Politics of Hong Kong

Lingnan University study finds one in five Mainland Chinese university students are considering postgraduate studies abroad after pandemic

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星期三, 八月 4, 2021

In June, the School of Graduate Studies of Lingnan University (LU) in Hong Kong conducted a follow-up survey based on last year's Understanding Hong Kong and Mainland university students' intentions to study overseas after the COVID-19 crisis, to getto know Mainland university students' views on pursuing postgraduate studies abroad before, during, and after the pandemic.

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  • In June, the School of Graduate Studies of Lingnan University (LU) in Hong Kong conducted a follow-up survey based on last year's Understanding Hong Kong and Mainland university students' intentions to study overseas after the COVID-19 crisis, to getto know Mainland university students' views on pursuing postgraduate studies abroad before, during, and after the pandemic.
  • Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Vice-President of Lingnan University in Hong Kong,who led the study, said that no significant difference was found in students' plans to study overseas before, during, or after the pandemic.
  • Prof Mok added that universities' achievements in research and internationalisation may become a key consideration in recruiting students from the Mainland.
  • For media enquiries, please contact the Office of Communications and Public Affairs of Lingnan University:

Lingnan University study finds one in five Mainland Chinese university students are considering postgraduate studies abroad after pandemic

Retrieved on: 
星期三, 八月 4, 2021

In June, the School of Graduate Studies of Lingnan University (LU) in Hong Kong conducted a follow-up survey based on last year's Understanding Hong Kong and Mainland university students' intentions to study overseas after the COVID-19 crisis, to getto know Mainland university students' views on pursuing postgraduate studies abroad before, during, and after the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • In June, the School of Graduate Studies of Lingnan University (LU) in Hong Kong conducted a follow-up survey based on last year's Understanding Hong Kong and Mainland university students' intentions to study overseas after the COVID-19 crisis, to getto know Mainland university students' views on pursuing postgraduate studies abroad before, during, and after the pandemic.
  • Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Vice-President of Lingnan University in Hong Kong,who led the study, said that no significant difference was found in students' plans to study overseas before, during, or after the pandemic.
  • Prof Mok added that universities' achievements in research and internationalisation may become a key consideration in recruiting students from the Mainland.
  • For media enquiries, please contact the Office of Communications and Public Affairs of Lingnan University:

Privacy Commissioner Publishes "Hong Kong Letter"

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星期一, 七月 19, 2021

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, publisheda "Hong Kong Letter" on RTHK Radio 1 to remind members of the public to stay vigilant when they participate in lucky draw activities and to point out that the proposed amendments to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance only target illegal doxxing behaviour.

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  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, publisheda "Hong Kong Letter" on RTHK Radio 1 to remind members of the public to stay vigilant when they participate in lucky draw activities and to point out that the proposed amendments to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance only target illegal doxxing behaviour.
  • Please click here to read the "Hong Kong Letter" (Chinese only).

Privacy Commissioner Publishes an Article on Companies Register’s New Inspection Regime at Hong Kong Lawyer

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星期五, 七月 16, 2021

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, published an article at Hong Kong Lawyer on Companies Register’s new inspection regime, stating that limiting disclosure of personal data in the Companies Register will help curb doxxing. The article was published as the feature of the July 2021 issue of Hong Kong Lawyer.  Please click here to read the article.

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The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, published an article at Hong Kong Lawyer on Companies Register’s new inspection regime, stating that limiting disclosure of personal data in the Companies Register will help curb doxxing. The article was published as the feature of the July 2021 issue of Hong Kong Lawyer.  Please click here to read the article.

U.S. Press Leaders Condemn Crackdown on Hong Kong's Journalists

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星期四, 六月 17, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. press leaders strongly criticized on Thursday the latest assault on press freedom in Hong Kong--a police raid on the offices of the Apple Daily newspaper.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. press leaders strongly criticized on Thursday the latest assault on press freedom in Hong Kong--a police raid on the offices of the Apple Daily newspaper.
  • They should not have to stand for this attack on journalism and journalists.
  • We stand with our brothers and sisters in Hong Kong and call for an end to this campaign of terror against truth."
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.

Privacy Commissioner Publishes an Article on Implementing a Privacy Management Programme in HKIoD’s “The 21st Century Director”

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星期五, 五月 28, 2021

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, published an article in “The 21st Century Director”, the monthly magazine of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors, to discuss the importance of implementing a Privacy Management Programme (PMP) to gain customers’ trust. The article can be viewed here .

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The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, published an article in “The 21st Century Director”, the monthly magazine of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors, to discuss the importance of implementing a Privacy Management Programme (PMP) to gain customers’ trust. The article can be viewed here .

Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs and Privacy Commissioner Attended Meeting of the Legislative Council Panel on Constitutional Affairs on Proposed Amendments to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance

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星期四, 五月 20, 2021

b'The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick TSANG Kwok-wai, IDSM, JP, and the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, attended the meeting of the Legislative Council Panel on Constitutional Affairs on 17 May 2021 on the Government\xe2\x80\x99s proposed amendments to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and answered questions from the Legislative Council Members.\nPlease click here for the paper provided by the Government.\n'

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  • b'The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick TSANG Kwok-wai, IDSM, JP, and the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, attended the meeting of the Legislative Council Panel on Constitutional Affairs on 17 May 2021 on the Government\xe2\x80\x99s proposed amendments to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and answered questions from the Legislative Council Members.\nPlease click here for the paper provided by the Government.\n'

President of the Chinese Culture and Arts Association comments on electoral system amendments: Improve Hong Kong’s Ability to “Govern Itself”

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星期三, 三月 17, 2021

HONG KONG, March 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- China's top legislature endorsed on Thursday a decision on improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which marks another major step to improve the region's legal and political systems, said Lv Jian-she, President of the Hong Kong-based Chinese Culture and Arts Association.

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  • HONG KONG, March 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- China's top legislature endorsed on Thursday a decision on improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which marks another major step to improve the region's legal and political systems, said Lv Jian-she, President of the Hong Kong-based Chinese Culture and Arts Association.
  • To respond to this, Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam says the citys postponed legislative elections could be delayed even further due to changes to its electoral system planned.
  • Back in 2019, massive protests happened in Hong Kong escalated into violencethat caught the world's attention, said Lv Jian-she, President of the Chinese Culture and Arts Association.
  • And this time, the amendments will bring further politicalsafeguard to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the electoral system

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星期五, 三月 12, 2021

TheNational Peoples Congress of the Peoples Republic of Chinaadoptedtodaya Decisionthatwill have a significant impact on democratic accountability and political pluralism in Hong Kong.

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  • TheNational Peoples Congress of the Peoples Republic of Chinaadoptedtodaya Decisionthatwill have a significant impact on democratic accountability and political pluralism in Hong Kong.
  • The Decision will lead to a concentration of power and influence in the Hong Kong Election Committee, which is not a democratically elected body.
  • The Decision will lead to a reduction inthe proportion of directly elected representatives in the Hong Kong Legislative Council.
  • It also erodes the ability of Hongkongers to be legitimately represented and to directly influence the decisions it takes.

Privacy Commissioner's Cover Story Interview with Hong Kong Lawyer

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星期四, 三月 11, 2021

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  • What's New

    Privacy Commissioner's Cover Story Interview with Hong Kong Lawyer

    The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by Hong Kong Lawyer to share her thoughts about her offices important role as an enforcer, facilitator and educator under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.

  • The Privacy Commissioner also shared a number of key goals to achieve during her five-year term.
  • The interview was published as the Cover Story of the March 2021 issue of Hong Kong Lawyer.
  • Please click here to read the cover story.