Hong Kong In The Greater Bay Area: Can Pearl Of The Orient Regain Its Shine? | Insight

Slowing growth, weak investor confidence and brain drain - Hong Kong, the Pearl of the Orient, may be losing its lustre. Could its future lie in the Greater Bay Area, an economic integration project joining the Special Administrative Region to Guangdong and Macau?
Over the next decade, greater transport, administrative and economic links will tie Hong Kong inextricably to Southern China. But will Hong Kong find opportunity or obsolescence in the Greater Bay Area? And with around two decades till the end of "One Country Two Systems" in 2047, is the Greater Bay Area a way to assimilate Hong Kong with the Mainland?
0:00 Introduction
2:01 What is the Greater Bay Area?
5:11 What ails Hong Kong’s economy?
6:45 Greater Bay Area Economic Zone
14:19 Hong Kong lion dance masters expand into GBA
18:47 Dongguan, a manufacturing hub in the GBA
21:11 Shenzhen and Zhuhai
27:47 Greater Bay Area: a “social experiment”
28:30 Why is Hong Kong losing talent?
38:02 How young Hong Kongers feel about integration with Mainland China
44:33 What will happen to “One Country Two Systems” after 2047?
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[@chillfluencer]

As a Croatian I do not like the West trying to meddle between the people of mainland China and Honkong, respective Taiwan. Everything will stay chill as long as the US and western Europe do not put their dirty, greedy, racist fingers into Asia.

[@DarkRockslizer]

So wanting a democracy, not a single CCP party in charge which came to power with force regardless of vote in Hong Kong, is racist, dirty and greedy - and only with the communist party in charge is the government genuinely Chinese?

[@joshf-w9602]

Most Hong Kongers actually long for a return to the old system of full self autonomy with some western culture mixed in as it was pre 1997.

[@dawnnadir]

​@@joshf-w9602What's wrong with it? Hong Kong people know what it works best unlike somebody from some countries.

[@jjbully]

HK is an example of failure to change with the times. Some HKers need to understand that HK is part of an economic cluster, not a standalone window to China anymore.

[@N330AA]

It's an example of China destroying something because it undermined the CCP's existence

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easily passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@DarkRockslizer]

Now that the CCP is in charge, it can choose which city to prioritize in terms of finance and trade. There is no longer any separate Hong Kong government electorate which can change with times at a different pace or direction than the mainland.

[@user-du3gu2nm4q]

@@DarkRockslizerHI is already protected as financial role. Otherwise Shanghai would replace it.

[@jjbully]

​@@DarkRockslizer Everyone doing their own thing means a mess, a waste of resources, and a duplication of effort. Are you one of those HKers from the old times who failed to change with the times too?

[@willliam1420]

HK is more western trade financial post than a true international hub. With western protectionism on the rise it's role is greatly diminished

[@happymelon7129]

Not only the protectionism . The Sun has set in the west.

[@fatdoi003]

UK has grab whatever they can before 1997.... including HSBC now HQ in london.... The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.... nothing UK about that name

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

Why don't ask a real Hong Konger? Singapore is only lucky that she is an independent country but still needs to be aware of CCP's all aspects of intervention and even political subversion. CCP PRC China has been sending hundreds of thousands CCP members and millions of brain washed PRC nationals to penetrate into HK society even ever since before 1997 handover. HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easily passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@LanNguyen-vd4zt]

@@happymelon7129you have small melon

[@danlan3433]

When are those HongKongers start to learn how to speak Mandarin so the rest of China can communicate with you.

[@darkmatter5424]

Hong Kongers used to look down on their mainland counterparts with disdain and feeling of superiority. I love how time changes their fortune. The fact that Hong Kong becomes more and more insignificant to China's economy every year is like divine justice.

[@eliso5973]

As a Hongkonger I do agree with you. We used to think we were superior than mainland Chinese, that was wrong. Now I only wish both of us can grow and improve together.

[@dawnnadir]

On CNA people really live to talk down Hong Kong😂. . .

[@dawnnadir]

​@@eliso5973Everyone says they are from Hong Kong when they are happily talk down bukkshiting and demising Hong Kong.

[@woyouxinma]

It is painful to transform and it may fail at the end. But the world is changing, global south is booming and challenging the old rich countries, as one of the old rich places, HK has lost its competitive edges to neighboring ambitious cities in many areas. Its transformation should have started years ago but money is too easy to earn before COVID so there is no enough motivation. It is changing from top to bottom now, spending lots of money, not seeing much return so far, getting increasing integrated into the big market of China, particularly the GBA, target to leverage the money and talent flow to jumpstart its fading economics. We need to survive before we thrive.

[@user-ml5ks8tm9w]

yes,you are right

[@kito1san]

If you remember through time. China had been diverting and strangling hk even before 1997. They just recently realized that they got hk 100% back and leaving it in shambles does them no good. Hence why this big greater bay area mumble jumble talk. It's just a distraction so the hk people won't feel depressed. Too late. Hk will never be like its formal glory. It is just going to be another Chinese city and the people there in denial. While the smarter ones and able ones have already left. They keep pretending that hk is the same as it was. However, it's more like hk trying to fool the world by wearing a mask saying it's still like pre 1997, while behind the mask is the real image as it's china.

[@fern8580]

@woyouxinma, Your comment is brilliant! Can you say more? What should HK do to at least remain competitive?

[@America_bombsTSMC]

loser scares to change.

[@fern8580]

@@America_bombsTSMC It is normal that citizens of HK are made fearful, they did not lose economically, they lost following strong political violence, you will sing to me when you too are the subject of political violence, because everything moves quickly in unstable countries like China.

