Talk:Strategic Behavior of Political Groups

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There are significant differences between the populations of Singapore and Hong Kong in terms of ethnic identity, geography and history.

Hong Kong exhibits a far greater degree of cultural homogeneity than does Singapore. In ethnic, geographical and historical terms, it is very close to its adjacent "motherland" of China, whereas the majority Chinese population in Singapore is far removed from its cultural roots and surrounded by the distinctively different cultures of Malaysia and Indonesia.

The people of Hong Kong are overwhelmingly ethnic Chinese (95%), of whom the great majority are Cantonese. In Singapore, though a majority (77%) are ethnic Chinese, they are of far more diverse provincial/sub-cultural origins (Fujian, Guangzhou, Chaozhou, Hakka, etc), and people of non-Chinese ethnic origin comprise a much larger proportion of the population (about 22%) -- principally Malay (13%) and Indian (7%).

These differences provide a rich field for further research.

Thank you for the helpful comments! I know that cultural homogeneity is an important facor. It is even more puzzling that Hong Kong has been so volatile in terms of social movement development while Singapore has enjoyed tremendous social stability. It is often assumed that ethnic heterogenity creates social conflict but the policies of the PAP have guaranteed social stability. --Ghormax 04:24, 15 February 2006 (EST)