Glory to the Hong Kong

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Hong Kongers have treated Chinese nationalism with hostility. Flags have been stomped on, government buildings defaced and football matches locals boo or turn their backs on China's national anthem. Thea Metaraco is the economist's culture editor. She's been reporting in Hong Kong recently.

As at the founding of the People’s Republic, the 70th anniversary featured a tightly controlled parade bristling with the country’s latest military kit. That marks a sharp contrast to the growing chaos in Hong Kong, where a protest spirit has sparked new art, and an impromptu anthem. And, we ask if hot-desking costs employees more than companies are saving.