[@JJ_178]

CNA should make a research for how are they doing after immigrated to UK. Facing racistism and so on 😅😅

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@happymelon7129]

😅 so many crying on social media.

[@ethereal5867]

Go to china where youtube is banned and people are treated like sheep🤮

[@loneranger9376]

Also why many have since returned to Hong Kong

[@malgudidays3311]

Please CNA don't waste your time and effort. It will serve no purpose.

[@Youdadthere]

Hong Kong has the highest per capita wage in all of China. The only drawback is that commodity and housing prices are too high.

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@amirism91]

but if you compare with cities in china with same population with hongkong it is not far ahead

[@dinte215]

That's why you look at PPP statistics not flat gdp, per capita and unadjusted income.

[@steven1898]

Pretty sure Macau is. Not HK.

[@cloudwithwind574]

澳门最高，香港的土地挺多的，但香港的财阀是不可能让房价跌的！ 中共也不可能直接染指香港的房地产，但也算是很宠香港了，港人可以湾区置业，你在香港拿三万港币只能过底层生活，但你省一点，就能在中山这些地方买房子！

[@Butterfly_daydreams]

HK exists to change RMBs to USDs via HKDs. Without that, there’s no point running 2 systems

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@TheMrleeyang]

But you only need a handful of people to be money changers. Not the entire population

[@yu-jd5jg]

The survival and prosperity of HKSAR moving forward will depend mainly on its integration into China's GBA. Especially when the foreign HQs in HKSAR started to move to China or elsewhere for convenience in operation

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@dxky5944]

A good documentary indeed, with good coverage of various aspects👍👍👍

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@prateekmandal1983]

What's the point in earning money if one has to live in a nest size box

[@taiwanstillisntacountry]

Better then living in Mumbai-Dahravi

[@vueport99]

Nest sized box was fine for many as long as the city was vibrant and full of opportunities for growth and total freedom and rules of law. Now all you got is... None of the above.

[@serriajohn]

@@vueport99 living conditon is basic human right.

[@user-wb9dg7lo1y]

@@vueport99 所以有些人就跑來台灣了

[@anthonytran7566]

Chinese live in rat hole !!!!!

[@Minos-Charge]

Middle man between west and China is Singapore, period.

[@stevewu9372]

HongKong people can barely speak English... when HongKong was under British rule, the governors weren't managing HongKong for the sake of HongKong people, otherwise average HK people would be able to speak fluent English. Singapore leaders were absolutely managing SG for SG's future.

[@pingpongdonkeykongkong]

I need to say that as an expat living in the GBA the transport network is extensive but as for convenient, not at all. The bullet train stations are all unfortunately very far removed from the city centers and it takes a lot of effort to travel to those. Then there is the extensive security measures one has to go through when entering even just a subway station and the line up for these can and does take a very long time. Then one has to endure the shoving and pushing at the bullet train station’s security check points to enter the station; again a lot of time wasted. Then there is the waiting for the bullet train. One cannot really meticulously plan your trip around specific times because of all the security check points and long line ups; one never knows how long those can take, and the crowds of people one might encounter (yes there are crowds in all major big cities but unfortunately they are not very organized around these parts). Apart from long waiting times one is also exposed to herding like environments with endless railings and obstacles in stations to navigate instead of just free flow foot traffic. Taking a cab to a bullet train station… the traffic is a nightmare. So all in all as extensive as the network is it is not very efficient. The complete opposite can be said of HK though. Extremely efficient on every possible level. I do hope that on that mainland side they can make improvements. Then there is also customs to consider when entering and leaving HK and Macau. For comparison, I live 100km from HK Central and it’s a 1.5 hour drive should i want to drive there (excluding customs). It’s at least three hours on a good day if I take public transport from my house (excluding customs) - a far stretch from the so called one hour loop.

[@awacs888]

Go back to your country

[@malgudidays3311]

Holy smoke.... you took the time to key in all that.

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

Why don't ask a real Hong Konger? Singapore is only lucky that she is an independent country but still needs to be aware of CCP's all aspects of intervention and even political subversion. CCP PRC China has been sending hundreds of thousands CCP members and millions of brain washed PRC nationals to penetrate into HK society even ever since before 1997 handover. HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easily passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@piglatisi]

Actually, everyone in China who ever have been to western country agree your option. The mainland government always hope absolute safety like covid -19 but this world doesn't exist absolute safety. They are wrong.

[@pingpongdonkeykongkong]

@@malgudidays3311 yup…love typing

[@timothymontes2049]

Thank you CNA. Sometimes it takes an outsider to make us have a more honest view of ourselves.

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@ericphua2359]

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's May retail sales fell 11.5 per cent from a year earlier, government data showed on Tuesday (Jul 2)

[@nmew6926]

Of course if mainland tourists are not coming

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@kito1san]

​​​@@nmew6926question, why should they and also the mainland also have economic woes themselves. Actually, why are they even saying mainland, hk is part of china. Hk is the mainland. They keep playing word games and try to fool the world as if they were the same before 1997. That is just laughable. Technically before covid, they still have an edge but on the down trend. However after that it's over and the red Chinese tide have fully blanket hk. It's now really a Chinese city with a mask pretending to be pre 1997. The smart ones and able to, have pretty much left hk and especially after seeing what happens after covid.

[@kito1san]

​@@nmew6926why should the mainlanders go to hk to spend? Hk is really just mainland but in denial. The mainland is also going through economic woes.

