Hong Kong's Lost Decade, as Shown by These 12 Global Surveys
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What’s ailing Hong Kong?
The Chinese enclave, long a favorite of the financial expatriate crowd for its low taxes, accessible beaches and vibrant nightlife, has seen its ranking slide across an array of international surveys in the past decade -- from the competitiveness of its airport to that of its best university. Singapore, which vies with Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Shanghai for supremacy among Asia’s financial centers, has held up somewhat better, while also suffering in some areas.