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Hong Kong - Shenzhen: The Little Wall of China
Content:Documentary Film
Available From:Filmakers Library
Media Type:DVD
Videocassette
Release Date:2004
Audience:Higher Education
Secondary Education
Running Time:26 min
Physical Description:sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.
Language:English and Chinese with English voice-overs
Author:SCEREN-CNDP
Subject:Anthropology and Sociology
Economics and Business
Politics and Government
Subheading:Center-Regional Relations
Corporations
Economic Development
Economic Policy
Industry
Rural Development & Urbanization
Region:East Asia
Country:China
Hong Kong



Abstract:

"In 1978, Shenzhen was declared a special economic zone by the Chinese government, open to both native and foreign investors. Its development has been spectacular, with its population rising from 30,000 to 5 million inhabitants. When Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997, the frontier between the former British territory and Shenzhen theoretically disappeared. However, in actuality the border is still closed and integration is slow to occur. For Hong Kong, the risk of a massive illegal Chinese emigration is viewed as a threat to its economic stability. Also, since Hong Kong remained a free port with no import taxes, the Chinese are controlling the border to prevent those from Shenzhen using it as a way to escape taxes. The low cost of labor and real estate in Shenzhen have persuaded nearly 80% of Hong Kong manufacturers to relocate their factories there. Many successful 'Hong Kongers' now want to live on the other side as well, in the beautiful new homes being built for them." --http://www.filmakers.com




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