[@loneranger9376]

More people heading north across the border

[@boweandrew3]

Wow great documentary

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@8spores]

Do not underestimate the resilience and pragmatism of HK people

[@caiyuhui]

Really? HK was actually a small fishing village, it became Middle man between inner China and the west after been invaded and captured by UK, it prospered all by meanings of sucking blood of inner China ppl. Hker look down upon fellow Chinese of inner area. Finnally, time to return to its historical position of a normal village. You hker will soon be forgot, failure in competation with other cities in the Bay is doomed.

[@celinajiang9272]

real estate centered biz model ruined HK in certain degree. It is also a huge problem for mainland China to solve. But I think GBA structure includes high-end manufacture, financial center, international trade frontier sounds like a reasonable solution. It will take time definitely.

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

Why don't ask a real Hong Konger? Singapore is only lucky that she is an independent country but still needs to be aware of CCP's all aspects of intervention and even political subversion. CCP PRC China has been sending hundreds of thousands CCP members and millions of brain washed PRC nationals to penetrate into HK society even ever since before 1997 handover. HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easily passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@chairmandictatorxijinping8905]

Why go to Hong Kong when you can go directly to Shenzhen, Shanghai or Beijing. Hong Kong no longer has any advantage if it’s just like another Chinese city.

[@pingpongdonkeykongkong]

Because… HK is clean, mainland is filthy with trash everywhere. HK is organized, mainland is a place of chaos. HK is a quiet place, mainland is loud and obnoxious. HK residents are friendly and polite, mainlanders are rude, abrupt and grossly disrespectful. HK has a sense of identity, mainland’s identity is rooted in money - love money above all else. HK is a place of hygiene, mainland is sickeningly unhygienic. HK equals quality and attention to detail and is well maintained, mainland equals exactly the opposite - everything no matter new or old is dirty, under maintained, falls apart… HK has a healthy logic thinking mindset of doing things, mainland has a mindset rooted in believes that carry no scientific evidence. The list really is exhaustive. Well, maybe some prefer the less finer things in life. As for the economic situation, unfortunately due to being taken over by someone who does not respect (ah that word again) their way of life.

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@canto_v12]

What even is "just another Chinese city"? Hong Kong's role stagnated because Chinese exports are no longer cheap, and because China can build its own seaports. It's that simple. The only way to restore Hong Kong's past role is to force China to be poor forever. A sad, unrealistic state of mind to be in.

[@kito1san]

It is. Hk is in denial. They think they are still pre 1997. Just laughable.

[@kl9518]

And the educated and professionals of Hong Kong immigrate to the UK to become second class citizens. 😂

[@c_cma1971]

Hello from Bucharest, Romania - a huge underrated city in Europe:)

[@Hank-im1ek]

Hong Kong is a bridge linking China and the outside world as the host said. This is a good comparison to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. The bridge is a great engineering marvel but with very little traffic. HK used to be an important financial centre, but if it cannot have capital flow through it. It is like the bridge, a white elephant. If there is a need to travel, with or without the bridge, there would still be people travelling between two places by hook or by crook. If the GBA is so promising, with or without HK, it would still flourish. Economics and politics affect each other. Not much have been mentioned around politics in HK in this episode. Might be because it is a taboo subject in HK now. The HK that we know is gone! It is like a person with Alzheimer. Looks the same as before, but we know the outcome.

[@canto_v12]

I wouldn't say it's a taboo subject, but rather it's been off the rails for far too long so China hit the reset button. The main problem with HK is that it never understood the inevitable sunset of its "Pearl of the Orient" monopoly. With China growing this rapidly and having a dozen seaports just like HK, how long can you stay relevant as "exporter of cheap Chinese goods"? The fallacy of the China-hating mindset is that those wallowing on this mentality wish that China stayed poor forever. A big, big mistake. Hong Kong was built to exploit China of the 1980s. Whether it wants to develop a stronger local economy or adapt with China's tech boom, either way it is woefully unprepared to coexist with the China of the 21st century.

[@WilliamHK]

Do you really mean that the bridge has very little traffic even after the new measure of allowing HK cars to go up….There are traffic jams in every holiday.

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

Why don't ask a real Hong Konger? Singapore is only lucky that she is an independent country but still needs to be aware of CCP's all aspects of intervention and even political subversion. CCP PRC China has been sending hundreds of thousands CCP members and millions of brain washed PRC nationals to penetrate into HK society even ever since before 1997 handover. HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easily passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@Hank-im1ek]

@WilliamHK Has the traffic on the bridge really met its expectation? How much foreign capital has gone into China via HK? The bridge is just a comparison to HK. If people do not want to go to Macau, there would not be traffic. If foreign capital doesn't want to invest in China, HK economy will dwindle, as shown by many metrics now.

[@happymelon7129]

😅U$A is much more draconian than HK. Relatively , HK is so kind. HK Legislative Council Complex RIOT sentence for 4 years. U$A Capital Hill Riot "Proudboy" sentence for 22 years. Stewart Rhodes: 18 years Peter Schwartz: 14 years Thomas Webster: 10 years Jessica Watkins: 8.5 years .......

[@mcdudung3808]

Please tell me the name of this technique. 😁

[@happymelon7129]

2024-5-28, man who was convicted of assaulting Pe1osi's husband in 2022 was re-sentenced to 30 years. Relatively to Pe10si, HK is so kind..

[@generalx5220]

When I first entered Hong Kong in 2012 it was bustling and noisy, a year ago I went in, all new infrastructures all new developments getting ready for volume but it was just past Covid and I felt sad seeing everything under utilized. I hope to see HK become strong again, the banks need loosening and credit applications speedier. Support development and investment in local companies branching out. Stimulate growth by attracting back the youth, build housing like crazy make the place affordable again

[@mohannarendran8623]

Thank you for a well researched and well presented documentary.

