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SCMP Reporter

Name: Crystal Yip Sin-ching   Age: 15 years   Form/School: Form Three. Shung Tak Catholic English College.

  Hobbies: I enjoy reading novels, cycling and travelling.

  I recently visited France and San Francisco and loved the magnificent buildings there and the fresh air.

 Personal long-term plans: Like my elder brother, I will study Business Administration at a Hong Kong university in order to be a businesswoman.

  At this stage I haven't planned to study overseas because I love Hong Kong very much. I love its convenience, too.

  Background: My mother and I were born in Hong Kong, my father was born in China.

  As it was difficult to earn a living in China, he came to Hong Kong in the 1950s.

  Parents/family: My father is a construction worker, and my mother is a housewife.

  I have one elder brother who is studying business at university.

  What does the handover mean to you?    The handover is an important event for all Hong Kong people and I am anxious to see this decisive moment.

  I am a little fearful about freedom. I hope Hong Kong people will fight for their freedom and Hong Kong will remain the rich place it is after the handover.

  What does the handover mean to your parents?   My parents are quite happy about the handover.

  They are well established in Hong Kong and are wholly Chinese - the same as their family members in China.

  But their happiness doesn't mean they are satisfied. They are still concerned about the lack of freedoms in China.

  How do you view Hong Kong 10 years from now?  In the coming 10 years Hong Kong will experience a sharp rise in population due to its continued natural growth coupled with the migration of mainland Chinese.

  I believe the public safety and peace of Hong Kong will be of the same standard. In my mind, Hong Kong police are more qualified than many other countries.

  Economic development will be good too, as local businessmen will increase their investment now.



Hold on to Hong Kong's freedom and rich resources