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market" by some locals, as most customers were westerners during the initial period of its operation, but Chinese citizens would soon embrace this new kind of store. By 1975, more than 200 big- and small-scaled supermarkets could be found in the city. These new stores eliminated most traditional rice
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With the rising public service provision came a clampdown on the free flow of refugees from mainland China that had powered the growth of Hong Kong since the Second World War. In 1974, the 'touch base' was introduced, under which only those immigrant arrivals who reached the urban areas were allowed
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The Governor, concerned to avoid a possible police strike or even rebellion, at last issued a pardon, preventing arrests in cases committed before 1977. However, the pardon did not extend to higher-level detective superintendents. These high-level Chinese officers, famous for their riches, left for
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Soon, the stock rush began. New stocks were on sale every day; brokerage houses mushroomed; some people quit their jobs to become full-time investors, suffering a kind of urban disease that doctors called "stock illness". It is said that the investors during this period numbered to 500,000. The
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included TV dramas, which averaged 80 to 120 episodes, usually broadcasting at 7:00 pm. 66% of the population tuned in regularly covering 2 to 3 million viewers nightly. Popular series finales would empty streets and restaurants. Most series did not contain much if any Chinese
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In the 1970s, corruption was a way of life in Hong Kong, being the norm in all government departments. Policemen would often extract bribes (popularly called "tea fee") before they investigated a crime, as did firemen before they rescued people and put out fires. Many
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in 1971, and expanded it to nine years in 1978. Companies were also seeking well educated employees for complex projects. Seventy-two percent of overseas graduates between 1962 and 1976 would come back to Hong Kong to take on highly skilled domestic positions.
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In 1976, a "Deposit-taking Companies Ordinance" was also passed to enforce non-licensed bank institutions to register with the government. A minimum paid up capital requirement of HK$ 2.5 million was also required. The strategy was to mirror the
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was aired, and was named as such since the protagonist had eyes resembling eggs. The children were fascinated. Kids tried to "fly" in the air, imitating their heroes. Two kids (aged 3½ and 4½) attempted a flight jumping off a 7-storey building in
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Following decades of immense and sustained immigration, the shortage of housing in the territory became acute. Many lived in squatter settlements or boats, where they were susceptible to typhoons, fires and landslides. To improve the quality of
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were getting exposure in the music industry. Toys from Japan have arrived in Hong Kong via random and inconsistent shipments in the past. But the first big waves of Japanese products with staying power in the market place were mainly
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of 25% and limitation on loans and investments became the new requirements to operate legally. People began to have more trust in their banks, and the accumulation of savings led to people's willingness to invest.
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exile to Taiwan, which had no extradition treaty with Hong Kong. In time, the efforts of the ICAC changed the habits of an entire population and turned Hong Kong into one of the least corrupt cities in the world.
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and relieve overcrowded conditions, the government announced the Ten-year Housing Programme (十年建屋計劃) in 1972, with the goal of providing quality housing for 1.8 million people in 10 years. The
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Many factors contributed to the decline of manufacturing in Hong Kong. The late 1970s saw increases in land prices. Along with the opening up of global trade with China via the 1978
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on 26 July 1975. The younger brother was killed on the spot, while the elder was miraculously saved. The broadcast of the series was suspended for a while after the accident.
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No. 10 on 16 August. A total of 5,664 people from 1,032 families became homeless. The typhoon also destroyed 653 wooden huts and damaged 24 buildings, six beyond repair.
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At the same time, Singapore and Taiwan underwent similar developments to those of Hong Kong. The competitiveness of manufacturing similar products led to
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Koo, Ramsey. Bray Mark. (2005) Education And Society in Hong Kong And Macao: Comparative Perspectives on Continuity and Change. Springer Publishing.
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and corporations. Their names have been seared into the memories of the older generations, their stories adapted into several popular movies such as
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The 1970s was when Hong Kong gained daily news broadcasts. News programmes ranked in the top 10 continuously for a decade. Other segments of the
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did not take long to capture the market. The front and full-page ads of these two mega franchises aided in their increase in popularity
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James Lee and Yip Ngai-ming, "Public Housing and Family Life in East Asia: Housing History and Social Change in Hong Kong, 1953-1990,"
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People grew richer entering the 1970s. Not surprisingly, people started to look for some means of investment. The passing of
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underwent many changes that shaped its future, led for most of the decade by its longest-serving and reform-minded Governor,
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in March 1973, leaving many people bankrupt. The Hong Kong economy recovered only slowly over the next few years.
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Hong Kong also found itself at a unique geographical and cultural crossroads. Many of the western artists like
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the Ten Years Housing Scheme, designed to end squatting and slums and provide ample housing for expansion.
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The British and the PRC governments began a long negotiation process that would ultimately lead to the
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traditionalism. The theme songs of these dramas also helped revive Cantonese music - indeed the term
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to stay. Six years later, it was replaced by a policy of repatriation for all illegal arrivals.
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Social welfare protection: Jobseekers' Allowance, Elderly Allowance, Disability Allowance, etc.
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Jao YC. (2001). The Asian Financial Crisis and the Ordeal of Hong Kong. Quorum, Greenwood.
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Understanding of history must teach Hongkongers – and mainlanders – the need for tolerance
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detective superintendents amassed incredible wealth from their corrupt dealings with
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Adoption of Chinese, along with English, as an official language of British Hong Kong
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would begin the tightening up of banks. A minimum capital of HK$ 5 million and
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to shelter local companies. As a result, there was less demand for Hong Kong goods.
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reached Hong Kong but has weakened considerably from the 150 mph wind earlier.
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land lease agreement would end within 27 years in 1997. MacLehose began visiting
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construction went from 1969 to 1979, and was expected to be the same size as
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was established. It provided competition for the other two other companies:
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was formed to spearhead the programme. The government also introduced the
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respectively. Around 150 were killed and many buildings were destroyed.
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passed over Hong Kong causing extensive damage, forcing the hoisting of
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dealers (米舖), wine shops (辦館) and convenient stores (See Dor) (士多).
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in 1973 was filmed in Hong Kong. The film featured the wreck of SS
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Nine years of compulsory, free education for school-aged children
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As a result of the water shut-down by mainland China during the
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A number of MacLehose's most significant policies included:
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Housing, Home Ownership and Social Change in Hong Kong
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was expanded in the first half of the 1970s to handle
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The Hong Kong government introduced six years of free
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Overhaul of the healthcare system and construction of
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Independent Commission Against Corruption (Hong Kong)
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riots in Hong Kong, the government responded with a
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in the 1970s, when the tunnel was being constructed.
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Index

The 1970s in Hong Kong
History of Hong Kong

Timeline
Prehistoric
Imperial  (221 BC – 1800s)
Bao'an County and Xin'an County
British Hong Kong
Colonial  (1800s–1930s)
Convention of Chuenpi
Treaty of Nanking
Convention of Peking
Convention for the Extension of
Hong Kong Territory

Japanese occupation (1941–1945)   (1940s)
1950s
1960s
1967 riots
1970s
1980s
1990s
Retrocession to China
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China
2000s
2010s
2020s
2019–20 protests
COVID-19 pandemic
2020
2024
2021 electoral reform

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