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The book talks about his early participation in the revolution, how the Union Hospital thrived under his leadership, and what he saw and heard during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. The book was published over half a century ago and is still highly valuable today. It has been reorganized and republished to delight readers from all walks of life.
- AuthorLi Shu-fan
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2019
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This book delves into the remarkable 60-year history of female police officers in the Hong Kong Police Force. Through extensive research using historical archives, official documents, newspaper reports, and personal testimonies from over 50 female officers, it explores the profound changes they have experienced. The book examines how major events in Hong Kong's modern history, such as the influx of mainland refugees, land reclamation, the Vietnamese boat people crisis, large-scale demonstrations, educational reforms, and equal opportunity laws, have influenced the work and mission of female police officers.
- AuthorChan Hiu Nang, Ho Ka Kei
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2015
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the Hong Kong Hakka dialect, which represents the cultural traditions and ethnic characteristics of the Hakka people in the region. Once the second most widely spoken language in Hong Kong, after Cantonese, the Hakka dialect has been recognized as an oral tradition of Intangible Cultural Heritage. With a focus on phonetics, vocabulary, and daily language usage, this academic masterpiece compares and summarizes the Hong Kong Hakka dialect alongside Cantonese and the Meixian dialect. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding and studying the unique linguistic and cultural heritage of Hong Kong's Hakka community.
- AuthorLau Chun Fat
- PublisherChinese Education
- Publication Date2021
The mountains in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories are characterized by their layered and hilly nature, with numerous peaks scattered throughout. However, official maps often lack accurate information regarding mountain heights and names, leading to errors and omissions. To address this issue, the author, with sixty years of expertise in Hong Kong's history and geography, compiled the first comprehensive mountain record. Through field investigations, consultations with locals, and referencing military maps, the author determined mountain orientations, verified names, and supplemented height information. The book includes landscape maps with marked mountain names, providing readers with a reliable resource to locate and appreciate the mountains of Hong Kong.
- AuthorWong Ting Wah
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2017
"Hong Kong Bus: A Century of Transformation," published in 2012 and reprinted in 2015, is a renowned transportation book that provides a comprehensive record of the development of Hong Kong's buses. With over 400 precious photos, the book chronicles a century of bus history, supplementing it with route and model information. The authors extensively researched documents, conducted interviews, and observed current bus development, offering readers insights into the evolution of local transportation. From the early days of small-scale operations to the expansive network of today, Hong Kong buses have adapted to societal changes, embracing new technologies and environmental considerations. As the transportation landscape continues to evolve, bus companies face challenges and must envision the future of transportation in the next century.
- AuthorChen Zhihua, Li Jianxin
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2021
"Hong Kong Chronicles" is a cultural project that aims to comprehensively and systematically document the history and current state of various aspects of nature and society in Hong Kong. The first volume, titled "General Summary and Major Events" marks the beginning of this ambitious endeavor. The "Major Events" serves as a chronological history book, recording significant events and notable figures in Hong Kong's history. Building upon the research of predecessors, this volume supplements missing key points to provide a comprehensive and systematic account of major historical events in Hong Kong. It highlights the region's unique geography, history, culture, economy, and international status, serving the functions of governance, historical preservation, and education.
- AuthorHong Kong Local Records Center
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2020