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Hong Kong urged to use 'visible hand' for reform and growth

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A former Beijing official has urged Hong Kong authorities to adopt a more active role, termed a "visible hand," to dismantle barriers created by vested interests and stimulate economic growth through reform. Deng Zhonghua, formerly of the State Council's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, emphasized the need for deregulation to foster emerging industries and improve the distribution of development benefits in key sectors like housing and education. He stated that Hong Kong's new five-year plan will tackle deep-seated issues by combining an efficient market with a capable government, moving away from a purely non-interventionist approach. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Hong Kong must revive growth and drive reforms with government’s ‘visible hand’

    Hong Kong authorities should act as a “visible hand” to break down barriers erected by vested interests and revive growth momentum through reform under its maiden five-year plan, a former Beijing official overseeing the city’s affairs has said. Deng Zhonghua, former deputy direct…

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