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Introduction Hong Kong has a unique history, governing system and economy. These three unique features are crucial to an understanding of the social welfare in the territory. In this essay, I will illustrate the development of social welfare in Hong Kong during different periods. At the end of the paper, I would take a look at the changing attitude of Hong Kong people towards the social policy. Before World War II In this period, the term 'social welfare' refers to limited social security and social services. Due to imperialism and colonialism, social welfare provided by the colonial government was very scarce and developed as a response to address immediate social needs. Besides, the governors of Hong Kong would change after every 4 to 5 years and the population in Hong Kong fluctuated to such an extent that the government see unnecessary to implement any long-term social policy. Social welfare services were mainly provided...

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