Hong Kong's Economic Future Depends on the Government's Credibility

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This crisis, which could have brought people together, seems to have only sown divisions further. It's very important in a public health emergency that the government has credibility. The broader future for hong kong in the eyes of international investors depends on its security and safety as a financial hub. There i think the virus actually is of less concern. This isn't a home grown problem. It's something that many parts of the world are facing.

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