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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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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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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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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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270:Education
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1927:Religion
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1825:Gambling
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1736:Cycling
1726:Airport
1703:Tourism
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1665:Dollar
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479:Culture
458:Sha Tin
408:, 25th
383:Beijing
265:Economy
260:Culture
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1875:McDull
1810:Comics
1805:Cinema
1637:Police
1529:Emblem
1481:Rivers
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574:toys.
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1942:Sport
1915:Youth
1910:Women
1890:Music
1880:Media
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1756:Taxis
1731:Buses
1655:Banks
1456:Lakes
1401:Areas
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1860:LGBT
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