Weakening the Hong Kong Dollar May Hurt China More Than Tariffs Would, Experts Say

Beijing’s growing grip on Hong Kong is transforming the financial hub into a tool for advancing the yuan’s global influence.
Weakening the Hong Kong Dollar May Hurt China More Than Tariffs Would, Experts Say
A man looks on in front of a currency exchange booth in Hong Kong on Oct. 22, 2012. Philippe Lopez/AFP via Getty Images
Shawn Lin
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Weakening Hong Kong’s currency peg to the U.S. dollar may be more consequential for China’s economy than imposing tariffs on imports, according to experts.

Shawn Lin is a Chinese expatriate living in New Zealand. He has contributed to The Epoch Times since 2009, with a focus on China-related topics.