For many young people in Hong Kong, employment prospects are challenging, inequality more pronounced and social connections that form the basis of emotional and mental strength significantly atrophied. Photo: EPA-EFE For many young people in Hong Kong, employment prospects are challenging, inequality more pronounced and social connections that form the basis of emotional and mental strength significantly atrophied. Photo: EPA-EFE
For many young people in Hong Kong, employment prospects are challenging, inequality more pronounced and social connections that form the basis of emotional and mental strength significantly atrophied. Photo: EPA-EFE
David S. Lee
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The View by David S. Lee

Hong Kong’s future depends on companies finding purpose beyond profits

  • A hypercompetitive environment, slumping wages, costly housing and more have left Hong Kong youth depressed and despairing over their future
  • Firms must put forth rationales and business models that move beyond focusing on profit so we can craft a better life for future generations and inspire hope

David S. Lee
David S. Lee

Updated: 4:30pm, 14 Jul, 2021

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For many young people in Hong Kong, employment prospects are challenging, inequality more pronounced and social connections that form the basis of emotional and mental strength significantly atrophied. Photo: EPA-EFE For many young people in Hong Kong, employment prospects are challenging, inequality more pronounced and social connections that form the basis of emotional and mental strength significantly atrophied. Photo: EPA-EFE
For many young people in Hong Kong, employment prospects are challenging, inequality more pronounced and social connections that form the basis of emotional and mental strength significantly atrophied. Photo: EPA-EFE
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David S. Lee

David S. Lee

David S. Lee is a senior lecturer at the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Business and Economics.