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November 2003 |
Social Issues
Love and sex in universities:
Students more open towards sex
Research
shows a 20 percent increase in university students who have had premarital
sex, compared to figures 10 years ago.
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Husband abuse increases
Victims are reluctant to report cases, but seeking help
is the best way to terminate family violence. Read
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Education and Campus
Life
University budget cuts
Facing an estimated 10 percent budget cut, universities are employing
a variety of strategies to reduce expenditures and increase income.
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Student athletes in universities
The Sports Scholar Scheme helps students with exceptional
sports achievements enter universities with lower academic results.
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Photo Features
Skateboarding
Skateboarding, which came to Hong Kong in early 1980s,
faces difficulties in becoming popular.Read
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Periscope
Bon Bonn
Two young men created the cartoon character Bon Bonn
for the global multi-media market.Read
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Creative industries
enter Mainland market
Understanding the Mainland market is essential for creative
industries to succeed in China, says Prof. Kwok Siu Tung of the Department
of History at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Read
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Government aid needed
Local designers criticize the government for insufficient
financial assistance. Read
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People
Maipou
Chiu Yam Hua, the owner of an old-fashioned mai pou in
Tai Wo wet market, shares the joy of running a traditional grocery store.
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Ambitious tennis
player
Jack Hui quit school at 16 to pursue a career in tennis.
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Culture and Leisure
Cha chaan tengs
Old
style local restaurants, or cha chaan tengs, are modifying their food
and services in order to survive.Read
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Whitening
Hong Kong women want fair complexions because they are
influenced by the media and by Japanese and Western cultures. Read
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Channels
Weblogs
Weblogs are websites containing personal diaries, reflections
and articles of interests. Bloggers share them with the public in cyberspace.
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