Hong Kong's comeback story turns terrible this year
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Dec 19, 2023, 05:05 IST | Updated: Dec 19, 2023, 05:05 IST
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2023 was meant to be the year that Hong Kong made a comeback to the global scene, kicking off a period tainted by protests, political repression, and covid restrictions. Instead, this year ended up being one of the worst years for the financial centre in recent memory. The hang seng index has dropped 15%, placing it among the largest decliners in the world.
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