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After the Opium War, a surge of immigration to the "South Seas" and "Gold Rush" emerged along the southeast coast of China. In the absence of developed transnational postal and financial services, the remittance industry, a financial product reflecting Chinese wisdom, arose to meet the needs of South Seas immigrants for remittance and communication. Predating China's modern banking industry, this sector has intertwined with ocean migration and Chinese commercial activities over the past century, continuously innovating and gradually establishing a Chinese transnational financial system. It has since collaborated with Chinese-funded banks and integrated into the global financial network, bearing witness to the development history of China's modern international financial exchange.
- AuthorHuang Qinghai
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2023
History is essentially a collection of stories, and telling history is akin to telling a story. This book presents nearly two hundred compelling stories spanning from the Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns era to the Qin's destruction of the six countries. From legendary figures like Yao, Shun, and Yu to historical events such as Jing Ke's assassination of the King of Qin, these stories vividly depict China's rich and complex history.
- AuthorLi Yongtian
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2020
Celebrating the 180th anniversary of the Catholic Mission in Hong Kong, this book delves into the development of the Catholic Church in Sai Kung since the establishment of the diocese in 1841 from a historical anthropological perspective. It explores the church's integration into rural society, its connection with Chinese traditional culture, and its role as a messenger of East-West cultural exchange. Divided into seven stages, the book covers the church's early mission, the vicariate period, martyrdom, clergy hardships during the Japanese occupation, and post-war reconstruction. The Ancient Path Working Group meticulously reviewed over a hundred years of diocesan and government documents, and visited more than twenty villages to trace the routes of past missionaries, supplementing the book with over a hundred precious photos and timelines of major events in each chapel. This vividly presents a lesser-known segment of Hong Kong's history to readers.
- AuthorAuthor: Yu Jiahao, Xu Jialang, Ao Ziliang
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2021
Movies and Chinese culture may appear unrelated, but when combined, they can enrich each other. This book explores how Chinese culture enhances the artistic depth of movies while movies bring abstract cultural concepts to life. By analyzing popular Chinese and Western movies such as "A Chinese Ghost Story," "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons," "Painted Skin II," "Swordsmen," "Red Cliff," "Inception," and "Wall Street," it explains Chinese philosophical thoughts, moral ethics, historical concepts, religious culture, language literature, and artistic aesthetics in a simple and understandable manner. The book demonstrates how movies can promote and interpret cultural classic concepts, elevate social culture and art, and facilitate the inheritance and widespread dissemination of traditional humanistic spirit.
- AuthorLiu Weilin
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2019
This book, compiled by a group of mainland senior film enthusiasts, is a passionate exploration of Hong Kong films from the late 19th century to 2012. It adopts the style of "Historical Records," focusing on biographies of over two hundred directors, movie stars, and behind-the-scenes filmmakers, as well as more than sixty film companies. By delving into the background of filmmakers and the evolution of film companies, it presents numerous epoch-making Hong Kong film myths. The book provides a captivating journey through the context of the development of Hong Kong films and is essential for anyone studying this cinematic genre.
- AuthorWei Junzi
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2019
This book features forty-two articles written by teachers and alumni of New Asia College, sourced from the college publications ""New Asia Life"", ""New Asia College Journal"", ""New Asia Student Newspaper"", as well as personal columns and writings. Spanning from the 1950s to the 2010s, each chapter captures a different era. As the third work commemorating the 70th anniversary of New Asia College, this book goes beyond the historical and scholarly aspects, instead focusing on portraying the diverse facets of New Asians over the years. It delves into the sense of belonging to the college, memories of teachers and friends, contemporary concerns, and perspectives on life and social issues. The collection encapsulates the defining characteristics of New Asians, highlighting the interconnectedness of New Asia teachers and friends across different eras, bound together by the spirit of New Asia as they progress together.
- AuthorTan Weiping, Zhang Guanxiong, Cai Xuanhui
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2020