Hong Kong is doing better than many people realize

Hong Kong is doing better than many people realize Updated: 2016-11-24 09:14 By Peter Liang If the gloomy economic outlook that is getting gloomier coupled with escalating home prices aren't enough to give you the blues, add to them the incessant political bickering that has made it impossible for any sensible discussions on major social issues. Many Hong Kong people must have read about Japan's lost decade marked by stagnant economic growth and declining competitiveness in the global marketplace. Anyone who has spent time in those cities can tell you that the various advantages that Hong Kong people have come to take for granted have remained unmatched. For instance, Hong Kong still has the most efficient public transport facilities, centered around the underground railway system, which is a source of pride for local people.