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Which is better Taiwan or Hong Kong?
Congratulations to Taiwan for scoring slightly better than Hong Kong! While each destination has its own strengths, Taiwan fares better in terms of accommodation, nightlife, natural scenery and culture, whereas Hong Kong scores an edge in transport, shopping and urban landscape.
Why is Hong Kong significant?
Hong Kong was the world’s 6th largest trading entity in goods in 2020 (Note 1) – 8th largest importer and 6th largest exporter. The services sector is very important to the Hong Kong economy. It contributed to 93\% of the GDP in 2019 and accounted for 89\% of the total employment in 2020.
What is the appeal of Hong Kong as a city destination?
Hong Kong is best known as a shoppers’ paradise. There is, however, so much more to Hong Kong than shopping. Visitors can enjoy views of the city from high altitude, sample local food, celebrate festivals, watch sports competitions, and visit movie settings in the city.
Why are Hong Kongers protesting against extradition?
The extradition bill which triggered the first protest was introduced in April. It would have allowed for criminal suspects to be extradited to mainland China under certain circumstances. Opponents said this risked exposing Hongkongers to unfair trials and violent treatment.
What are Hong Kong’s protests really about?
Hong Kong’s protests started in June against plans to allow extradition to mainland China. Critics feared this could undermine judicial independence and endanger dissidents.
Why do Hong Kongers oppose the Hong Kong Reform Bill?
Opponents said this risked exposing Hongkongers to unfair trials and violent treatment. They also argued the bill would give China greater influence over Hong Kong and could be used to target activists and journalists. Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets.
What are the legal rights of Hong Kong?
It has its own judiciary and a separate legal system from mainland China. Those rights include freedom of assembly and freedom of speech. But those freedoms – the Basic Law – expire in 2047 and it is not clear what Hong Kong’s status will then be. Want to know more?