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Hong Kong official dismisses 'bias against China' in city's economic outlook

A senior Hong Kong finance official has refuted claims that the city is in decline, attributing such criticisms to a "bias against China." Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong stated that investors and talent remain confident in Hong Kong's global connectivity and international appeal. This response comes after economist Stephen Roach wrote an opinion piece asserting that Hong Kong has transformed into a mainland Chinese city, with its financial recovery largely driven by mainland firms. AI

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Hong Kong official dismisses 'bias against China' in city's economic outlook

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vivian Au ·

    Hong Kong official slams ‘bias against China’ after new article by Stephen Roach

    A senior Hong Kong finance official has hit back at criticism of the city’s prospects as “bias against China”, following a recent commentary by a prominent American economist who asserted that “the Hong Kong of old is over”. The government’s rebuttal did not directly name the cri…