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Welcome Javier to Hong Kong

Reception Booklet AIESEC in HONG KONG 09/10

Presented by AIESEC-LC-HKU

Recepted by: Kelvin Li


Dear Javier,

On behalf of AIESEC in HONG KONG, I would like to congratulate you on getting a match

with us! I am sure you are very excited about it. I would like to briefly introduce you about us.

About AIESEC in HONG KONG

Established in 1967, AIESEC in HONG KONG has been

dedicated to bringing the vision of AIESEC and developing

future young leaders.

Over the 35 years, AIESEC in HONG KONG extends its

network into the corporate sector to obtain internships from

companies and establish partnerships with different business

and non-business entities. Meanwhile, AIESEC in HONG

KONG has developed members in 6 Local Offices by carrying

out competent member education for them. The local offices

include Hong Kong University, Chinese University Hong

Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology,

Hong Kong Baptist University, Lingnan University and The Hong Kong Polytechnic

University.

About Hong Kong

Hong Kong is on the eastern side of the Pearl River Delta on

the southeastern coast of China, facing the South China Sea

in the south, and bordering Guangdong Province in the north. It

has one of the world's most liberal economies and is a major

international centre of finance and trade.

Hong Kong was a British colony from 1842, until its

sovereignty was transferred to the PRC in 1997. It is governed

as special administrative region (SAR) under the Basic Law of

Hong Kong. Under the terms of the Sino-British Joint

Declaration, the PRC has promised that Hong Kong will have a

relatively high degree of autonomy until at least 2047, fifty years


after the transfer of sovereignty. Under the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, it retains its

own legal system, currency, customs policy, cultural delegation, international sport teams,

and immigration laws.

In this reception booklet, you will be able to understand some of the basics about Hong Kong.

There are a few things that you need to do before you arrive

(1) Have a general idea about Hong Kong

(2) Complete the Online Measurement and Interest Survey!

(3) Get prepared for your country presentation!

(4) Pack your bags and FLY to Hong Kong!

If you still want to know more about Hong Kong after reading this reception booklet, you can

access to Wikipedia.org for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_kong.

And shall you have any questions, feel free to contact your reception officer. Look forward to

see you soon.

Cheers,

AIESEC in HONG KONG

LC Contact:

Kelvin Li, Corporate Partnership Manager (ICX), Session 2009-2010

Email: [email protected]

MC Contact:

Karman Cheung, Director (Global Talent Programme), Session 2009-2010

Email: [email protected]

National Contact:

Facebook Group: Join “AIESEC Interns In Hong Kong” Group

Intern Network Emails: Fill in http://aiesec.hk/mailman/listinfo/intern_aiesec.hk &

send a blank email to aiesec- [email protected] (Then you can introduce yourself via

[email protected] & [email protected])

ICX Wiki on MyAIESEC.net

http://www.myaiesec.net/content/viewwiki.do?contentid=10091662

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_kong

mailto:[email protected]

http://aiesec.hk/mailman/listinfo/intern_aiesec.hk




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Content of the Reception Booklet

Practical Information of Hong Kong


Expenses

Housing

Identity Card

Taxation

Business Hours

Climate and Clothing

Electricity

Transportation

Shopping

Travel and Leisure

Telecommunication

Mail Service

Churches and temples

Media

Libraries

Languages

Manners in Hong Kong

Safety

Emergency and Useful Telephone

Numbers/Links *within Hong Kong


Medical Care Centres

Public Holidays in 2006

Reminders for Incoming Interns

Responsibilities of Incoming Intern in

Hong Kong

Online Measurement System

Preparation for Country Presentations


Practical Information of Hong Kong

Expenses

Accommodation Cost: You should budget for at least US$350-

450 (around HK$2500-3500) for monthly rental cost. Usually

you would have to pay initially 2-month rents deposit and the first

month rent for renting a place.

Water & Electricity Charge: Monthly water and electricity charge shall take up to about

US$26-39 (around HK$200-300).

Broadband Internet Charge: It would take around USD$20-26 (HKD$150-200)

Cost for Food: Depending on your appetite, you should budget for at least US$400

(HK$3000) per month for food. Usually a 10% service charge is required in all kinds of

restaurants.

Others: You can count US$100 (HK$800) per month as a general guideline for these

additional expenses. For sure, you can spend more or less according to your way of

living under control.

Credit Cards: You should bring a credit card for emergency purposes. The most

commonly used credit cards in Hong Kong are VISA, Master Card and American

Express. Major credit cards are welcomed in most shops and restaurants.

Octopus Card: It is a kind of common electronic money that we used in Hong Kong.

We use it everyday for transportation, vending machines, McDonalds even...etc. You

can get the Octopus card at the Airport / any MTR station.

