Hong Kong

Yung YAU

doi:10.1002/9781118568446.eurs0140

Hong Kong

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Since its changeover from a British colony to a special administrative region of China in 1997, Hong Kong has experienced great changes in political, economic, and social terms. Heavy blows from the global economic downturns and a widespread local epidemic weakened the economic pillars. At the same time, the role of financial hub has been threatened by competitors like Singapore and Shanghai. The democratization of Hong Kong has resulted in a polarized society. Hong Kong also faces other challenges arising from an aging population, unaffordable house prices, urban sprawl, and wealth inequality.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Urban and Regional Studies
Publisher	Wiley
Pages	850-857
ISBN (Electronic)	9781118568446
ISBN (Print)	9781118568453
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118568446.eurs0140
Publication status	Published - 15 Apr 2019
Externally published	Yes

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