A Hardline Approach on Hong Kong Will Backfire on Beijing, Say Experts

A Hardline Approach on Hong Kong Will Backfire on Beijing, Say Experts
Protesters attend a rally at Tamar Park in Hong Kong on Sept. 2, 2019. LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP/Getty Images
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
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WASHINGTON—Hong Kong is a critical financial gateway for mainland China, therefore increased meddling in the city’s affairs by Beijing would backfire, causing significant capital flight, experts say.

Hong Kong is one of the largest hubs for equity and debt financing in the world. Thanks to its long history of good governance, ease of doing business, and sound judicial system, the city has been a boon for Chinese companies seeking foreign capital.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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