2014 Economic Freedom of the World Index Report & Hong Kong Protests Press Conference
Press conference by Peter Wong of the Lion Rock Institute from Hong Kong and by Fred McMahon of the Fraser Institute from Canada on 2014 Economic Freedom of the World Index & remarks on Hong Kong protests. At the 2014 Economic Freedom Network Asia Conference, Nov. 6 – 7, 2014.,Continue reading>
Lion Rock Institute 10 Year Anniversary
10 Year anniversary of The Lion Rock Institute, at the 2014 Economic Freedom of the World & The Lion Rock Institute Gala Dinner. Nov. 6, 2014., Hong Kong. Click here to watch
Speech by FS at Economic Freedom of World and Lion Rock Institute Gala Dinner
Following is the speech delivered by the Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, at the Economic Freedom of the World and The Lion Rock Institute Gala Dinner at the Harbour Grand Hotel last evening (November 6): Bill (William Stacey), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good evening. I am delighted toContinue reading>
Our proposal to end the Occupy Central movement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Our proposal to end the Occupy Central movement The Lion Rock Institute is deeply concerned with the current civil discord in Hong Kong. We recognize that the current civil discord surrounds the question of constitutional arrangements in Hong Kong concerning the election of the Chief ExecutiveContinue reading>
Backchat – High Quality Think-tanks in Hong Kong – Feb 13
On Backchat, we’ll talk about the development of think-tanks in Hong Kong. Legco President Jasper Tsang said we need some “high quality” ones to bring up deeper-thinking to policy issues. Presenters: Yip Yan-yan, Chief Executive Officer, Civic Exchange Andrew Fung, Director and Honorary Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Policy ResearchContinue reading>
2013 Friedman Legacy Cocktail, July 31st
Friedman 101 and His “EasternEurope Experiment” July 31, 2013 would have been Milton Friedman’s 101st birthday. Today, more than ever, we need his vision. To honor the impact he has had on our society, and to help clarify his moral framework for freedom and free enterprise, The Lion Rock InstituteContinue reading>
Subdivided units should be top priority
South China Morning Post (EDT16, 2013.06.03) We refer to the report (“Number in subdivided flats put at 171,000”, May 28). We are appalled not only by the living situation of 171,000 fellow Hong Kong citizens, but also by the lack of appropriate action our administration has taken. Nobody will argueContinue reading>
Backchat – Family subsidy for the working poor? – May 07
On Backchat, we’ll be talking about a proposed family subsidy for the working poor. Would $800 a child be good way to alleviate the financial burden of the poor? Any long term solution for HK poverty? Presenters:Hugh Chiverton and Ada Wong Guests:Janice Fung, Research Assistant, The Lion Rock InstituteChou KeeContinue reading>
HKEx monopoly should be the target for attack
Annette Chau – South China Morning Post (A11, 08/23/2011) Computers crash; that’s a fact of life. Even nine-year-old children on school computers are taught to back up their homework. For anyone, it can be a foolhardy strategy to put all your eggs in one basket, especially when it comes to IT.
Sidestepping Property Rights in Preservation
2011 International Property Rights Index (IPRI) Case Study and Full Report Hong Kong’s Rank World Rank: 13 Regional Rank: 4 IPRI in Hong Kong rose to its highest level since the index began, indicating an interest in improvement and that more can be done. Judicial Independence rose 0.4 points, makingContinue reading>