1. 熱點事件 香港申辦 2023 年亞運 2010/12 Back to LS Web (http://ls.edb.hkedcity.net) Browse Content

2. The government has completed the consultation on whether to bid for the 2023 Asian Games. Various sectors of society like the major political parties, citizens and athletes have expressed different opinions and concerns. The government has completed the consultation on whether to bid for the 2023 Asian Games. Various sectors of society like the major political parties, citizens and athletes have expressed different opinions and concerns. There are different foci of discussion, including the overall advantages and disadvantages of bidding for the Asian Games, the relevant budget, the economy, citizens’ livelihood, social welfare expenditure and long term sports policies. There are different foci of discussion, including the overall advantages and disadvantages of bidding for the Asian Games, the relevant budget, the economy, citizens’ livelihood, social welfare expenditure and long term sports policies. Introduction

3. (Please click on the Icons below for reference information) Background Information Public Demands 1.What are the different demands of different sectors of society on the government’s bidding for the 2023 Asian Games? How are their priorities and concerns reflected by these demands? Internet Groups Government Responses 2.To what extent can the government respond to the public opinion and different social groups’ demands? Questions for Reflection Long Term Gain and Loss 3.Does Hong Kong have sufficient conditions to bid for the 2023 Asian Games? In the long run, is bidding for the 2023 Asian Games a gain or a loss for the overall interests of Hong Kong? How can the original purposes of bidding for the 2023 Asian Games be surely achieved?

4. Background Information Should Hong Kong Bid to Host the 2023 Asian Games Public Engagement Exercise http://asiangames.hab.gov.hk/en/index.asp http://asiangames.hab.gov.hk/en/index.asp – Publications and Related Documents http://asiangames.hab.gov.hk/en/resource/resource_centre.asp http://asiangames.hab.gov.hk/en/resource/resource_centre.asp – “Should Hong Kong Bid to Host the 2023 Asian Games?” Consultation Paper http://asiangames.hab.gov.hk/download/ENG%20consulattion%20paper.pdf http://asiangames.hab.gov.hk/download/ENG%20consulattion%20paper.pdf RTHK - The Pulse (Broadcasted at 3 Dec, 2010) http://programme.rthk.org.hk/rthk/tv/programme.php?d=2010-12- 03&name=thepulse&p=2862&e=124283&m=episode http://programme.rthk.org.hk/rthk/tv/programme.php?d=2010-12- 03&name=thepulse&p=2862&e=124283&m=episode LEGCO (2010) Panel on Home Affairs Background brief prepared by Legislative Council Secretariat for the meeting on 8 January 2010 - Promotion of sports development http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr09-10/english/panels/ha/papers/ha0108cb2-652-4-e.pdf http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr09-10/english/panels/ha/papers/ha0108cb2-652-4-e.pdf Public Demands Government Response Background Information Internet Groups Reference – Background Information Long Term Gain & Loss More Information (Latest update: 2010/12/24)

5. Hong Kong Public Library (27 November, 2010). Study on Exercise participation in Hong Kong. http://www.hkpl.gov.hk/english/collections/collections_sc/collections_sc_ sports/sfeatures5_fitness.html http://www.hkpl.gov.hk/english/collections/collections_sc/collections_sc_ sports/sfeatures5_fitness.html 明報 (2010) 《申亞預算料增至 93 億》， 12 月 17 日。 ( 另見： http://specials.mingpao.com/cfm/News.cfm?SpecialsID=231&News=899f3 6ca428939ec0c9393cacc13216cc89f552eca437f6c8c9a14485a ) [ Chinese Only ] http://specials.mingpao.com/cfm/News.cfm?SpecialsID=231&News=899f3 6ca428939ec0c9393cacc13216cc89f552eca437f6c8c9a14485a Olympic Council of Asia (8 December, 2010). Chinese Taipei promotes bids. http://www.ocasia.org/News/IndexNewsRM.aspx?redirect=1558http://www.ocasia.org/News/IndexNewsRM.aspx?redirect=1558 民政事務局 (2010 年 4 月 4 日 ) 《深圳在籌辦大運會》。 http://www.hab.gov.hk/tc/about_us/from_the_desk_of_secretary_for_hom e_affairs/shaArticles66.htm [ Chinese Only ] http://www.hab.gov.hk/tc/about_us/from_the_desk_of_secretary_for_hom e_affairs/shaArticles66.htm Reference – Background Information Background Information (Latest update: 2010/12/24) Public Demands Government Response Background Information Internet Groups Long Term Gain & Loss

