U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong Electronic Bulletin

The Electronic Bulletins are aimed at keeping you up-to-date on the availability of new reports or publications prepared by U.S. federal agencies, Congressional commissions, and think tanks. The Electronic Bulletins are in the form of "text only" email newsletters and are issued approximately 20 times per month. Archives of electronic bulletins are available for viewing. (Subscribe now)

Below are lists of subject areas included in our Electronic Bulletins:

1. Foreign Policy
   U.S. foreign and defense policies: Focus on U.S.-Hong Kong relations, U.S.-China relations, Asian affairs, China affairs, treaties, peace keeping, homeland security, terrorism, and arms control.
   Most current: United States Economic Policy Toward Asia (June 2009)
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2. Global Economy
   Global economic growth, international economic cooperation, open markets, exchange rate policy, regional trade relations, intellectual property rights, world trade organization, U.S. export, market access, international transportation issues, trade laws, trade sanctions, trade related environmental issues, agriculture, fisheries, international investment, and global telecommunications.
   Most current: The Global Financial System: Six Experts Look at the Crisis (May 2009)
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3. Democratization
   Constitutional framework, ethics in government, issue advocacy/lobbying, political organizing, role of political parties, role of the executive, role of the legislature, separation of powers, citizen participation, civic education, fund-raising, role of ngos, volunteerism, administration of elections, campaign financing, campaigning for office, candidate selection, election monitoring, political debates, public opinion polling, and voter education.
   Most current: Nonviolent Paths to Social Change
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4. Rule of Law
   Alternative sentencing, court management and administration, juvenile justice, judicial independence, mediation/alternate dispute resolution, rights of the accused, rights of the individual, U.S. legal system, constitutional law, and comparative law.
   Most current: Consumer Protection in the States: A 50-State Report on Unfair and Deceptive
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5. Human Rights
   Religious freedom, human rights education, legal guarantees, capital punishment, and child labor.
   Most current: Annual Report of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (May 2009)
   (More on Human Rights)
    
6. Media
   Freedom of the press, independent and responsible media, journalism education, journalism ethics, media management, media regulations, public (civic) journalism, radio production, and television production.
   Most current: The State of the News Media – An annual report on American journalism
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7. International Crime
   Alien smuggling, drug trafficking, cultural property rights, international criminal court, international organized crime, money laundering, trafficking in persons, and intergovernmental law enforcement cooperation.
   Most current: Country Reports on Terrorism 2008 (April 30, 2009)
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8. U.S. Economy
   U.S. Labor policy, competition policy, economic performance, fiscal policy, monetary policy, banking reform, small business development, privatization, corporate management, and electronic commerce.
   Most current: Reverse Mortgages: Product Complexity and Consumer Protection Issues Underscore Need for Improved Controls over Counseling for Borrowers (June 29, 2009)
   (More on U.S. Economy)
    
9. U.S. Society
   Domestic violence, welfare and poverty, population stabilization, women and minorities, affirmative action, disabilities, civil rights, multiculturalism, race relations, drug abuse, child abuse, and crime in the U.S.
   Most current: Why are Older Workers at Greater Risk of Displacement? (May 2009)
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10. Environment
    Climate change, oceans, biodiversity/endangered species, environmental activism and education, environmental law, and environmental resource management.
    Most current: America's Energy Future Panel on Electricity from Renewable Resources; Status, Prospects, and Impediments (June 15, 2009)
    (More on Environment)
     
11. Education
    Accreditation, elementary and secondary education, higher education, technical and vocational education, academic exchange, english teaching, and fulbright program.
    Most current: Support for Students Exposed to Trauma: The SSET Program - Group Leader Training Manual, Lesson Plans, and Lesson Materials and Worksheets (June 17, 2009)
    (More on Education)
     
12. Communications
    Communications regulations/practices, free flow of information, disinformation/misinformation, information access, information technology, internet/electronic communications, libraries/information resources, and telecommunications policy.
    Most current: Cyberbullying Legislation: Why Education is Preferable to Regulation (June 19, 2009)
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13. Public Administration
    Civil service, reinventing government, and urban planning.
    Most current: The Urban Transformation in Asia: Policy Implications of Decentralization (2009)
    (More on Public Administration)
     
14. Science & Technology
    Genetics, science research policy, waste management and recycling, space, and sustainable development.
    Most current: The Internet's Role in Campaign 2008 (April 2009)
    (More on Science & Technology)
     
15. Art & Culture
    Anthropology and archaeology, arts management, cultural preservation, fund-raising for the arts, historic preservation, history, literature and creative writing, museums, performing arts, dance, music, popular culture (includes sports), visual arts and architecture, film, American cultural exchanges, and citizen exchanges.
    Most current: The State of Music Online: Ten Years After Napster (June 15, 2009)
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16. Public Health
    Diseases, health care issues, medicine, Acquired Immne Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and international public health.
    Most current: Imports from China and Food Safety Issues (July 6, 2009)
    (More on Public Health)

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