Politics

Does China still need Hong Kong?

Beijing is keen to end the chaotic situation in Hong Kong and could fast-track efforts to de-emphasise its importance. But does it have a ready replacement? We ask five experts.
October 13, 2019
Hong Kong is an international financial centre, and has long been an offshore fund raising hub and  a gateway for international companies seeking to enter China's massive market.

It's also a city in turmoil. Regular, almost daily protests have been taking place for 19 weeks now, and a solution is still nowhere in sight due to the increasingly hardline stances adopted by both the government and protestors.  

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