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Economist names Hong Kong and Shenzhen as modern Silk Road's innovation hub

Economist Jeffrey Sachs has identified Hong Kong and Shenzhen as the modern-day eastern endpoints of the Silk Road, calling them the world's greatest innovation cluster. Sachs, on a journey retracing Marco Polo's route, highlighted the cities' role in driving global green and digital advancements. He described them as crucial interconnectors between East and West, mirroring Venice's historical significance. AI

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Economist names Hong Kong and Shenzhen as modern Silk Road's innovation hub

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Carol Yang ·

    Hong Kong and Shenzhen the perfect end points for modern Silk Road: leading economist

    Prominent economist Jeffrey Sachs says he chose Hong Kong and Shenzhen as the final stop on an overland journey retracing the footsteps of Marco Polo because of their significant role in powering the world’s green and digital age. The Columbia University professor set off from Ro…