Tourists in Macau. Historically a bolt-hole for those out of favour in mainland China, the former Portuguese territory has little appeal as place of residence for the mainland’s wealthiest citizens in comparison to Hong Kong, with its rule of law. Photo: Bloomberg Tourists in Macau. Historically a bolt-hole for those out of favour in mainland China, the former Portuguese territory has little appeal as place of residence for the mainland’s wealthiest citizens in comparison to Hong Kong, with its rule of law. Photo: Bloomberg
Tourists in Macau. Historically a bolt-hole for those out of favour in mainland China, the former Portuguese territory has little appeal as place of residence for the mainland’s wealthiest citizens in comparison to Hong Kong, with its rule of law. Photo: Bloomberg
Jason Wordie
Opinion

Opinion

Then & Now by Jason Wordie

Why Hong Kong is nothing like Macau – for now, at least

  • With the international spotlight on Hong Kong, comparisons are being made between the city and the other Chinese special administrative region
  • When it comes to their people and politics, the two could hardly be more different

Jason Wordie
Jason Wordie

Updated: 8:05am, 8 Nov, 2019

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Tourists in Macau. Historically a bolt-hole for those out of favour in mainland China, the former Portuguese territory has little appeal as place of residence for the mainland’s wealthiest citizens in comparison to Hong Kong, with its rule of law. Photo: Bloomberg Tourists in Macau. Historically a bolt-hole for those out of favour in mainland China, the former Portuguese territory has little appeal as place of residence for the mainland’s wealthiest citizens in comparison to Hong Kong, with its rule of law. Photo: Bloomberg
Tourists in Macau. Historically a bolt-hole for those out of favour in mainland China, the former Portuguese territory has little appeal as place of residence for the mainland’s wealthiest citizens in comparison to Hong Kong, with its rule of law. Photo: Bloomberg
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