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Sinn has written extensively on the history of modern China and Hong Kong, in both English and Chinese, and was awarded a Bronze Bauhinia Star in the SAR's 2000 Honours' List for her work in the field of heritage. She has edited many books and with Dr. Hase was co-editor of the RAS publication to mark the 35th anniversary of Hong Kong branch, "Beyond the Metropolis: Villages in Hong Kong." She is proud of her introduction to the book.
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"It's hard to remember which of my articles I enjoyed writing most. I guess I rather enjoyed writing 'Kowloon Walled City.' [But] '1884 riots' was much too serious, and if I were to be writing it again today, I would take a very different approach—a more relaxed approach. The 'Study of Local History' is very informative, but I don't think it's particularly exciting! In the long run, I think the last one will probably have the greatest impact."
Sinn joined the Council in 1982, and is currently serving as vice-president and has been for the last 10 years.
"I was invited to join the Council—I don't remember by whom, but it is most likely to have been James [Hayes]. I joined because I thought the RAS did interesting things. Before I joined the Council, I had attended some of the lectures and seminars and also read the journal. I felt I was learning a lot from it.
According to Hase, Sinn was the number one choice for the presidency two years ago, when Waters first wanted to retire, and again this year.
"I'm still very doubtful as to whether I was the best choice [for president]. Elizabeth Sinn would have been the best choice. We asked Elizabeth to be president, but she said no,” said Hase.
"My ambition in life is to be a really good historian and write a few great books," said Sinn. "And I wouldn't be able to do that if I tried to do too many things. A good president really needs to invest a lot of time in the job—like Dr. Waters. I respect him so much because he really gives it his all. Since I know I won't be able to spare the time, it's best that I don't take up the presidency."
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Sinn has written extensively on the history of modern China and Hong Kong, in both English and Chinese, and was awarded a Bronze Bauhinia Star in the SAR's 2000 Honours' List for her work in the field of heritage. She has edited many books and with Dr. Hase was co-editor of the RAS publication to mark the 35th anniversary of Hong Kong branch, "Beyond the Metropolis: Villages in Hong Kong." She is proud of her introduction to the book.
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"It's hard to remember which of my articles I enjoyed writing most. I guess I rather enjoyed writing 'Kowloon Walled City.' [But] *1884 riots' was much too serious, and if I were to be writing it again today, I would take a very different approach a more relaxed approach. The 'Study of Local History' is very informative, but I don't think it's particularly exciting! In the long run, I think the last one will probably have the greatest impact."
Sinn joined the Council in 1982, and is currently serving as vice- president and has been for the last 10 years.
"I was invited to join the Council I don't remember by whom, but it is most likely to have been James [Hayes). I joined because I thought the RAS did interesting things. Before I joined the Council, I had attended some of the lectures and seminars and also read the journal. I felt I was learning a lot from it.
According to Hase, Sinn was the number one choice for the presidency two years ago, when Waters first wanted to retire, and again this year.
"I'm still very doubtful as to whether I was the best choice [for president]. Elizabeth Sinn would have been the best choice. We asked Elizabeth to be president, but she said no,” said Hase.
"My ambition in life is to be a really good historian and write a few great books," said Sinn. "And I wouldn't be able to do that if I tried to do too many things. A good president really needs to invest a lot of time in the job-like Dr. Waters. I respect him so much because he really gives it his all. Since I know I won't be able to spare the time, it's best that I don't take up
the presidency."
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