Amount of money to bring to HK: Before you leave your country, prepare some US

dollars for emergency use and ease of exchange in Hong Kong. This sum should be

enough to cover the rent (including initial deposits) plus an additional sum of US$200

(HK$1600).

Money Exchange: You may exchange a part of that sum at the airport when you arrive

and the rest over the next few days at money changers or at banks when you feel the

need to do so. Banks usually offer the best rates. Try to exchange smaller

domination notes (bills) because small shops may not offer change for HK$500 or

HK$1,000 notes. Hong Kong dollar is pegged at about US$1 = HK$7.80.

Your Finance in Hong Kong: Please go to your local bank before leaving your country

and ask for advice concerning the best way to handle your finances in Hong Kong. It is

suggested to set up your own bank account in Hong Kong. You need your passport, the


employment contract and the address proof (You might need the company to make

another address proof for you before the application).

Price list of some common items

Item USD$ HKD$

A loaf of bread $1.00 $7.8

A dozen of eggs $1.35 $10.5

A box of milk (1 Liter) $3.00 $23.4

A bottle of Coca-Cola (2 Liter) $1.50 $11.7

1 pack of beer (half dozen) $5.00 $39

3 bananas $0.80 $6.3

An overseas postage stamp $0.50 $3.9

An Umbrella $4 $31.2

A compact disc $10-16 $78-125

A lunch box $3.8 $30

A cold drink $1.6 $12.5

Housing

Living in Hong Kong: You can choose to live in Downtown,

Suburbs or places near to your Workplace. Since Hong Kong is

a very small place, usually interns in Hong Kong lives in a place

that is around 100 sq. feet which would cost around HKD$2500 -

$3500, and it depends on the district. For sure you can choose

apartments to live in which are bigger in size, but you need to

expect it would be more expensive.

Arranging Accommodation: We would encourage you to live close to the workplace,

as interns usually would not have a car in Hong Kong and also to save transportation

cost. We will support you throughout the way in getting an apartment/flat to live in. You

might also want to search on the web before arriving Hong Kong.

Budget for Accommodation: Usually, the quality & convenience of the living place

determines the rent of the apartment / flat. Since Hong Kong is small, and living space is

limited, the rent for the accommodation is usually high. E.g. a downtown studio for a

single person of US$450 (HK$3400) is about 200 square feet. It would be cheaper when

it is further away from downtown, but you might need extra cost for transportation

Application of Identity Cards


Identity Card

Application for ID card: Under the Registration of

Persons Ordinance, all residents in Hong Kong who

aged 11 and above are required to register for an identity card. Everyone who enters

and is permitted to stay in Hong Kong for more than 180 days must apply to register

within 30 days of arrival.

Appointment: Interns may make an appointment for identity card application service at

any one of the five Registration of Persons Offices through the 24-hour telephone

appointment booking system (Tel: 2598 0888) or through the Electronic Service Delivery

Scheme (http://www.esd.gov.hk). Information leaflets may be obtained from the

Information Office of Immigration Headquarters (2/F). For more information, you may

access to http://www.smartid.gov.hk/en/ or contact your AIESEC Local Committee for

help.

Things to note: Interns should bring their passport with them on the date of

appointment. At the time of registration, photograph and thumbprint will be taken. The

whole process should take about an hour. Interns may have to ask their company for

the time off to go to the Immigration Department. An acknowledgement form will be

issued and the identity card will be ready for collection within 2 to 4 weeks.

Address of Immigration Headquarters:

Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai

(Wan Chai MTR Station - Exit A5)

Tel: 2824 6111

After collection of Identity Card, interns are advised to keep the card in proper

condition and to carry it with him/her at all times.

Moreover, he or she is to notify the Commissioner of Registration of any changes in

his/her registered particulars. The notification of changes can be made by letter or by

completing a prescribed form.

Taxation Hong Kong Taxation: Hong Kong is a low tax regime (sometimes known

as the “tax heaven”). An employee refers to any full-time and part-time

employee who is aged between 18 and 65 employed under an employment contract for

a continuous period of not less than 60 days.

Who needs to pay: Every employee in Hong Kong is taxed on their salary, and has a

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tax allowance of HKD$100,000 annually. If your total annual salary (including fringe

benefits) does not exceed this amount, you do not need to pay tax in Hong Kong –

which is the usual case for AIESEC interns. If you annual salary exceeds this amount,

you can compute your tax here: http://www.ird.gov.hk/eng/ese/ind_stc.htm

Procedures: Your company will register for you in the Inland Revenue Department.