[@ranochung]

with the new shenzen zhongsan bridge operate, this greater bay area will be more vibrant.. if HK not take this opportunity to develop more... they could be left behind..

[@alfong8279]

A great and superb piece of Asian Journalism, thanks.

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@desmondpun1773]

A Filipino domestic helper was diagnosed with leprosy, a serious bacterial infection, shortly after her arrival, causing considerable anxiety for her employer and highlighting potential gaps in the health screening process for foreign workers. The domestic helper, employed by a Hong Kong family through a local employment agency, started showing symptoms such as red spots and swelling in her limbs within weeks of starting her job. Her condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to her admission to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with leprosy on 14th June, 2024, believed to have been contracted in her home country, the Philippines. Reference: “Leprosy diagnosis of Filipino domestic helper in HK distresses employer, compensation denied by agency citing clean health report”

[@AIisMyBff]

Good comprehensive coverage

[@donvongprachanh1484]

Let's go my Asian people rise together as one and show the world 🌎 what Asian are made of 💪

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@alphaTrader.oo1]

Sgpore have overtook HK as Asia Financial hub while you making this vid

[@calvinbc1601]

The population in greater bay area and HK is dropping since the beginning of COVID (2021), the aging and new demographic is a problem to this country. One of the way to counter the effect is to utilize and speed up the Ai so that the country can keep it's Demographic Dividend advantage

[@HappyDT]

I hope the youth of Hong Kong and Overseas Chinese of ASEAN especially Malaysia will be wise to take advantage of the opportunities that GBA may offer them. TOGETHER, they can contribute to the Motherland and also prosper tremendously themselves.

[@RodrigoPalma700]

Thanks.

[@PeterMsk2023]

For the CCP the primary objective of the "Greater Bay Area" initiative appears to be the deliberate reduction of Hong Kong's financial prominence. This strategy is emblematic of the CCP's iron-fisted approach to governance and its willingness to pursue its goals at any cost, including the autonomy and economic significance of Hong Kong. it becomes clear that the CCP's actions are not merely about regional development but are part of a calculated effort to consolidate control and suppress dissent. This approach underscores the lengths to which the CCP is willing to go to maintain its grip on power, often at the expense of economic efficiency and individual freedoms - the current “Spot and Report” campaign says it all.

[@thirtynine540]

People, get your facts right! Pearl of the Orient can refer to one of many places. It can refer to Hong Kong, transliterated from 東方之珠. At least google before commenting.

[@paulnicolaparua300]

Don't you know that anyone can edit Wikipedia? Since it can be edited, then this means that it's not a good reference for those making a thesis. Are you basing your reference from Wikipedia??

[@evilydal]

Google is never a trusted website especially wiki

[@elleteo]

@@paulnicolaparua300you haven’t heard of the song 东方之珠? Go get your facts right before trying to diss others.

[@paulnicolaparua300]

​@@elleteo a songwriter can also be misinformed. FYI

[@ditsygirl5409]

Most of the time pearl of the orient refers to HK but others can take the title and we will feel awkward…

[@johnj.kalachuchi6495]

HongKong would be overshadowed by the Cities of Shanghai, Shenzen, and their likes. Just based from my opinion. Basic logic that the Central Government would put emphasis in the development of a financial hub created by the party/`s central government. And the central government perceived Hongkongers not your typical Chinese. (Sons and daughters never raised by them). So they would try to develop a financial district that would be the symbol of China, according to their image. For me the beauty of HongKong and Macao is having that unique identity. The crossbreed of East and West. The vibrant territory may loose some of its glitters/shine incase the west migrated out of the area.

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

Why don't ask a real Hong Konger? Singapore is only lucky that she is an independent country but still needs to be aware of CCP's all aspects of intervention and even political subversion. CCP PRC China has been sending hundreds of thousands CCP members and millions of brain washed PRC nationals to penetrate into HK society even ever since before 1997 handover. HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easily passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@taiwanstillisntacountry]

HK SAR of the PRC, has a bigger FOREX then most Asian countries. Dont worry about HK SAR of the PRC, it has the backing of the richest country of the world. Worry about regime change in little-D-boi's country 😂😂😂

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@kito1san]

No worries. The Chinese government can fix that and have it moved to Shenzhen or Shanghai.

[@Doggiedogedog]

Hong Kong was rich because it used to be the only way to invest in the mainland or China for the rest of the world. Since 1990 that was no longer the case so Hong Kong began to decline since then

[@huangzongming8226]

Hk will be the gateway to mainland China, the best place to connect to other parts of China for opportunities and development

[@kingwing3203]

现在不太需要了

[@vueport99]

I think you need to visit China. That statement was still true 10 years ago. But that's before China destroyed HK

[@doujinflip]

HK was always the gateway to Mainland China, but now that it's effectively reabsorbed it no longer has that unique selling point.

@@vueport99 HK has never been destroyed stop being hyperbolic. Most of the economic effects in Hong Kong were existent before. If anything people trying to claim Hong Kong independence almost destroyed the city.

[@Carlos1116]

I think you are 20 years behind, mainland China don't need a gateway anymore. People can go right in to the mainland without HK.

[@CharlieTangoLaw]

Why go Hongkong if it's just another China city? go Shenzen more opportunity or Guangzhou for us importers HKD don't mean anything now.

