Truth is, the national security law won’t hurt Hong Kong’s viability as a global financial centre

Critics are right to warn about the loss of some freedoms in Hong Kong and the possibility of a talent and capital flight

But many of the city’s advantages remain, including a sound legal system that will continue to safeguard the SAR’s status as a leading centre for business

James Stent

Published: 6:15am, 13 Aug, 2020

Updated: 7:00am, 13 Aug, 2020

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James Stent has pursued a career in financial services in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Thailand, mainland China, and Mongolia. He received a Master of Public Affairs from Princeton University. He authored China’s Banking Transformation, and presently works on cultural heritage preservation issues in Thailand, where he resides.

Truth is, the national security law won’t hurt Hong Kong’s viability as a global financial centre

Critics are right to warn about the loss of some freedoms in Hong Kong and the possibility of a talent and capital flight But many of the city’s advantages remain, including a sound legal system that will continue to safeguard the SAR’s status as a leading centre for business

Critics are right to warn about the loss of some freedoms in Hong Kong and the possibility of a talent and capital flight

But many of the city’s advantages remain, including a sound legal system that will continue to safeguard the SAR’s status as a leading centre for business