You should clarify with your company about the procedures of tax clearance before you

leave Hong Kong. For further information, go to

http://www.ird.gov.hk/eng/tax/ind_twl.htm

Business Hours

General Business Hour: For weekdays, it is 9:00am-5:00pm, and

for Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm. Major banks open on weekdays

from 9:00am to 4:30pm, and on Saturdays 9:00am to 2:30pm.

Closed Sundays and public holidays.

Opening hours for shops: The vast majority of shops are open

every day. Generally, shops are open from 10:00am-8:00pm. But there are exceptions.

Stores in busy retail areas like Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui stay open even later,

perhaps until 11:00pm.

Bank Account

Opening an account: You will need a Hong Kong dollar

saving bank account for company to pay your salary by

automatic bank transfer or cheque. To set up a savings or

current account in Hong Kong, go to a bank branch, and

present your Hong Kong Identity Card and residential address proof. You can also set

up one with your passport and a letter confirming your employment and address proof

from the company.

Bank accounts: Major banks, like HSBC, require Hong Kong Dollar savings accounts

have a minimum balance requirement of HKD5,000. If your account balance falls below

this, there'll be a monthly service fee of HKD50. You will receive either a passbook

monthly statement for summary of account transactions. You can also open an account

that does not have a minimum balance requirement, for which you can only cash money

via ATM, and the bank will charge additional charge if you need any reception/help desk

functions.

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Some major banks in Hong Kong:

HSBC: http://www.hsbc.com.hk/hk/home

Hang Seng Bank: http://www.hangseng.com/hsb/eng/home.hse.html

Bank of China: http://www.bank-of-china.com/en/static/index.html

Opening Hours: Major banks are open from 9am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, and

9am to 12:30pm on Saturday. They close on Sundays and public holidays. Some banks

and branches are open slightly longer hours. Some banking services are not available

an hour before closing.

Automated teller machines (ATMs):They can be found almost everywhere and some

HSBC "Electronic Money" machines provide 24-hour cash withdrawal (HK$) facilities for

Visa and MasterCard holders. American Express cardholders have access to Jetco

ATMs and can withdraw local currency and travellers' cheques at the Express Cash

ATMs in town.

Currencies

Currency: Legal tender is the Hong Kong dollar (HK$). There are

100 cents in a dollar. Coins, issued by the government, are bronze-

coloured for 10 cents, 20 cents and 50 cents; silver-coloured for

HK$1, HK$2, and HK$5; nickel and bronze for HK$10. Notes issued

by HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank have denominations of

HK$10, HK$20, HK$50, HK$100, HK$500, and HK$1,000. The Bank

of China issues all of the denominations except HK$10.

Exchange Rate: Since the mid-1980s, the value of the Hong Kong dollar has been

pegged at HK$7.8 to the US dollar, and consequent rates of exchange to other

currencies. However, the market rate exchange to the US dollar fluctuates marginally.

Banks and money changers charge commission. Similarly, commissions are payable in

hotels and major retail outlets which provide exchange facilities for their customers. As

elsewhere, the rates of exchange for cash and travellers' cheques are marginally

different and coins are not exchangeable

Climate and Clothing General Climate: Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate.

Spring is from March to April. Summer is from May to early

October. Autumn is from late October to November and

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winter is from December to January. In spring and summer, the relative humidity is very

high; it can mount up to 98%. In autumn and winter, it is, however, dry with relative

humidity around 30%. Rain falls mainly in spring and summer. In summer there is heavy

downpour. Usually there is typhoon during June to September and monsoon rain after

summer and winter. Temperatures range from 27°C to as high as 37°C in summer and

from 10°C to 17°C in winter.

Spring in Hong Kong: Early spring can be very pleasant. There is mist or shower

occasionally but sometimes there is warm breeze with soft sunshine. In late spring

however humidity usually bounces up. Usually the temperatures are about 18 °C to

26°C.

Recommended clothing: T-shirt, jeans and windbreaker

Summer in Hong Kong: Summer is hot and humid with plenty of sunshine. But

occasionally there are nimbus and downpour or thunderstorm, particularly during the

morning and the afternoon. At noon the temperatures often exceed 31 °C whereas at

night it drops down one or two degrees. During July and August, it is often attacked by

tropical cyclones and there may be squalls at sea.

Recommended clothing: T- shirt, jeans

Autumn in Hong Kong: Autumn is the most pleasant season with breeze and cooler

temperatures. The sky is clear.

Recommended clothing: T-shirt, jeans and jacket

Winter in Hong Kong: Winter is cloudier, with occasional cold fronts followed by dry.

Northerly wind. It is not uncommon for temperatures to drop below 10 °C in urban areas.