[@Hkchinese888]

I live in a 2mx2m cubicle room in Sham Shui Po, State of HK

[@user-kg9rb5dc7w]

Shame, isn't it! The very rich would eventually become enemy of the poor at large. So will the Govt.

[@123vi50]

Housing is the problem young people are leaving to other countries they cannot afford to live in Hong Kong government is not doing enough for housing reform and public housing learn from Singapore.

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@happymelon7129]

😂😂😂 Singapore U$ EU UK NS Law much more draconian than HK. CNA can compare.

[@peterwong8401]

从海洋文明到农业帝国文明的转变，可能对香港的经济和社会结构产生影响??

[@Puntonghua]

It never lost it’s shine

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@morechillis]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bhubestakesoponsatien1143]

HKG will be better when all cost is a low as ChinA , then can go forward , westerners make it far too expensive , not real , all Spies Station, where local can go , blame who ?

[@user-kg9rb5dc7w]

Well said

[@kayjaylin]

Isn't Shanghai the pearl of the orient

[@jameschou888]

Singapore is now

[@tobyli52]

Shanghai was called the Paris of the Oriente. Now it is just uniquely known as Shanghai. That says enough about

[@pbworld7858]

@@tobyli52 That's because Paris has become a dump.

[@lokesh303101]

Pearl of Asia-Pacific!

[@charlbodondele8631]

Xi'an city has been the capital of China for 800 years, and now it cannot even compare to most first tier cities. Initially, Hong Kong was just a small fishing village, at some point, it became the city with the highest economy. However, in history, it was just a flash in the pan.

[@jimmytan2208]

Tax the RLD and allow casinos to suphon profit from Macau😂

[@JML-el2yf]

No, it will not regain its shine. Because it's not in XiJinping 🐻Thought 🤣

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

Why don't ask a real Hong Konger? Singapore is only lucky that she is an independent country but still needs to be aware of CCP's all aspects of intervention and even political subversion. CCP PRC China has been sending hundreds of thousands CCP members and millions of brain washed PRC nationals to penetrate into HK society even ever since before 1997 handover. HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easily passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@jonaspete]

Not under CCP regime

[@brilliant888]

No

[@mikaelchung1034]

Hey, CNA has become an promotion agent for China?

Learn to speak english correctly my guy. Also stop being a fragile man child. Any good news coming out of china makes you cry which speaks volumes .

[@Zergcerebrates]

Does it really matter? This was a very well made documentary and it shows the changes and opportunities available in the Greater Bay Area. Don’t be sour of China’s progress.

[@pikachus5m166]

Only if you're a Hanjian.

[@JK-ws3qi]

I think the Philippines was called the "Pearl of the Orient." Not Hongkong.

[@brianlowe3529]

Philippine. The pearl of shoes 👠

[@lainfonet]

CNA's cover is also imitating BBC by adding a gloomy filter, becoming increasingly unprofessional.

[@yaphonghor4409]

Pearl in the Orient? Just look at the HK housing units, they all are like bird cages...PEARL?

[@johnji3537]

Hong Kong is just another Chinese city. The downfall of HK going forward is that it's too expensive to live there and the cost of doing business is way more costlier than the most expensive Chinese city. All HK's money making sectors like banking, property development, and so on have been in deep decline. The economic environment is very bleak going forward for Hong Kong.

[@shencheanglow3726]

Hongkong was destined to gradually loosing its glamour in the 21st century like any old trading post in history. It was inevitable because of China's rise in important, and excellent facilities in all its coastal cities. They do not need middle men in dealing with outside world since Premier Teng opening up china and joining WTO. Hong kong can fit in as another outpost of china in the new century. Unfortunately the idea was torpedoed by foreign agents and corrupt politicians mostly holding foreign passports. We will see those left behind will wake up to the reality.

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

Why don't ask a real Hong Konger? Singapore is only lucky that she is an independent country but still needs to be aware of CCP's all aspects of intervention and even political subversion. CCP PRC China has been sending hundreds of thousands CCP members and millions of brain washed PRC nationals to penetrate into HK society even ever since before 1997 handover. HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easily passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@kito1san]

You sound just like a mouth piece of china and the current hk chief / executives. Bet you are so scared of the national safety laws to write such a piece that is broadcast daily in hk to brain wash the residents there. Just laughable.

[@tschoong3897]

The going ahead for Hong Kong will be tough. But the origin of Hong Kong people is Guangdong, so they will be able to blend in mainland China. Hong Kong will have to reinvent itself. Hong Kong has still a slight advantage up to now when it comes to the world outside China and it masters the English language and systems better than the mainland. Singapore will have similar challenges as Hong Kong. But Hong Kong people has the mainland to expand to contrary to Singapore.

[@serriajohn]

Russia signed development deal with China and North korea in far east region, this area might be developing very quickly. not sure when South korea and Japan will rush in this development project.

[@serriajohn]

Russia is underestimated trading partner. HK shall bridge the financial cooperation.

[@gotmyonu1027]

Really... Hkers interviewed wouldn't dare to say anything else... Naturally, they paint a ROSEY picture... In reality.... Not sure.

[@kevinlin4895]

Just curious.. what country DOESN'T criminalize sedition, secession, conspiracy eith foreign agents?

[@freeman10000]

I live in Western Australia and I am free to campaign for Western Australia to be an independent country from the rest of Australia. In Hong Kong if you campaign for its independence from China you go to gaol. Big difference. Where I live I am free. In Hong Kong you are not free, the dictator in Beijing calls the shots.

[@xxoo-lp6vc]

​@@freeman10000You can try in Singapore 😂 to check what will happen to you.

