Hong Kong
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Hong Kong, by Gene Gleason, describes the colony’s water restrictions, which limit the hours when residents can obtain running water, especially during the dry winter. The description of public standpipes says residents who reach the head of the queue before the water is cut off may obtain a day’s household supply. The discussion of industry describes spectacular expansion after World War II and says the colony’s industries could never have survived on sales to the local market.
The description of moviegoing explains that seats are reserved and chosen from a seating chart at the box office, with daily showtimes in the local press. The description of local film tastes says Chinese films have a large following, while many colony Chinese prefer American movies offering plenty of action and spectacle.
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- Gene Gleason
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- 179
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- English
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