Recommended clothing: Scarf, thick sweater and thick trousers

Typhoon Warnings: There are five grades of Typhoon Warnings (signals 1, 3, 8, 9 and

10) and four grades of Rainstorm Warnings (green, amber, red and black). Fortunately

typhoons seldom pass directly over the territory or cause severe damages.

Electricity Voltage: The voltage is 220 volts, 50 Hz.

Plug: UK Plug (3 legs; Squared)


Food

General: Hong Kong is known for its mixture of foods from the

East and West. Nearly 8700 restaurants serving food from

different countries can be found here.

Snacks: There are stores or hawkers selling snacks or cooked

food (US$0.7 up or HK$5 up) along the streets at night. You can

find the hawkers sometimes outside some of the railway stations.

Many of them are not licensed hawkers and they always have to hide away from the

inspectors!

Nice Restaurants: Different kinds of nicer and higher priced restaurants are centrally

located in downtown area like Causeway Bay, Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. Basically you

can find various relatively cheaper restaurants, eastern, western or Hong Kong style,

everywhere. And, seafood is a feature of Sai Kung!

Pubs and Bars: There are a lot of pubs in Wan Chai and along Lan Kwai Fong in

Central. At night, many expats have a fun time there or just relax and have a nice chat

with friends.

Chinese Meal: For Chinese meal, we use chopsticks and bowls. We usually have rice

and we like to share dishes of food together. “Hot pot” is another meal of the Chinese

style. People stand around a table with a boiling pot and put whatever raw foods they

like in the delicious pot of broth, light or spicy. We pick our own pieces of food from the

pot and we all enjoy chatting with each other and the food!

Transportation General information: The transportation system in Hone

Kong is well developed. Underground railways, buses, taxis,

minibuses (vans) and trams are ready to take you around

Hong Kong.

Buses and Minibuses: Buses and minibuses run throughout Hong Kong. Most buses

are air-conditioned. Fares range from the lowest about US$0.4 (HK$3) for short-

distance travel to about US$5 (HK$40) for Airbus driving to and fro the airport.

Taxi: There are 3 types of taxis. Green taxis serve The New Territories, red taxis serve

the Hong Kong Island and Kowloon and the blue ones travel on the Lantau Island. The

taxi mileage counts from US$1.9 (HK$15) for the initial 10km and increases by HK$1.4

for every additional 2km or 1-minute of waiting time.


Railways: KCR (Kowloon Canton Railway) has a good network throughout the Kowloon

and the New Territories. MTR (Mass Transit Railway) has a good network throughout

Kowloon and the Hong Kong Island. It is actually an underground railway system. The

MTR also links with the Airport Express. It may take you only about an hour to go

from the south to the North of Hong Kong!

Tram: Trams travel only on the Hong Kong Island. It is the oldest, cheapest but the

slowest transport in Hong Kong. It costs you only US$0.3 (HK$2) per trip. If you want

to try out the traditional style of transport and have sights seeing on the way, it is surely

a good choice. However, do this when you have time!

Octopus Card: An Octopus Card is a great way of paying for your transportation in

Hong Kong. It is an electronic stored-value fare card accepted by almost all public

transports (MTR, KCR, buses, mini-buses, trams, ferries), and at many restaurants (Eg.

McDonalds), stores (Eg. Park N‟ Shop, Wellcome) and parking. It is available at ticket

booths in MTR and KCR stations. Any unspent value is refundable along with the

HK$50 deposit.

Automobile: Most likely, an intern does not need to buy an automobile. Actually traffic

congestion is a serious problem in Hong Kong and getting a parking space can be a lot

of hassle.

Entertainment

Cinemas: Movies shown in cinemas are mainly from

Hollywood and Hong Kong. Most of the movies are in

English or Cantonese, both Chinese and English subtitles

are provided. It is about US$6.7 (HK$55) for one ticket.

Prices will be lowered to US$5.3 (HK$40) every Tuesday.

Arts and performing centre: The Hong Kong Cultural Center in Tsim Sha Tsui and a

number of city halls and town halls provide leisure and cultural entertainment such as

Orchestra and ballet performances. Special price will be given to students. The price of

a ticket ranges from US$8 (HK$60) to US$80 (HK$620). Online booking is available.

Museums, exhibition centre and parks: You can enjoy art exhibitions in the Hong

Kong Museum of Art in Tsim Sha Tsui. There are also the bun shaped Space Museum

and the Hong Kong Science Museum in the district. You can look for business seminars

and more informative talks or exhibitions in The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition

Centre in Wan Chai.

Sports ground and facilities: There are a lot of indoor games halls and recreation


centres such as Kowloon City Complex Indoor Games Hall. There are football fields,

tennis courts, squash courts, table-tennis courts, etc. Entrance fee or reservation fee are

required (about US$4 or HK$30) per hr, 50% off for students). Online reservation is

available.