6. 1.What are the different demands of different sectors of society on the government’s bidding for the 2023 Asian Games? How are their priorities and concerns reflected by these demands? (Latest Update: 2010/12/24) LEGCO (4 November, 2010) A summary of local press reports on Hong Kong‘s application for Asian Games 2023 from 1 September to 26 November 2010 [ Chinese Only ] http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr10-11/chinese/sec/library/1011fs02-1-c.pdf http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr10-11/chinese/sec/library/1011fs02-1-c.pdf LEGCO – Panels on Home Affair. (2010) 《 Recreation and sports – Year 2010-11 》 –http://www.legco.gov.hk/english/index.htmhttp://www.legco.gov.hk/english/index.htm –http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr11-12/english/panels/ha/papers/ha_r.htmhttp://www.legco.gov.hk/yr11-12/english/panels/ha/papers/ha_r.htm Commission on Youth (4 October, 2010). Should Hong Kong Bid to Host the 2023 Asian Games. Exchange Sessions with Youths. –http://www.coy.gov.hk/en/activities/youth_exchange_sessions.htmlhttp://www.coy.gov.hk/en/activities/youth_exchange_sessions.html –http://www.coy.gov.hk/filemanager/template/common/images/activities/ exchange_0410/20101004_report.pdf [ Chinese Only ]http://www.coy.gov.hk/filemanager/template/common/images/activities/ exchange_0410/20101004_report.pdf 新世記論壇 (2010 年 11 月 29 日 ) 《申辦亞運意見調查報告》 http://www.ncforum.org.hk/news_image/20101129 亞運民意調查報告.pdf [ Chinese Only ] http://www.ncforum.org.hk/news_image/20101129 亞運民意調查報告.pdf Reference - Public Demands More Information Public Demands Government Response Background Information Internet Groups Long Term Gain & Loss

7. 1.What are the different demands of different sectors of society on the government’s bidding for the 2023 Asian Games? How are their priorities and concerns reflected by these demands? (Latest Update: 2010/12/24) Hong Kong Sports Institute (18 November, 2010). HKSI Fully Supports Hong Kong Bid for the 2023 Asian Games http://www.hksi.org.hk/hksdb/front/e_wn1_r2_20101118.html http://www.hksi.org.hk/hksdb/front/e_wn1_r2_20101118.html 頭條日報 (2010) ：《黃金寶：以遠大視野推動體育》， 11 月 30 日。 http://www.hkheadline.com/news_topic/nt_content.asp?sid=5930& nt=np [ Chinese Only ] http://www.hkheadline.com/news_topic/nt_content.asp?sid=5930& nt=np The Standard (16 December, 2010) Inflation may hit Asiad budget. http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=11&art_id =106077&sid=30646533&con_type=1&d_str=20101216 http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=11&art_id =106077&sid=30646533&con_type=1&d_str=20101216 Leung, M.F. (10 December, 2010). Asian Games bid: A good idea with a bad start. China Daily Clips. http://www.cdeclips.com/en/hongkong/fullstory.html?id=56681 http://www.cdeclips.com/en/hongkong/fullstory.html?id=56681 Reference - Public Demands Public Demands Government Response Background Information Internet Groups Long Term Gain & Loss