[@loneranger9376]

@@freeman10000 That is hardly a suitable comparison

[@kl9518]

​@@freeman10000 why do you campaign for freedom if you are free. 😂

[@kevinlin4895]

@@freeman10000 what about Spain? Pretty sure they criminalize calling for independence. Look at those poor sods advocating for independent Catalonia. Is Spain a dictator too? How about the residents of Falklands who want to unite with Argentina? Is UK a dictator too? And let's not forget, how about the beacon of freedom and liberty, your daddy, the good ol' US of A? Chapter 115 of the criminal code devoted to "treason, sedition, and subversive activities" is your daddy a dictator too? Pretty sure the laws of your country also outlaws conspiracy with foreign agents to incite revolts. Almost all countries in the world do.

[@stevenkee61]

It's already gone forever.

What do you mean its just begun.

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@sonnyng9701]

GBAE integration with the mainland is inevitable and undoubtably beneficial for HK in the long term. However, this gain will be offset by HK losing its status as one of the major international financial hubs, affecting the city adversely. This phenomenon has already begun, with decreasing FDI, departure of foreign enterprises and talents. HK certainly benefit when it integrates with other cities in the area, what happens when China economy continues its current trajectory and faces additional economic headwinds? No common law, no financial transparency, stability and investor confidence. This documentary also ignores another large negative impact, how this close integration will affect ordinary HKongers, who are way more Westernized in terms of tastes and mindsets than the mainlanders. Where to migrate to in Asia that has this old HK economic dynamics and freedom? Well, just follow rich mainlander and HK migrant$$$ to Singapore!

[@cktlsl]

Hong Kong already game over

[@Wayne-tb8tk]

It could most definitely regain the shine, but only if it can be autonamus !!!

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

Why don't ask a real Hong Konger? Singapore is only lucky that she is an independent country but still needs to be aware of CCP's all aspects of intervention and even political subversion. CCP PRC China has been sending hundreds of thousands CCP members and millions of brain washed PRC nationals to penetrate into HK society even ever since before 1997 handover. HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easily passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@handymathph6053]

Excuse me, Philippines is known as pearl of the orient... Even title you are grabbing....

[@taiwanstillisntacountry]

CNA, uses Bollywood movies as their sources. Very embarrassing.

[@d00mch1ld]

The reporters Cantonese is very good.

[@albertwoodeasy9021]

然後哪。。。kills me!

[@lainfonet]

Hong Kong has the worst service attitude in the world. Even Hong Kong residents prefer not to spend their money in Hong Kong; they would rather go to other cities in the Greater Bay Area, such as Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Zhuhai, and Macau, to spend their money.

[@davee2056]

I travel to HK often. It is very far from being convenient on the mainland side. There's a crush of people, the queues are ridiculous, mainlanders are savages when it comes to waiting in line, and you have to pass customs. There are some differences between the two societies. HKers know how to wait in a line, respect personal space, don't spit or urinate in the street, and most can speak English. These differences are never more visible than during the commute between the mainland and HK.

[@user-st1nu5ul1d]

你一定没有去过大陆！ 说到小便，满大街屎尿， 怎么赢得过美国呢！

[@syamil9912]

Well... it wouldn't be long before HK would be absorbed and merged into the Greater Bay Area just like how the city of Toronto merge with the surrounding cities and become one and the same administrative wise in 2006... then again there is also San Francisco Bay Area...where the cities had identifies as different sets of cities...(San Fran is San Fran...which is diferent from Oakland and San Jose etc....)

[@Abraham-uk4xy]

Hong Kong will do just fine. Throughout centuries that place has been through a lot but always survived. Of course you compete with HK. You will be happy when its down. So what if a few hundred thousand leave? More space for the rest in a crowded city. For every.local who leaves three mainlanders want to take their place.

[@hondohavlicek5252]

and the make the space more crowded

[@Abraham-uk4xy]

@@hondohavlicek5252 good the hongkongers go to mainland. They integrate the economy. Those who go to UK what the British government will give you? You can be a chef or taxi driver. Living in HK is better with all the struggles. You go to Ang moh country you are still second class citizen

[@hondohavlicek5252]

@@Abraham-uk4xy well, it’s a personal choice. There are elite scientists or professionals whose parents were taxi drivers barbers - new immigrants to a new land who struggled to make their next generation better off. Worth sacrificing? Again, personal choice and there is no guarantee for success but there are opportunities.

[@Abraham-uk4xy]

​​@@hondohavlicek5252 Hong Kong is too lenient to take the migrants back. If after a few years they cry they can come back. Like those who went before the handover. Hong Kong should tighten up. You gone, you gone. You deserted Hong Kong for greener pastures remain there forever with your family. Not back and forth. Let people be in Hong Kong who love Hong Kong and struggle with it through ups and downs.

[@jokobodo4696]

hong kong is doomed, no matter what nonsense the chief executive of hong kong said

[@kito1san]

Hk is in denial. The Chinese government doesn't care as their plans to divert all assets and financial hubs had completed. Hk is just another Chinese city. The big greater bay area is laughable as it's just an excuse to give hope that the Chinese government even cares.

[@zionistpos1092]

Still better than Singapore a lapdog of the west lmfao

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

Why don't ask a real Hong Konger? Singapore is only lucky that she is an independent country but still needs to be aware of CCP's all aspects of intervention and even political subversion. CCP PRC China has been sending hundreds of thousands CCP members and millions of brain washed PRC nationals to penetrate into HK society even ever since before 1997 handover. HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easily passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@yaoliang1580]

Enjoy the bovine manure fed to you by your corrupt leaders fake news propaganda

[@shaqisumari304]

Wondering will India catch up to this

[@guens01]

Lol. India? How does India become part of this conversation? India is 300 years behind China.

