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1 Hong Kong TodayTheme 1: Quality of lifeTheme 2: Rule of law and socio-political participationTheme 3: Identity 1. Revision of Junior Secondary Liberal Studies Knowledge ..26 Related Terms .. 26 Concept Checkpoint .. 27 Let s Review .. 292. Key Points of Senior Secondary Liberal Studies ..32 Issue of Exploration: How did the Sichuan Earthquake show the Hong Kong people s sense of belonging to China? .. 33 Step 1: Selection of enquiry areas and/or theme .. 33 Step 2: Collection of data .. 33 Step 3: Organization of data collected .. 35 Step 4: Analysis of data collected .. 35 Enquiring Focus 1: What is the relationship between the Sichuan Earthquake and Hong Kong people s identity? .. 36 Enquiring Focus 2: How does the Sichuan Earthquake reflect the factors forming people s identity?

2 37 Step 5: Evaluation of different viewpoints, drawing a conclusion .. 39 Step 6: Presentation of results and production of the product .. 39 Extended Exploration: What are the elements forming Hong Kong people s identities? .. 3925 Hong Kong TodayTheme 3: IdentityHong Kong Today26 Bridging Materials1. Revision of Junior Secondary Liberal Studies KnowledgeSenior Secondary Liberal Studies is closely related to our lives. Apart from the information you have obtained outside school, you have also acquired knowledge relevant to the theme identity . This theme may include topics as the importance of identity, Chinese and Hong Kong citizenship in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Hong Kong history and its relationship with the development of Chinese history, and the historical events that affect the identity of Hong Kong section aims to help you revise the knowledge you have acquired on identity during junior secondary school.

3 The following are definitions and concepts related to the theme to assist you in revising what you have learned:IdentityThe position in which one is placed. In other words, the role of a person in specific groups or different stages in life. There are different types of groups, including one s family, school, work unit, society, country and the world. Certain identities remain unchanged, such as son , daughter or female . Certain identities change with time and changes in the environment, such as student or member of the Brownie .IdentificationA sense of recognition as a member of a certain group; a sense of belonging and responsibility to that group entailing concern for what happens in that of the important references for determining a person s national identity.

4 It refers to one s country of citizenship and related civic rights and responsibilities to that homeIn general, it refers to the birthplace or hometown of a person. Nowadays, we usually adopt our fathers ancestral homes. Ancestral home can be considered the place of origin of one s family, which helps us find our consciousnessA consciousness that makes people aware of their belonging to a local community and that they share certain characteristics, beliefs and thoughts that make them different from the outsiders .Patriotism There are different definitions of this concept and not just one absolute standard of measurement. On one view, patriotism refers to citizens strong recognition of their Related Related Terms 27 Hong Kong Todaya.

5 The national identity of Hong Kong peopleGiven Hong Kong s unique colonial history, Hong Kong people have previously been confused about their national identity. When Hong Kong was under British rule, the government did not deal with the concept of national identity. As a result, many Hong Kong people were confused about their identity and nationality, and uncertain if they were Chinese or the the PRC government resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong in 1997, the HKSAR government actively promoted national education to enhance people s understanding of their country. Moreover, as China s national strength has been rising in recent years, more Hong Kong people feel a sense of national belonging and they have more of an understanding and recognition of their national Events related to the Hong Kong people s Concept Concept Checkpoint 18501900195020001842 The Qing government c e d e d H o n g K o n g Island to Britain1898 The New Territories was leased to Britain 1980 90 China was to resume the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong.

6 China and Britain discussed the related issues2008C h i n a h e l d t h e Olympic Games1860 The Qing government c e d e d K o w l o o n Peninsula to Britain 1949 The People s Republic of China was established 1997C h i n a r e s u m e d t h e exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong28 Bridging MaterialsC. The multiple identities of Hong Kong people what is a Hong Kong resident, a Chinese citizen and a global citizen?As Hong Kong society develops, the identity of Hong Kong people is becoming more complicated. Apart from their identity as Hong Kong residents, they are also Chinese citizens and are increasingly recognizing their Chinese identity after China resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong. In addition, under the rapid development of technology and transportation, people from all over the world are connected more closely, whether in economic, political, cultural or social ways.

