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Hong Kong: Five Years After Anti-China Protests

Jun 25, 2024
Bloomberg's China editor, Alan Wong, discusses how Beijing's influence is reshaping Hong Kong, causing residents to flee and questioning the city's future. Topics include the impact of the National Security Law, exodus of citizens, success in wealth management, AI empowerment, extradition law consequences, and navigating political challenges.
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  • China's imposition of a national security law led to crackdown on dissent and loss of basic freedoms in Hong Kong.
  • Hong Kong residents are divided between those acclimating to ties with China for economic benefits and those fleeing due to fear and hopelessness.

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Gerita Wang's Journey From Hong Kong to London

Gerita Wang, a former musical theatre actress in Hong Kong, moved to London with her family following the 2019 pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. Disheartened by the political turmoil and the imposition of a national security law by Beijing, Wang left Hong Kong, along with at least 200,000 other residents. She expressed feeling suffocated and chose to start a new life in the UK away from fear and oppression.

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