8. 2.To what extent can the government respond to the public opinion and different social groups’ demands? (Latest Update: 2010/12/24) 香港電台 (2010 年 10 月 4 日 ) 《左右紅藍綠 - 善用公帑申辦亞運》 http://programme.rthk.hk/rthk/tv/programme.php?name=tv/pentaprismII&p=4101& e=117795&d=2010-10-04&m=episode [ Chinese Only] http://programme.rthk.hk/rthk/tv/programme.php?name=tv/pentaprismII&p=4101& e=117795&d=2010-10-04&m=episode 明報 (2010) 《政府無視反對決申亞 曾德成﹕有決心游說立會撥款 議員斥硬 上弓》， 12 月 15 日。 [ Chinese Only ] http://specials.mingpao.com/cfm/News.cfm?SpecialsID=231&Page=1&News=819b 32ca468939ec0c9393cacc13216cc89f552eca437764849a14485a http://specials.mingpao.com/cfm/News.cfm?SpecialsID=231&Page=1&News=819b 32ca468939ec0c9393cacc13216cc89f552eca437764849a14485a 太陽報 (2010) 《市民踢爆申亞減價騙局》， 12 月 16 日。 [ Chinese Only ] http://the-sun.on.cc/cnt/news/20101216/00407_043.html?pubdate=20101216 http://the-sun.on.cc/cnt/news/20101216/00407_043.html?pubdate=20101216 蘋果日報 (2010) 《蘋論：反對辦亞運不是鬥氣》， 12 月 16 日。 [ Chinese Only ] http://hk.apple.nextmedia.com/template/apple/art_main.php?iss_id=20101216&se c_id=4104&art_id=14771394 http://hk.apple.nextmedia.com/template/apple/art_main.php?iss_id=20101216&se c_id=4104&art_id=14771394 South China Morning Post (6 October, 2010). Games bid extension wastes time and money. Reference – Government Responses More Information Public Demands Government Response Background Information Internet Groups Long Term Gain & Loss

9. 2.To what extent can the government respond to the public opinion and different social groups’ demands? (Latest Update: 2010/12/24) 香港政府新聞網 (2010 年 10 月 4 日 ) 《曾德成 ： 申辦亞運會與協助弱勢社 群可並 行》。 http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/news/expressnews/20101004/news_20101004_55_702703.htm [ Chinese Only ] http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/news/expressnews/20101004/news_20101004_55_702703.htm 香港電台 (2010 年 11 月 20 日 ) 《政府稱調低申辦亞運預算乃回應市民訴求》 http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/news/expressnews/20101120/news_20101120_55_714056.htm [ Chinese Only ] http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/news/expressnews/20101120/news_20101120_55_714056.htm 亞洲電視 (2010 年 12 月 18 日 ) 《曾德成認為申亞一旦超支可向社會籌集經費》 http://app.hkatvnews.com/v3/oldcontent.php?search_word= 亞運 &news_id=145603 [ Chinese Only ] http://app.hkatvnews.com/v3/oldcontent.php?search_word= 亞運 &news_id=145603 News.gov.hk (27 January, 2010). LCQ15: Support to elite athletes. http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201001/27/P201001270169.htm http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201001/27/P201001270169.htm New.gov.hk (17 December, 2010). Asiad hosting expenditure estimate includes inflation factor. http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201012/17/P201012170370.htm http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201012/17/P201012170370.htm New.gov.hk (18 December, 2010). Lawmakers urged to support Asian Games bid. http://www.news.gov.hk/tc/categories/health/html/2010/12/20101218_094320.shtml http://www.news.gov.hk/tc/categories/health/html/2010/12/20101218_094320.shtml Reference – Government Responses Public Demands Government Response Background Information Internet Groups Long Term Gain & Loss

