The CCP and Hong Kong’s Leaders Have Failed the City

The CCP and Hong Kong’s Leaders Have Failed the City
A man looks at the dark clouds over the city's skyline in Hong Kong on Aug. 14, 2013. Philippe Lopez/AFP via Getty Images
Edward Chin
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I left Hong Kong on June 28, 2021, when the political climate became unbearable. The so-called one country, two systems that once guaranteed Hongkongers a certain way of life is gone. It’s a significant milestone to reach three years since such a pivotal life change when the totalitarian regime started arresting those who vocalized their support for democracy and free speech. The political situation in the once-famed city, particularly with the National Security Law and the recently enacted Article 23 of the Basic Law, has created a complex and uncertain environment for many businesses to operate.

Edward Chin
Edward Chin
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Edward Chin was formerly country head of a UK publicly listed hedge fund, the largest of its kind measured by asset under management. Outside the hedge funds space, Chin is the convenor of the 2047 Hong Kong Monitor and a senior adviser of Reporters Without Borders. Chin studied speech communication at the University of Minnesota and received his MBA from the University of Toronto.
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