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By Stephen S. Roach, Project Syndicate | Nov 27, 2025

Even though Hong Kong’s financial sector has rebounded, with a high-flying Hang Seng Index and a return to the top spot in the global IPO rankings, the city is still a diminished version of itself. China’s stifling influence on Hong Kong’s governance has eroded its position as an international entrepôt.

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