Stephen Roach has criticized Hong Kong, prompting a strong response from the Hong Kong government. Roach described Hong Kong's reply to his speech as showing a 'worrisome sense of denial'. In response, the Hong Kong government issued a lengthy rebuttal, stating 'facts speak for themselves'. The exchange, highlighted by NikkeiAsia, has sparked discussions on whether the city is 'over' and reflects the government's need to counter negative outlooks.
Alex Lo writes: “Hong Kong people’s image of mainland China and UK may be changing.” https://t.co/OdptMQQx8x #HongKong #UK #SCMPOpinion
China is tightening its grip on Hong Kong: https://t.co/7HHQx1bv3i
Hong Kong’s reply to Stephen Roach ‘reflects need to rebut negative outlooks’ https://t.co/yT1Yr7FP6C
Stephen Roach vs. Hong Kong government: Is the city 'over'? https://t.co/xrORrRBkwN
Spicy response from the Hong Kong government to @SRoach_econ “Facts speak for themselves” Here’s the government’s lengthy riposte https://t.co/KgqVoQmjj6 https://t.co/3X9yTYTSKp
Stephen Roach says Hong Kong reply to speech shows ‘worrisome sense of denial’ https://t.co/mbVlF5Uc2K