Shenzhen is becoming increasingly important in Beijing’s plans to draw talent and international investment. Photo: Martin Chan
China using Shenzhen to hedge its bets and reduce reliance on Hong Kong as gateway to West, says long-time global markets adviser
- Beijing last week singled out Shenzhen for reforms to make it a model global city
- But if Beijing uses strong-arm tactics against private companies, it could drive multinationals to Singapore, says expert
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Greater Bay Area
Shenzhen is becoming increasingly important in Beijing’s plans to draw talent and international investment. Photo: Martin Chan
Colonial Hong Kong flags fly in Central on Friday night. Photo: Winson Wong
Are Hong Kong protesters pro-American or British when they wave the US and UK flags? The answer is complicated
- The flying of flags of other countries at protests is often cited as evidence of foreign interference or an attempt to spark an uprising against central government
- But ask the flag-bearers themselves and the picture is more nuanced and quite different from these assumptions
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Hong Kong protests
Colonial Hong Kong flags fly in Central on Friday night. Photo: Winson Wong