10. 3.Does Hong Kong have sufficient conditions to bid for the 2023 Asian Games? In the long run, is bidding for the 2023 Asian Games a gain or a loss for the overall interests of Hong Kong? How can the original purposes of bidding for the 2023 Asian Games be surely achieved? (Latest Update: 2010/12/24) News.gov.hk (14 December, 2010) 2023 Asian Games will bring long-term benefits to HK http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201012/14/P201012140259.htm http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201012/14/P201012140259.htm 香港政府新聞網 (2010 年 9 月 26 日 ) 《申辦亞運着眼體育持續發展》 http://archive.news.gov.hk/tc/categories/health/html/2010/09/20100926_2305 24.shtml [ Chinese Only ] http://archive.news.gov.hk/tc/categories/health/html/2010/09/20100926_2305 24.shtml News.gov.hk (10 November, 2010) PSHA on bid to host 2023 Asian Games and Community Care Fund http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201011/10/P201011100301.htm http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201011/10/P201011100301.htm South china Morning Post (24 September, 2010). We need to change our sporting approach. 信報 (2010) 《申辦亞運無需要，變成盛事有可能》， 9 月 9 日 ( 另見： http://www.hkej.com/template/blog/php/blog_details.php?blog_posts_id=56 694 ) [ Chinese Only ] http://www.hkej.com/template/blog/php/blog_details.php?blog_posts_id=56 694 Reference – Long Term Gain and Loss More Information Public Demands Government Response Background Information Internet Groups Long Term Gain & Loss

11. 3.Does Hong Kong have sufficient conditions to bid for the 2023 Asian Games? In the long run, is bidding for the 2023 Asian Games a gain or a loss for the overall interests of Hong Kong? How can the original purposes of bidding for the 2023 Asian Games be surely achieved? (Latest Update: 2010/12/24) 信報 (2010) 《毛孟靜：亞運與煙花背後》， 2010 年 12 月 6 日， P24 。 ( 另見： http://www.civicparty.hk/cp/pages/posts/E99B99E881B2E98193-- E4BA9EE9818BE88887E78599E88AB1E8838CE5BE8C4392.php ) [ Chinese Only ] http://www.civicparty.hk/cp/pages/posts/E99B99E881B2E98193-- E4BA9EE9818BE88887E78599E88AB1E8838CE5BE8C4392.php 江麗芬《是搞體育不是搞「運動」》信報： P14 。 2010 年 12 月 4 日。 [ Chinese Only ] 信報網站 (2010 年 11 月 30 日 ) 《莫乃光：港府爭取申辦亞運「輸波賴地硬」》。 http://www.hkej.com/template/forum/php/forum_details.php?blog_posts_id=59539 [ Chinese Only ] http://www.hkej.com/template/forum/php/forum_details.php?blog_posts_id=59539 都市日報 (2010) 《朱湛剛 都市博客 申亞無關扶貧》， 12 月 17 日。 http://www.metrohk.com.hk/?cmd=detail&categoryID=27 [ Chinese Only ] http://www.metrohk.com.hk/?cmd=detail&categoryID=27 Huang Shuo (23 November, 2010) Asian Games changes Guangzhou. China Daily. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/opinion/2010-11/23/content_11596951.htm http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/opinion/2010-11/23/content_11596951.htm China Daily (21 September, 2010) Guangzhou: Air and water improved for Asian Games. http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Sports/Story/A1Story20100921-238280.html http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Sports/Story/A1Story20100921-238280.html Lau, Patrick (2010). Why HK should host the Asian Games. China Daily. http://www.cdeclips.com/en/hongkong/fullstory.html?id=56264 http://www.cdeclips.com/en/hongkong/fullstory.html?id=56264 South China Morning Post (5 December, 2010). Hosting Games won't sow seeds of a sports culture. Reference – Long Term Gain and Loss Public Demands Government Response Background Information Internet Groups Long Term Gain & Loss

12. Internet Groups (E.g. ： Facebook / Youtube …)(Latest Update: 2010/12/24) 《香港申辦亞運 Facobook 》 群組 http://www.facebook.com/BidtoHostAsianGames http://www.facebook.com/BidtoHostAsianGames 《強烈反對香港申辦亞運》 群組 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=110671292325528# !/group.php?gid=110671292325528 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=110671292325528# !/group.php?gid=110671292325528 Related video resources – YouTube http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ASIAN+GA MES+2023&aq=f http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ASIAN+GA MES+2023&aq=f Reference – others Public Demands Government Response Background Information Internet Groups Long Term Gain & Loss