All the Obstacles Hong Kong Faces to Regain Its Former Hub Glory

  • Resident exodus, shattered economy among domestic pressures
  • ‘Hello Hong Kong’ tourism campaign kicks off charm offensive
A promotional video featuring John Lee, Hong Kong’s chief executive, on a screen during the Hello Hong Kong campaign launch ceremony.Photographer: Lam Yik/Bloomberg
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For the first time since protests began in June 2019, Hong Kong has returned to a state resembling business as usual, with residents no longer facing transport shutdowns, quarantine, social distancing restrictions or a mask mandate.

Yet the legacy of the past few years means the city has a number of obstacles to overcome to return to its former condition.