Part 6/11:
The Changing Dynamics within Hong Kong
Hong Kong's own internal challenges starkly illustrate the tension between opportunity and risk. The 2019 protests, followed by the enactment of the National Security Law in 2020, have prompted a significant brain drain, with around 145,000 Hong Kong residents emigrating to the UK alone. The subsequent COVID-19 pandemic further isolated the city, dealing a blow to its role as a global hub.