This book provides a comprehensive and up to date review and critique of corporate governance reforms and related financial reforms in China during the country's transition to a market economy, involving its enterprise, banking and capital markets sectors.

From 6-25 April 1998, the Tenth International Workshop on the Marine Flora and Fauna of Hong Kong and South China was convened at the Swire Institute of Marine Science of the University of Hong Kong. Thirteen scientists from six countries and twenty-two scientists and students from Hong Kong investigated aspects of the marine flora and fauna of the Cape d'Aguilar Marine Reserve and the southeastern waters of Hong Kong. This was to obtain more information about the newly-established reserve (the only one in Hong Kong) and the changes that had taken place on the seabed in the southern waters since they were dredged between 1992-1995, respectively, and, in the latter case, to see if there had been any subsequent benthic recovery. The Proceedings of the workshop contains thirty-six original research papers dealing with aspects of the taxonomy and anatomy, behaviour and physiology of marine life in Hong Kong and Southern China. Papers also explore aspects of Hong Kong's marine parks and reserves, including the pollution of Hong Kong's marine life with particular reference to the Cape d'Aguilar Marine Reserve, established only in 1996, and the fauna of its territorial southern waters. The Workshop was sponsored by the University of Hong Kong, the Croucher Foundation and the K.C. Wong Foundation so as to bring eminent overseas scientists to Hong Kong to work with their local colleagues and students. The success of the workshop concept is self-evident in the contents and scope of these proceedings. This was the eighth workshop convened in Hong Kong since 1977 and these proceedings have become the single-most important body of information on the long-term changes that have taken place in its marine environment over an extended time-frame. The volumes are also the largest regional repository of information on the marine life of the territorial waters of Hong Kong and the northern rim of the South China Sea. For those with any interest in Hong Kong's marine environment, therefore, this proceedings and its predecessors are essential reading.

本圖鑑為「胡秀英植物標本館科學繪圖系列」的第一冊，以科學繪圖融合植物藝術墨線圖的方式， 詳細介紹 20 種香港原生植物；而細膩的科學繪圖及鑒定級的特徵描述，更可作為鑒定植物品種的參考資料。20 個原生品種當中包括 15 種稀有及瀕危植物，對於香港植物的保育，以及對植物學家、植物愛好者和繪畫者來說，本圖鑑別具特殊、重要的價值。 This beautifully illustrated guide presents a carefully curated collection of 20 plant species native to Hong Kong, with scientific, detailed pen and ink illustrations and morphological descriptions, providing important reference materials for species authentication. Of the 20 species selected, 15 are rare and endangered species, making this guide of special importance for plant preservation in Hong Kong, as well as for botanists, plant lovers, and illustrators. This is the first volume of Shiu-Ying Hu Herbarium Scientific Illustration Series. 推薦 由中文大學生命科學學院胡秀英植物標本館館長劉大偉博士及其團隊編寫的《香港原生植物圖鑑》，是一本糅合科學與藝術的書籍。內容表達方式創新，每個品種的特徵繪圖及註解精準，並附有憑證植物標本和詳細參考文獻，讓讀者了解植物鑒定的原則和資訊。書中亦附有教學及使用說明的章節，適合老師和學生使用。在此，我誠意推薦作為教學和生命科學研究使用之書籍。 黃錦波 香港中文大學生命科學學院院長 With its numerous beautiful botanical illustrations and informative details of plant morphological features, this book is a remarkable addition to Hong Kong’s botanical science collection and flora conservation work. Through this novel approach in integrating botanical knowledge in STEAM education, this book will open the eyes of our citizens, especially the younger generation, and raise their interest and awareness in plants, and contribute to promoting biodiversity conservation in Hong Kong. Jenny Y. Y. LAU Curator of Hong Kong Herbarium, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department To see these beautiful illustrations, the photos and the commentary about the plants that accompany them makes us wish that all of the rich and diverse flora of Hong Kong could be treated similarly. David E. Boufford Senior Research Scientist, Harvard University Herbaria & Editorial Committee Member of Flora of China 本人有幸成為《香港原生植物圖鑑》的首批讀者，在讀到細緻繪圖、精確描述、珍貴標本的同時，更讀到作者在推動自然科學、教育、保育方面的熱誠。誠意推薦此書給全港中小學師生，以及喜愛大自然的您，期盼大家跟我一樣，感受到書中這些香港原生植物的神奇、美麗。 陸詠恩 香港四邑商工總會陳南昌紀念中學校長 這本書是難得的一本本地植物科學圖鑑，它以科學繪圖融合植物藝術墨線圖的方式，並結合珍貴的憑證標本圖片，詳細介紹了 20 種香港原生植物及其特徵。此圖鑑不但提供了鑒定有關物種的重要參考資料，而且對科學探究及 STEAM 教育提供了一個寶貴的教學資源。作為主修生物學的教育工作者，本人強烈推薦此圖鑑給予各位師生作參考及應用。 林志江 東涌天主教學校校長 這本圖鑑是一群香港科學家數十年的心血結晶，其珍貴之處在於不但能讓我們深入淺出地了解植物的內外結構，更能認識到陪伴香港見證著生態變遷的 20 種原生植物。我們可以透過這本圖鑑獲得更多關於香港原生植物的資訊，從特徵至外貌，種子至根莖、形狀至長度，皆能映入眼簾。因此，我特別推薦這本圖鑑給我們的小學生及年輕人，透過這本書，他們可以體驗香港這彈丸之地也能孕育出這麼奇妙有趣的植物。 葉春燕 秀茂坪天主教小學校長、「EduVision 學願計劃」創辦人

