Protesters gather at a rally in a shopping mall in Hong Kong on June 1 against China’s national security legislation for the city. Photo: AP
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For Hong Kong’s property market, the national security law is just one more uncertainty in an already uncertain time
- The sector, first hit in 2018 when Beijing’s capital controls led to a decline in leasing demand, is struggling under the impact of a trade war and Covid-19
- Despite the political tensions, most investors still see Hong Kong as a vital offshore funding platform for Chinese companies
Protesters gather at a rally in a shopping mall in Hong Kong on June 1 against China’s national security legislation for the city. Photo: AP