People lie in hospital beds outside the Caritas Medical Centre in Hong Kong in February 2022. Photo: AFP
People lie in hospital beds outside the Caritas Medical Centre in Hong Kong in February 2022. Photo: AFP
Donald Low
Opinion

Opinion

Asian Angle by Donald Low

As Beijing eases zero-Covid, can Hong Kong get ahead of the curve and scrap remaining rules?

  • Hong Kong’s economy has suffered as a result of clinging to Covid-19 restrictions far longer than necessary, in contrast to regional rival Singapore
  • Without clear directions from Beijing, Hong Kong might struggle to adapt to a different Covid-19 strategy, undermining its efforts to regain economic competitiveness

People lie in hospital beds outside the Caritas Medical Centre in Hong Kong in February 2022. Photo: AFP
People lie in hospital beds outside the Caritas Medical Centre in Hong Kong in February 2022. Photo: AFP
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