial layout and proactively attract investment, reflecting that the new government will break the inertia of "active non-intervention".

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Two Xi speeches

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President Xi Jinping inspected Hong Kong and delivered a speech that became a study book for officials and all walks of life. All previous July 1st speeches, including Xi Jinping's five years ago, have described Hong Kong's return as a great achievement or a great achievement that "will shine in the history of the Chinese nation". This year's change to the "Century of Struggle" led by the Communist Party of China is the first time that the history of Hong Kong is described from the party's perspective. Naturally, it is related to the inclusion of "one country, two systems" in the third "Historical Resolution" of the Communist Party of China at the end of last year. Leaders' speeches are authoritative materials for interpreting the central government's policies. It is worth comparing Xi's two speeches to consider their implications for the "one country, two systems" policy.

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Coordinating the one country, two systems public support project

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Geopolitical undercurrents are constantly rising amid the competition between China and the United States. Hong Kong affairs are often exploited by unscrupulous politicians, and the implementation of one country, two systems is often blamed. Western countries have repeatedly played the "Hong Kong card" on the rule of law and freedom of speech, threatening the imminent collapse of its status as an international financial center. In fact, they are gradually marginalizing Hong Kong and using it as a bargaining chip to contain China. It can be seen from this that the reputation of "one country, two systems" plays an important strategic role in the country's diplomatic landscape.

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Immigration survey with conflicting results

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Immigration is an eternal topic among Hong Kong people. A recent poll found that one in four people planned to immigrate, a slight increase from half a year ago. Coincidentally, Democratic Thought also released a poll last month, and the willingness to immigrate dropped significantly compared to half a year ago. The two surveys rose and the other fell. Many people asked the author how to interpret it. What is even more curious is who is more accurate?

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