Hong Kong: The Progress of Asia’s World City

Hong Kong’s history demonstrates the benefits of an independent and autonomous society. But how did a place once called “the barren island” become one of the world’s most prosperous and successful cities?
Chinese imperialism, British colonialism, and a special degree of autonomy have all impacted the development of Hong Kong-but none have benefitted it more than the hands-off approach that began in the 1960’s.
Unfortunately, the liberties that galvanized Hong Kong’s skyrocketing progress are under attack. A crackdown on free speech and a criminalization of dissent have sent the population into a scramble to hold on to their freedom before it slips out of their grasp-but there is hope.
For more, check out Chelsea Follett’s new book "Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World." - www.centersofprogress.com/
Centers of Progress, Pt. 27: Hong Kong (Non-Interventionism) - humanprogress.org/centers-of-...
Is This Goodbye for Hong Kong? By Marian Tupy - humanprogress.org/goodbye-to-...
The Man Behind the Hong Kong Miracle by Marian Tupy - humanprogress.org/the-man-beh...
The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai’s Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom - thehongkongermovie.com/
The Hong Konger - Cato Daily Podcast - www.cato.org/multimedia/cato-...
New Economic Freedom Report: Hong Kong Falls from Top Spot by Ian Vásquez - www.cato.org/blog/new-economi...

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Hong Kong is very afluent.

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And currently very oppressed