Private Clubs: There are private clubs with facilities such as bowling and gym room.

However, membership fee is needed.

Shopping Shopping Malls: Arcades, shopping malls and markets are

everywhere in Hong Kong. Some of them sell high-priced

fashion while many others sell a variety of clothing, gifts and

others. You can find a lot of nice restaurants in bigger malls

too.

Shopping on the streets: You can find a lot of street stalls selling clothing along Fa

Yuen Street in Prince Edward and the Ladies Market in Mongkok. The clothes on sale

there are cheap and you can bargain with the stall keepers for at least a 10% off.

General pricing: The following is a table showing the approximate prices of some fair

priced casual wear in common chain stores, such as Giordano, U2, Bossini and Baleno:

Dress, skirts US$20 (HK$156)

Shirts US$20 (HK$156)

T-shirts US$11 (HK$86)

Hats, caps US$13 (HK$100)

A pair of socks US$4 (HK$31)

A pair of shoes US$47 (HK$367)

*Formal dressings sell at higher prices, and if you shop in the street stalls in Mongkok

and Prince Edward, the prices of clothes can be half of those in the chain stores.

Sports wear:

A pair of sports shoes US$40-130 (HK$310-1014)

Track suits US$40-80 (HK$310-624)

Tips: The above prices are only a rough estimation of some fair priced products only.

Usually, there will be a price reduction during the turn of the season, a few weeks before

Christmas and a great deduction before the Lunar Chinese New Year. Discounts up to

70% off may be offered sometimes! Some shopkeepers may sell at a higher price for


tourists so you are suggested to shop with local friends or visit more shops for

comparing prices.

Travel and Leisure Situated at the southeastern tip of China and a hub of East

Asia, Hong Kong is one of the world's most dynamic regions.

Hong Kong is a small city of approximately 1500 square

kilometers. Yet there are a lot of wonderful places for you

to explore.

The Peak: It is a fascinating place that you can overlook the

City of Life. It is the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island and the panoramic views of

the Victoria Harbour and the Kowloon Peninsula are surely breathtaking.

Stanley Market: located at the southern part of the Hong Kong Island, is definitely a

miniature model of Hong Kong in the old days. You may find clothing and souvenir of the

traditional Hong Kong culture there though at prices slightly higher than reasonable.

Some nice souvenirs like traditional bamboo dim-sum steaming basket, traditional hand-

made name chops and paintings can be found in many of the stores.

Tips for shopping: BARGAIN in Stanley!!!!!!!

The Great Bronze Budda Statue: It is the world‟s highest outdoor seated budda is on

the top of the mountain next to the Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island. You can try the

Chinese-style vegetarian meal there. Down to the coast, the Cheung Sha Beach is also

a nice place for relaxation.

Ocean Park: You should not miss the trip to the Ocean Park as well. It is one of the

biggest oceanariums in the world. You can take an exciting ride in a thrilling roller

coaster and the crazy Galleon or pay a visit to the panda. Riding on the long outdoor

escalator can bring you to the Middle Kingdom to enjoy the traditional performing arts

and to look into the ancient way of living and custom of the 10 dynasties of China.

Disneyland: The fifth Disneyland in the world landed in Hong Kong in September, 2005.

It is relatively much smaller when compared to other Disneylands in the world, but

definitely worth traveling.

Kam Tin Walled Village: It is a 700-year-old village with guardhouses in four corners

which belongs to the ancient Hakkas – the Tang‟s clan. This is one of the very few old

villages that still exist in Hong Kong.

Tsing Ma Bridge: It is a 2.2Km bridge connecting Tsing Yi and Ma Wan. Don‟t forget to

take photos while you stop at the viewing platform of this world‟s longest road/rail


suspension bridge or have a glance through the window when the bus is crossing over it!

Night life: For nightlife, Hong Kong people usually spend the happy hours in Karaoke

bars and pubs or watch a movie.

Visit to Mainland China: If you would like to visit places in Mainland China, you can

obtain visas for mainland China in Hong Kong. They require one photo and usually take

three working days to process. Visas can be obtained through the Visa Office of

People's Republic of China, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, China Travel Service (HK) Ltd, or

China International Travel Service HK Ltd.

Telecommunication General information: As one of the world's highest per

capital users of cellular phones and radio pagers, Hong

Kong thrives on efficient telecommunications. Hong Kong is

connected to all major international telephone, fax and satellite communications

systems. Microwave radio relay, satellite links and extensive fiber-optic networks

provide excellent domestic and international services. Long-distance calls can be made

from IDD payphones, cardphones or home phones.

Country Code: Hong Kong‟s country code: 852. Outgoing international code: 001.

