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Hong Kong is one of the largest business centers on the planet, and is a territory that is self governed and belongs in larger part to the People’s Republic of China, claiming it’s own legal system, currency, political system and other laws separate from the mainland of China.

Hong Kong is translated to mean “fragrant harbor” in English. Known as one of the most densely populated areas on earth, the city of Hong Kong is populated by over seven million people within an area of 1,108 km2 (428 sq mi). Summers remain hot and humid in the Hong Kong area whereas the winters stay cool, which makes Hong Kong vacations a popular item for world travelers.

Visitors stay at Hong Kong hotels for a variety of reasons. Hong Kong’s natural beauty and extensive skyline provide a picturesque view of a great city. Vast green lands and mountainous terrain flow throughout the Hong Kong area. Some popular attractions for visitors include the Peak, Victoria Harbor, and the Giant Buddha monument.

Hong Kong not only is one of the world’s most prominent financial centers, but it also is a city known for “where the East meets the West.” The city provides world-class cuisine, cultural arts, festivals, political giants and Chinese traditions. Nile Guide provides a dynamic Hong Kong travel guide to help you navigate the area.

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  • What You Say May Not Matter Anyway!


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    “What you do speaks so loud, that I cannot hear what you say.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson In today’s environment, Emerson’s words might be interpreted this way: The behavioral algorithms are so good it may not matter what your profile or social resume says about you––your behavior trumps everything! ...
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  • Hong Kong, Fever patient with travel history tested negative for novel coronavirus (May 12 2013)


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    [Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full text: ( LINK ).] Fever patient with travel history tested negative for novel coronavirus The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) received notification from Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) today (May 12) of a ...
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  • Hong Kong, Update on number of suspected human cases of avian influenza A(H7) notified to CHP (May 12 2013)


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    [Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full text: ( LINK ).] Update on number of suspected human cases of avian influenza A(H7) notified to CHP The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (May 12) provided an update on the latest number of suspected human ...
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  • Hong Kong, No new human case of avian influenza A (H7N9) in the Mainland (May 12 2013)


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    [Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full text: ( LINK ).] No new human case of avian influenza A (H7N9) in the Mainland The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) verified with the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) no new human case of ...
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  • Richard Branson serves as AirAsia stewardess after losing bet


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    His star turn on the flight from Australia’s Perth to the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur came after he lost a Grand Prix bet with the Malaysian budget carrier’s founder. Read the original here: Richard Branson serves as AirAsia stewardess after losing bet
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  • Turkish deputy PM: 9 people detained in connection with blasts near Syrian border


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    REYHANLI, Turkey (AP) — Turkish deputy PM: 9 people detained in connection with blasts near Syrian border. Originally posted here: Turkish deputy PM: 9 people detained in connection with blasts near Syrian border
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  • Tarantino’s Django Unchained back in mainland China theatres


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    A toned-down version of the film, with less violence and gore, was approved by censors in March, but it was abruptly axed on its scheduled April 10 opening day due to “technical reasons”. See the original post: Tarantino’s Django Unchained back in mainland China theatres
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  • Japan ruling party executive to keep visiting war shrine


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    The policy chief of Japan’s ruling party vowed on Sunday to keep paying homage at a controversial war shrine despite anger and diplomatic protests by China and South Korea. Nearly 170 Japanese lawmakers made a pilgrimage last month to the Yasukuni Shrine, a flashpoint in a bitter dispute between Japan and Asian ...
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  • Mobile M+ Inflatable Art


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    Hot on the heels of HK’s inflatable duck mania comes (by bizarre coincidence) more inflatable art in the city. The ‘Mobile M+’ openair exhibition is being held at the site of the Kowloon Cultural Centre – yet to be built and currently a windswept and tangled sweep of grass between a freeway and the harbour  ...
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  • Chicha


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    Chicha is Hong Kong’s current “it” restaurant, riding the crest of the Latin boom curently sweeping through Asia’s expat circles. Its a pricey, buzzy Peruvian restaurant – and unlike my earlier experience with Peruvian food in Bangkok – the food was amazing. I really enjoyed it.
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  • Happy Mother’s Day to all the GLAMAROSS Glamamamas


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    A big Happy Mother’s Day to you all and a special shout out to the GLAMAROSS Glamamamas who have supported me thus far. May you all continue to inspire and engage women the world over. A TOAST TO YOU ALL… have a GLAMAROSS mother’s day. Saluting real women making a real difference. The roll call: Lucy ...
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  • Astronauts repair ammonia leak on emergency spacewalk


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    But the following weeks will be the test. Authorities have said the International Space Station’s six-member crew was not in danger from the leak. Here is the original post: Astronauts repair ammonia leak on emergency spacewalk
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  • Affordable Art Fair


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    Hong Kong hosts its first Affordable Art Fair 2013   From the owner of Art Warehouse and art-hub PULSE, Will Ramsay has brought Affordable Art Fair to Hong Kong.  The show premiered on 14 March 2013 highlighting art themed workshops hosted by the Sunkids Art Studio for children aged four to twelve, an ...
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  • Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif declares victory in historic poll


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    The results, which need to be officially confirmed, indicated Sharif’s party has an overwhelming lead but would fall short of winning a majority of the 272 directly elected national assembly seats. See more here: Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif declares victory in historic poll
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  • Barcelona wins 22nd Spanish league title


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    MADRID (AP) — Barcelona wins 22nd Spanish league title. Read more here: Barcelona wins 22nd Spanish league title
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  • Gold, US Dollar And Here’s What China Is Secretly Planning for the Yuan


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      Few more pieces of the Puzzle is getting into their place now. Currency wars will claim the US Dollar Reserve Status as its first collateral damage.China’s Gold Purchases From Hong Kong... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • Chi Lin Nunnery


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    The Chi Lin Nunnery was stunning and well worth a visit. The Nunnery itself house some amazing architecture and the gardens were a pleasure to walk around, especially if you are looking for some peace and quiet away from the hustle that is the city.
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  • Wigan beats Manchester City 1-0 to win FA Cup final


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    LONDON (AP) — Wigan beats Manchester City 1-0 to win FA Cup final. Here is the original post: Wigan beats Manchester City 1-0 to win FA Cup final
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