[@pompeo9116]

This program did not mention one thing. China will become the biggest economy in the world! West will look toward East and they will come to Hongkong as finance hub to connect with mainland China. Hongkong will outperform Singapore in this sense!

[@hondohavlicek5252]

You are entitled to your OPINION

[@lawrenceliao1550]

China will keep HK as a special economic zone. Shenzhen ‘s prosperity depends on this special zone for HK’s special financial condition which China will not able to do. This is already proven by the way China handle the 2019 riot.

[@reviewdarijepang318]

See,,, every country has its own shining times ❤❤❤ and now it is time for HK to pass to the mainland ❤…

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

Why don't ask a real Hong Konger? Singapore is only lucky that she is an independent country but still needs to be aware of CCP's all aspects of intervention and even political subversion. CCP PRC China has been sending hundreds of thousands CCP members and millions of brain washed PRC nationals to penetrate into HK society even ever since before 1997 handover. HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easily passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@rainz007]

can not

[@Lonewolfinvestor888]

HK container port is down. Western financial firms are leaving HK in large numbers. With more Western countries not giving HK trade privileges. Rich people leaving HK. Young people want to leave HK to mainland to find opportunities. Retail and f&b struggling with more people going Shenzhen to spend money. I don’t know how GBA benefit HK. I am more concerned with JB hollowing out Singapore. Can CNA do a program?

[@leetan4203]

Western firms can leave. No worries. The Western economies are either in coma or saddled with ultra high debts. Crime, drug and homelessness epidemic with totally dysfunctional governments. China will have 1.2bn in the middle income category by 2027- Brookings Institution. So those who leave good riddance then. Where would they go for long term gain! China’s growth plans are robust with development in so many mega first tier cities. Compare that with U.K., only London is something. That’s why U.K. is stuck with little growth! Lousy crumbling infrastructure, health care and education facilities!

[@timmyw5045]

With so many mainland teenagers suffering from the relocation of industry from mainland other Asian countries, HK's young people want to go to UK, Canada and Australia instead.

[@serriajohn]

China herself is the biggest support of HK, and I even do not mention the trade with BRICs and other global south countries. G7 is declining while global south is rising.

[@anthonytran7566]

@@leetan4203 China is number 1 my friend !!!!! Trung Quoc so 1 the gioi !!!!!

[@storage4539]

@@leetan4203 1.2 bn middle class by 2027 was a Brookings report back in 2020, right before the Chinese economy started to tank since the pandemic. Li Keqiang acknowledged there were 600 m Chinese making less than 1000RMB a month. With 1.4 bn ppl, it means 400 m ppl make less than 1000 RMB now need to become the middle class in 3 years. What-about-the-UK can't save the plight of the Chinese people.

[@summer031977]

Hong Kong will never regain its former glory. Singapore is the new pearl of the Orient.

[@taekachan9619]

Don't be so short-sighted. Revisit your doubt again in next 5 years.

[@summer031977]

@taekachan9619 If anyone is shortsighted, it is you. Wake up and smell the changes. HK has become the repressive pearl of the Orient.

[@TubersAndPotatoes]

Rule of Law? HK is becoming like a typical mainland PRC city.

[@ohlangeni]

Which is good. After all Chinese law and culture is superior to that of Europe

[@hejay1245]

Nothing changed except national security. Not even the removal of judges' wigs.

[@28excellent]

@@hejay1245 For real?

[@hejay1245]

@@28excellent Do you have any business plan that has anything to do with national security?I don't think you have the ability to do that. So you are safe and enjoy Hong Kong

[@atky7032]

which is good

[@PMdamiann192]

I live on HK

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

Why don't ask a real Hong Konger? Singapore is only lucky that she is an independent country but still needs to be aware of CCP's all aspects of intervention and even political subversion. CCP PRC China has been sending hundreds of thousands CCP members and millions of brain washed PRC nationals to penetrate into HK society even ever since before 1997 handover. HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easily passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@kito1san]

Good for you. How you like the national safety law. Just make sure you be a good citizen, ok?

[@nmew6926]

CNA is like a mini BSB NEWS

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easier passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" @kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" @martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" @WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" @memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@bananabear009]

This is really low quality journalism. Randomly picked a few parties to ask about their views on Hong Kong doesn't really tell the crisis in Hong Kong after the Chinese crackdown.

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

Why don't ask a real Hong Konger? Singapore is only lucky that she is an independent country but still needs to be aware of CCP's all aspects of intervention and even political subversion. CCP PRC China has been sending hundreds of thousands CCP members and millions of brain washed PRC nationals to penetrate into HK society even ever since before 1997 handover. HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easily passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!

[@cinnamunbun]

Or maybe you just wanted to hear bad news and they didn't satisfy your expectations

[@bananabear009]

@@cinnamunbun I don’t need to rely on CNA to know what Hong Kong is like now. That’s why I know it’s bad journalism.

[@user-st1nu5ul1d]

@@bananabear009 是的是的，香港现在崩溃了，香港人都在吃草！！

[@calvinbc1601]

I wish we can possess a better transportation in here across the nation (west - east coast), but there's nothing here but only an increasing flight ticket price. When the economic growth rise again, the new HK and Greater Bay will soar again. And most of the HK residents have the Mainland Travel Permit so that they travel NORTH 北上 every day, now the system will extending to those foreigners with HK permanent residence. oh yeah I think I need to renew my HK ID card and Mainland Travel Permit this year too...