Local Calls: Local calls from public telephones cost US$0.13 (HK$1) per five minutes.

Usually you can find free private phones in shops, restaurants and bars.

Cellular phones: Cellular (mobile) phones and pagers are very common and you can

bring your mobile phone to use in Hong Kong. Hong Kong offers 3 different kinds of

mobile networks: GSM (GSM 900 MHz), PCS (GSM 1800 MHz) and CDMA. Otherwise,

Mobile phones can be rented from major hotels and the international airport. Prepaid

calling cards for cellular phones are also available from different network providers. You

can buy and recharge them in convenience store.

Mail Service Postage Service: It is inexpensive and the service is reliable. The

main post offices are on Hong Kong Island, next to the "Star" Ferry in

Central, and at 10 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon.

Enquiries: +852 2921 2222/

http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/main.htm

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Air mail letters and up to 2kg

Letters and postcards

2nd class air mail (i.e. for

packets)

Weight not over 20g HKD$2.40 HKD $1.90

Weight not over 30g HKD $4.50 HKD $3.10

Each additional 10 g or

part thereof

HKD $1.20

HKD $0.80

Note: A periodical or magazine may be regarded as a book if it is published not more

frequently than once a year. The exceptional weight limit of 5kg does not apply to

commercial publications such as catalogues, price lists, etc.

Surface letters and packets up to 2kg

Item Surface letters &

postcards Printed Papers Small Packets

Weight not over 20 g HKD $2.30 HKD $1.90 HKD $5.60

Weight not over 50g HKD $5.60 HKD $4.10 HKD $4.60




Weight not over 1kg HKD $39.60 HKD $42.90 HKD $37.40

Weight not over 2kg HKD $66.00 HKD $51.70 HKD $55.00

Each additional 1kg or part

thereof (Books up to 5kg)

-- HKD $25.90 --

Churches and temples General Information: Hong Kong is a place where people enjoy the

freedom of religion. There are many different holy places of different

religions in the urban areas, e.g. catholic churches, Muslim‟s

temples, Taoist and Buddhist temples, etc. In the New Territories,

there are also many old Chinese temples with traditional Chinese

decorations which made up part of the Chinese tradition.

Media Newspaper: There are two local English-language daily

newspapers - the South China Morning Post and The Standard - and


many Chinese-language dailies. Local and international newspapers are available at

convenience store, supermarket, bookstores and news stands.

TV channels: There are two English-language television channels. Satellite and cable

TV is also available in most hotels. There are 13 radio channels, offering everything

from Cantonese pop music to English news programmes.

English Channels: Check out the current ATV main news show in English - here you

can get a good feeling what's going on in town, how people talk, what they think

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Libraries Public Libraries: In Hong Kong, there are 38 public libraries,

including tour mobile libraries, to provide free public library services

in the urban areas. The new Central Library is located in

Causeway Bay. The public libraries have a total of 3.88 million

items of library materials, including a wide range of audio-visual

materials and CD-ROMs. Some of these materials can be

borrowed while others are for use within that particular library only. To borrow

something, simply fill in an application form at the information desk to issue a personal

library card.

Languages

Cantonese and English are the official spoken languages

but Cantonese is more widely spoken. However English is

most often the official written language for commercial use.

Mandarin is of rising importance for business in Hong Kong.

Manners in Hong Kong Manners in Hong Kong are very much western but it still depends on

whom you meet. Shaking hands at the first acquaintance is a

common custom in Hong Kong. A firm hand shaking with eye

contact always gives good impression to others. We address

somebody we do not know as Mister, Miss or Mistress. We receive

others‟ name cards with both hands. In Chinese tradition, we call

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our friends‟ parents or the elderly “Uncle” or “Auntie”. Sexual discrimination is much

less serious in Hong Kong compared to some other Southeast Asian countries. Many

women can obtain a high and influential position in the Government in Hong Kong.

Safety Hong Kong is a remarkably safe city day or night. Police

officers patrol frequently and they are very helpful. To

ensure that your stay is a pleasant one and hassle free,

please pay attention to the following points:

Keep your money, valuables and travel documents in a safe place;

Attend to your belongings especially when you are in a crowded place;

Beware of people making dubious offers and those who may try to distract you and take

away your belongings; and

Be wary of people offering gambling or investment opportunities.

