Pedestrians on a footbridge in Hong Kong on April 24. Although Hong Kong’s literacy rate and tertiary education coverage are among the highest in the world, this has not necessarily translated into growing earning potential. Photo: Bloomberg
Opinion
Opinion
The View
Amid slower growth, Hong Kong’s economy must change alongside mainland China
- Hong Kong has long been a service-based economy reliant on finance, tourism, trade logistics and professional services
- But as the Chinese economy shifts towards domestic consumption, Hong Kong must change too, to maintain healthy economic and job growth
Pedestrians on a footbridge in Hong Kong on April 24. Although Hong Kong’s literacy rate and tertiary education coverage are among the highest in the world, this has not necessarily translated into growing earning potential. Photo: Bloomberg