7 As a cosmopolitan city, Hong Kong is interacting with the rest of the world at different levels. Therefore, Hong Kong people are also global citizens. Hong Kong Today , Theme 3: Identity Hong Kong Today , Theme 3: Identity For more information about Chinese nationality and the Hong Kong people's i d e n t i t y , r e f e r t o t h e website of the Immigration Department: Non-permanent residentPermanent residentA p e r s o n w h o , b e f o r e t h e establishment of the HKSAR, had the right of abode in Hong Kong onlyA Chinese citizen born in Hong KongA C h i n e s e c i t i z e n w h o h a s ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not less than 7 yearsA person born outside Hong Kong to a parent who is a Hong Kong residentA person not of Chinese nationality who has entered HK with a valid travel document.

8 Has ordinarily resided in HK for a continuous period of not less than 7 years and has taken HK as his place of permanent residence*Global citizenChinese citizenAny person born in China or a b r o a d w h o s e p a r e n t s a r e both Chinese nationals or one of whose parents is a Chinese national (but whose parents have not settled abroad when the person was born)A p e r s o n w h o s e l i f e , w o r k and leisure life is not restricted by national boundaries and sovereignty* The concept of global citizen will be explored more deeply in Theme 3: Identity of module 2: Hong Kong Kong residentChinese nationalNon-Chinese nationalHong Kong People29 Hong Kong Todaya. The Chinese national flag and national emblem Identify the symbolism in the Chinese national flag and emblem:The national flagThe red colour: The yellow colour of the stars: The larger star: The smaller stars: The national emblemStalks of grain and the cogwheel: The 5 stars: Tiananmen: b.

9 How much do you know about your mother country?The following is a map of China. Write the alphabet letters representing information about China in the correct representing different Let s Let s ReviewFor more information about the Chinese national flag and national emblem, refer to the website of the PRC government: o n t e n t _ 1 8 2 4 7 . h t m a n d h t t p : / / w w w . g o v .c n / t e s t / 2 0 0 5 - 0 5 / 2 4 The birthplace of Chinese civilizationB. The city where the 2008 Olympic Games were heldC. An earthquake measured at 8 Ms took place here in May 2008D. China resumed the exercise of sovereignty over this place in 1999E. China resumed the exercise of sovereignty over this place in 1997F. Its sovereignty led to conflicts between China and JapanF o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t t h e g e o g r a p h y, r a c e s a n d t h e S A R s o f China, refer to the website o f t h e C o m m i t t e e o f t h e P r o m o t i o n o f C i v i c E d u c a t i o n , a n d b r o w s e the Understanding the motherland in the Learning Trail : unity of the Chinese people under The unity of the The birth of new ChinaThe 4 classes of The Communist Party of ChinaThe dawn of a new Revolutionera over the landChinese peoplepeasant population and the working classthe leadership of the Chinese Communist Party30 Bridging Materialsc.

10 The transformation of the identity of Hong Kong peopleThe following timeline and photos reflect the changes in the national identity of Hong Kong people. Write the correct answers in the blanks contained in the was an influx of people from the mainland into Hong Kong. These people saw Hong Kong as a and did not have a great sense of belonging to Hong h e n e w g e n e r a t i o n o f H o n g Kong people who were born and raised in Hong Kong cultivated a to Hong Kong because of their shared living China resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong, the national identity of Hong Kong people 2 reasons for this:1. 2. China was to resume the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong. The understanding of Hong Kong p e o p l e w i t h r e s p e c t t o C h i n a has been deepening, but many of the people still recognize their identity 194519902000 In the 1950s, many people from Guangdong entered quickly into Hong Kong by sea.