Emergency and Useful Telephone Numbers/Links *within Hong Kong

Emergency (free)

– the Police Force, Ambulance & the Fire Services

999

Transportation

Mass Transit Railway (MTR) 28818888

Kowloon Canton Railway Corporation (KCR) 29477888

Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) 27454466

Citybus 21368888

New World First Bus 21368888

Star Ferry 23662576

Others

Telephone directory inquiry hotline (free) 1081 (English)

1083 (Cantonese)

1088 (Mandarin)

Collect Call 10010

Overseas IDD and Cardphone enquiry 10013


Post Office inquiry hotline 29212222

Time Enquiry 18501 (English)

18503 (Cantonese)

Weather Enquiry 1878066

Consumer Council 29292222

Hong Kong Immigration Department (24 hours) 28246111

General Police Enquiries 25277177

Department of Health 2961 8989

URBTIX (to get a ticket for art performances!) 27349009

Useful links

http://www.info.gov.hk/ - general public information

http://www.info.gov.hk/labour/le

gislat/index.htm

- employment ordinances

http://www.info.gov.hk/ird/brief_

st.htm

- salaries tax information

http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/indexe.h

tml

- leisure and cultural services

http://www.totallyhk.com/

http://www.hongkong.com/ - something about Hong Kong

http://www.hkta.org/map/index.

html

- for Hong Kong map

http://www.npc.org.hk/old/locati

on/transport.htm

- Hong Kong Transport Information

Page

http://webserv2.discoverhongkong

.com/usa/

- Hong Kong Tourist Association

http://www.scmp.com.hk/ (South

China Morning Post)

http://hk-imail.singtao.com/ (i-

mail Post)

http://www.mingpao.com/

(Mingpao Chinese Post)

- Different English newspapers

http://www.info.gov.hk/labour/legislat/index.htm

http://www.info.gov.hk/labour/legislat/index.htm

http://www.info.gov.hk/ird/brief_st.htm

http://www.info.gov.hk/ird/brief_st.htm

http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/indexe.html

http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/indexe.html

http://www.hkta.org/map/index.html

http://www.hkta.org/map/index.html

http://www.npc.org.hk/old/location/transport.htm

http://www.npc.org.hk/old/location/transport.htm

http://www.scmp.com.hk/

http://hk-imail.singtao.com/

http://www.mingpao.com/


Medical Care Centres

Reminders for Incoming Interns

Purpose of AIESEC Internship: The aim of AIESEC internship shall be

to provide the student with the following:

Practical skills in a foreign environment to complement his/her education

Opportunity to apply skills, attitudes and values at work and in the community

Preparation for future management responsibilities

Interaction with social issues in the host community

Interaction with a new social and cultural environment

The aim of a internship is not:

To provide an opportunity that the sole purpose is earning money

A holiday

Hong Kong East

Tang Shiu Kin Hospital

282 Queen‟s Road East, Wan Chai, HK

Tel: 2291 2000

Ruttonjee Hospital

266 Queen‟s Road East, Wan Chai, HK

Tel: 2291 2000

Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital

3 Lok Man Road, Chai Wan, HK

Tel: 2595 6111

Tung Wah Eastern Hospital

19 Eastern Hospital Road, Causeway Bay, HK

Tel: 2162 6888

Hong Kong West

Queen Mary Hospital

102 Pokfulam Road, HK

Tel: 2855 3838

Tung Wah Hospital

12 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan, HK

Tel: 2589 8111


Responsibilities of Incoming Intern in Hong Kong

Financial Responsibilities:

Acquire the necessary legal documents to participate in a internship in Hong Kong

(visa, insurance, working permit and other required documents). Intern shall be

responsible for the costs incurred.

Incur all expenses related to transportation and accommodation in Hong Kong

Have enough money to cover his/her living expenses for the first few weeks of the

internship. As a non-profit making organization, AIESEC is unable to offer loans

of any sort.

Responsibility to Company

Carry out job tasks dutifully and efficiently according to TN form and other pre-arrival

correspondence

Stay until the end of the agreed period, with the exception of the following situations:

Serious family problems suddenly arise

Actual job tasks in the company do not match with description on TN form and other

official pre-arrival correspondence

Company fails to provide the agreed payment/stipend/salary on time

Political instability or health crisis in Hong Kong which may lead to life-threatening

danger

Give frequent feedback to company on personal and organizational performance

Be open-minded, cooperative and ready to learn

Responsibility to “Be Involved” in AIESEC and in the community

Maintain constant communication with the host Local Committees throughout the

internship

Complete and submit evaluation forms and other necessary reports for better

performance and tracking

Integrate himself/herself in Local Committees‟ activities like the Youth Development

Program 2005 to facilitate cultural exchange and understanding

Prepare to give presentations about his/her country and culture to

company/organization employees, AIESEC members, and other audiences

Inform the host Local Committee of travel plans and situation in the workplace

Take a proactive and independent role in getting involved in the community and in

other activities outside the internship

Be open-minded, cooperative and ready to learn

Be an active ambassador of his/her home country and a responsible resident


Online Measurement System

The importance of your feedback

To understand your expectations and gather feedback about your internship experience.

