Compared with other “harbor cities” around the world, would you consider the development of the Hong Kong harbor satisfactory?
Compared with other “harbor cities” around the world, would you consider the development of the Hong Kong harbor satisfactory?
To begin with, let us consider of the question “Why is the harbor important for Hong Kong?”
The reason is that Victoria Harbour, the well-known harbour of Hong Kong, is not only a major tourist attraction, but also the main business port of Hong Kong. Geographically, it is located at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta in the connection of China and other Asian countries, providing a focal point of maritime trading activities in Southern China. Also, the trade policy of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has given a free, open and multilateral trading system, so the ships from other places can have major business activities and an independent trading system.
According to the Marine Department, it is estimated that there are around 90 ocean-going vessels working in the port every day, together with about 490 river-trade craft, entering or leaving the port.1 The Harbour can attract more foreign traders and bring a lot of business opportunities for Hong Kong, making it one of the busiest economic points in the world. However, there are also problems behind the development of Victoria Harbour that should be tackled, such as the pollution, poor urban planning and the neglect of memorable heritage sites.
Air Pollution
The air quality has always been a grave problem among the Hong Kong residents. Undoubtedly, the air quality in Hong Kong has worsened since 2007 due to the huge factory emissions from Mainland.
On the basis of Air Quality Health Index from the Environmental Protection Department of Hong Kong, the AQHI Scale for general station like Sham Shui Po and Central are around 5 at moderate level, while the Roadside Stations of Causeway Bay is 7 at high level. 2
For international standard, we can use the Pollution Index to analyze the level of pollution between different cities.
If we compare the Air
To begin with, let us consider of the question “Why is the harbor important for Hong Kong?”
The reason is that Victoria Harbour, the well-known harbour of Hong Kong, is not only a major tourist attraction, but also the main business port of Hong Kong. Geographically, it is located at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta in the connection of China and other Asian countries, providing a focal point of maritime trading activities in Southern China. Also, the trade policy of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has given a free, open and multilateral trading system, so the ships from other places can have major business activities and an independent trading system.
According to the Marine Department, it is estimated that there are around 90 ocean-going vessels working in the port every day, together with about 490 river-trade craft, entering or leaving the port.1 The Harbour can attract more foreign traders and bring a lot of business opportunities for Hong Kong, making it one of the busiest economic points in the world. However, there are also problems behind the development of Victoria Harbour that should be tackled, such as the pollution, poor urban planning and the neglect of memorable heritage sites.
Air Pollution
The air quality has always been a grave problem among the Hong Kong residents. Undoubtedly, the air quality in Hong Kong has worsened since 2007 due to the huge factory emissions from Mainland.
On the basis of Air Quality Health Index from the Environmental Protection Department of Hong Kong, the AQHI Scale for general station like Sham Shui Po and Central are around 5 at moderate level, while the Roadside Stations of Causeway Bay is 7 at high level. 2
For international standard, we can use the Pollution Index to analyze the level of pollution between different cities.
If we compare the Air