介绍了香港56种陆上哺乳动物, 当中包括四种香港首次发现的蝙蝠品种, 以及渔农自然护理署在香港进行的陆上哺乳动物适度基线调查结果.

無聲的草木 綻放最好的香港 「胡秀英植物標本館」四代植物學家 翻山越嶺、精剖細描 為香港原生植物留下永恆的傳記 20個珍貴而稀有的名字，在遺憾失去它們前 認識它們越深，越能與它們共生 這些原生植物得以在香港這片土地上繁衍下去，不致滅絕 本書為《香港原生植物圖鑑》的第二冊。延續第一冊結合科學繪圖和植物藝術墨線圖的方式，詳細介紹了香港20種稀有及瀕危的原生植物。這些植物受到法例和名錄的保護，並在香港生態系統中扮演著重要角色。 標本館運用多種研究方法，包括文獻回顧、野外觀察、花果解剖結構研究和墨線圖等，去記錄每個珍貴的植物品種，豐富香港稀有及瀕危植物的基礎科學資訊，促進植物保育工作的進展。本冊更新增「掃描電子顯微鏡圖像」單元，把猶如萬花筒般的花粉和孢子的微物之美，清晰地呈現在讀者眼前。 This appealingly illustrated book is the second volume of Botanical Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Native Plants. It presents a meticulously curated collection of 20 rare and endangered native plant species found in Hong Kong, featuring scientific, detailed pen-and-ink illustrations and morphological descriptions. This volume introduces a new section showcasing ‘Scanning Electron Microscope Images’ that reveals the intricate beauty of pollen and spores. This guide provides essential reference materials for species authentication and is of particular significance for plant preservation efforts in Hong Kong. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 香港中文大學生命科學學院胡秀英植物標本館團隊再接再厲，在第二冊中記錄下香港具特別科學價值的植物品種，內容極為豐富。包括古今的植物標本、鑒證學名、生境記錄、文獻回顧、墨線繪圖、解剖照片、電子顯微鏡影像，再配上科學詞彙和描述。全書糅合科學、植物藝術和教學的元素，非常適合作為生命科學研究及教學之用，亦是品種保育的重要參考書籍。 黃錦波 香港中文大學生命科學學院院長 With numerous well-drawn and precise botanical line drawings detailing plant morphological features, this second volume of botanical illustrated guide is not only a remarkable reference for botanical researchers, but also an interesting guide for plant lovers. Of particular interest are the microscopic scanning images of pollen and pollinarium of some species, providing a novel perspective to learn about and appreciate these rare and endangered plants of Hong Kong. I. LUK Curator of Hong Kong Herbarium Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department 科學研究是根，科普教育為本。此圖鑑穩固掌握這兩條纏繞的線，同而不同、不同又相依的脈絡。作者的立意別具用心，以原生植物為主題，既是一個本地專題的研究，也能在進行科普教育時更讓人有親切感。此外，繪圖師精準而細緻地描繪了物種的鑒別特徵，使其與其他植物誌類型著作有所區別，這對於教學非常有益。圖版中使用文字標示各個器官的學術名詞，進一步幫助讀者清晰地理解該物種的基本特徵。本書科研、科普教育為一體，以獨具匠心的方式面向讀者，確實值得讚賞。 馬平 資深植物繪圖師、《嘉卉：百年中國植物科學畫》主編