This helps us to identify areas of improvement and constantly improve the quality of our

Exchange program.

To assist us in this process of gathering feedback please fill out a survey listed below.

Your Feedback is very valuable to us and we thank you for the time you spend in responding

to these questionnaires.

Shall you have any questions, please contact your Local Committee officer or the Member

Committee Director (Exchange Development) Jacqueline So ([email protected]) .

Regards,

AIESEC in HONG KONG

Global Interns Evaluation and Impact Community:

Step 1: Before you leave on your internship... Step 2: After four weeks of your arrival on your internship...

Before you go on your exchange and while you are looking for specific internships it is important that you are clear with what goals

you have for your internship. Pre-Exchange Goalsetting Template

(approximately 10minutes)

In order for your home and host AIESEC chapters to assist you through your exchange - please

communicate your expectations to them. Pre-Exchange Expectation Setting Template


Now that you are matched to a internship and are almost ready to depart, please tell us about

your experience with AIESEC's services. Pre-Exchange Service Survey


We ask you to again tell us about your satisfaction from services offered by AIESEC after your internship began and to evaluate your job

satisfaction. Mid-Exchange Service Survey


It is also an important time to review the goals you have set for your internship. After reviewing your previous answers (click here to review previous surveys you have completed) - please tell us how

you feel. Mid-Exchange Goalsetting Review


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Step 3:When you finish your internship...

Step 4:One year after your internship...

We ask you to complete this questionnaire to

collect your feedback on AIESEC services. Post-Exchange Service Survey


Now that your internship is complete - again we ask you to review the goals. After reviewing your previous answers (click here to review previous surveys you have completed) - please

tell us how you feel. Post-Exchange Goalsetting Review


We would like to hear what impact the internship had on your career and life path and find out where you are now.

One-year Post Exchange Survey


Preparation for Country Presentations What is a country presentation?

In the AIESEC community, we have something called „country presentations‟, in which interns

will give short presentations about their home countries to their hosting AIESEC local

committees. This gives our intern an opportunity to fulfill their role as an ambassador of

his/her country.

What is the purpose of a country presentation?

CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND EXPERIENCE-SHARING!!

What do I need to include in the country presentation?

A country presentation usually involves an introduction in the following aspects:

Geography and Climate Sporting Community

Population Religion

Tourist Attractions & Landmarks History

Traditions/Festivals Food

Entertainment Education

Structure of Government and

Constitution

Health

Natural Resources Social problems






http://www.info.gov.hk/censtatd/eng/hkstat/hkinf/geog/geog_index.html

http://www.info.gov.hk/censtatd/eng/hkstat/hkinf/population/population_index.html

http://www.info.gov.hk/censtatd/eng/hkstat/hkinf/land/land_index.html

http://www.info.gov.hk/censtatd/eng/hkstat/hkinf/education/education_index.html

http://www.info.gov.hk/censtatd/eng/hkstat/hkinf/health/health_index.html

http://www.info.gov.hk/censtatd/eng/hkstat/hkinf/soc_welfare/soc_welfare_1_index.html


Industrial/Agricultural Production and

Commerce & Trade Law and Order

Recent Events AIESEC in home country

An example:

What is the population of Britain and its major cities?

18th in the world in terms of population size.

In mid-1998, the population of Britain was 59.2 million, an increase of just over half

since the beginning of the century.

The total population of England is estimated at 49.5 million, Wales is estimated at

2.9 million, Scotland at 5.1 million and Northern Ireland at 1.7 million people.

England has the highest population density and Scotland has the lowest.

How long is a country presentation?

It may last from 10 minutes to 30 minutes, depending on the occasion.

How many times will I have to do a country presentation during my internship in Hong

Kong?

An intern may be asked to do a country presentation for several times.

Who will be the audience for my country presentation?

The audience will be AIESECers in Hong Kong, AIESEC advisors or representatives of

cooperating partners.

How can I make my country presentation more interesting and interactive?

Interns can include brochures, postcards, photos, musical and video clips in their

presentations. Some interns also like to bring small knick-knacks from their own countries.

What type of equipment will I be provided during my country presentation?

The local committee may provide audio-visual equipment, projectors or laptops upon request.

The request must be made 3 days in advance.

Thank you for preparing this country presentation for us!

http://www.info.gov.hk/censtatd/eng/hkstat/hkinf/production/production_index.html

http://www.info.gov.hk/censtatd/eng/hkstat/hkinf/law_order/law_order_index.html

reception booklet

Documents

hong kong hong kong

chinese university hong

hong kong baptist university

hong kong lc contact

basic law of hong kong

years aiesec

aiesec interns

behalf of aiesec