[@paulpoon7253]

Now is NEW HK, Fully Mainlandized 💯

[@M3.Lorenzo]

De-Colonialized is the term you were searching for. You're welcome.

[@jol166]

yes. hongkong city , choina

[@cheongtuckchee8341]

Philippines used to be rich but made poor by Ferdinand Marco and now his son is going to hold back its potential by siding with that crook Biden against China. What a pity for my fellow Catholics!

[@cheongtuckchee8341]

Hong Kong people were enriched by Shanghainese entrepreneurs after worldwar2 so this time people from Guangdong and Shenzhen will bring it up again.

[@jameschou888]

Chinese Malaysians wished they are part of it

[@donie5828]

Hongkong is not the "Pearl of the Orient" its sobriquet for the Philippines.

[@darkmatter5424]

Eww no. Philippines is like the trash of the orient.

[@klkoo3137]

Penang is the Pearl of the Orient.

[@brianliew5901]

Penang is the Cli--toris of the Orient. 😂😂😂😂

[@wrhytz]

@@brianliew5901 lol

[@brianliew5901]

@@wrhytz Btw, I'm Malaysian. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@alphaTrader.oo1]

It's a slump compare to other metropolis

[@wrhytz]

@@brianliew5901 ASEAN countries have Oriental Cli-toris Capital. I am Pinoy. 🏀🌊😅🖕

[@alfredoicapiello2031]

21:00

[@dantheman173]

Manila Pearl of the Orient Seas, the historical sobriquet for the Philippines. Manila, the capital of the Philippines, historically called the "Perla del Oriente" since 1751.

[@blog_ni_bam1985]

other places that called Pearl of the Orient Manila Philippines, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Penang, Saigon, Sri Lanka, Goa, Phnom Penh

[@horridohobbies]

32:00 "Hong Kong's new draconian national security law." Draconian? The USA and UK also have national security laws, and they are far more "draconian." Do your research and you will learn the truth. Basic Law required Hong Kong to enact a national security law decades ago, but Hong Kong's Legislative Council shirked its responsibility. Beijing had no choice but to step in and rectify the matter. This is the only reason that order and peace have been restored to Hong Kong.

[@3066961]

hahhah ... USA and UK also have national security laws, really? same as hk? or very different?

[@louisayu9139]

Uk 's security law is even stricter than hk. Don't make idiotic comments if you don't know

[@jklee5419]

So what is the difference?

[@horridohobbies]

@@jklee5419 Google is your friend. I'm not the local library.

[@vueport99]

Are you ok? China is the only country with zero rules of law. It's about time you get out of your well and go visit and live in China and compare things to UK and USA.

[@ksneoh3572]

The title is very misleading, with a thinly veiled attempt to smear China. "Regain Its Shine?" This clearly tried to portray a "decline" after the 1997 return to the fold of the motherland. Do remember also that Beijing has to honour its promise of 50 years of autonomy to HK.

[@tkh2944]

Subtle us psyop narrative ?😅

[@HowToAbuse]

hi

[@nguyenlamanh2919]

China has lots of achievements to proud. But there are also setbacks. In the 90s, HK is the financial centre of East Asia, in its own rank. Now, we also have Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai, etc. If you just shut down any slightly negative opinion, then you never improve. Luckily, the Chinese know this.

[@92439375]

Regain means no shine now , zero misleading

[@mantapdjiwa9768]

CNA SCMP = western media pretend to be asia

[@jchen6480]

This channel should look at how totalitarian Singapore is . Don’t judge HK for its past and future , look after yourself Singapore , HK is more prosperous than you 😅

[@America_bombsTSMC]

it is shining all the time and happy to join the great bay. check 800thousands hkers crossing the border in july1 holidays. who cares the bad mouthing of this web site.

[@downundabrotha]

I have cousins that grew up in HK and loved it. After the Protests a lot of Internationals did not feel safe. Not because of the protestors but the excessive force of Police and thugs that would attack anyone trying to protest. It's calmed down but The Central Govt has tarnished the pearl we used to love.

[@8xHN-qr8xr]

Why don't ask a real Hong Konger? Singapore is only lucky that she is an independent country but still needs to be aware of CCP's all aspects of intervention and even political subversion. CCP PRC China has been sending hundreds of thousands CCP members and millions of brain washed PRC nationals to penetrate into HK society even ever since before 1997 handover. HK will not reshine under the Beijing's direct administration but will become a battle field within years. The only reason that Beijing's taken over of the full control of HK administration is eyeing on the trillion HKD of reserves of HK people. Billions or even in tens of billions HKD can now and were already been easily passed in the legislation under Beijing's direct control. Land and the HKD reserves are used to fuel CCP's dream in Chips industry or the oversupply of PRC infrastructure construction industry. Anyone who understands HK language aka HK Cantonese, can search "城寨 Singjai" kowloonsingjai , "martin oei" martinoeiyoutube , "Whirling Clouds Valley" WhirlingCloudsValley , "謎米 memehongkong" memehongkong and benefits from the real Hong Kongers' view. Everyone in the world should have awaken and experiencing China's threat to the World under an insane administration in PRC China since Trump's presidential administration. HK's future lies on when PRC China collapses and breaking up into small nations or CCP/PLA's invasion on Taiwan and only then, HK will return to the british administration as the consequence of PRC's violations of the International Law on Sino-British Joint Declaration and HK will become an important military base for the US/NATO, which is crucial to the real benefits of the democratic world and the safety of Taiwan and the countries surrounding South China Sea. God bless Hong Kong and Hong Kongers!