Beijing touts Hong Kong’s business bona fides amid rights restrictions
Voice of America
FILE - A sign in the shape of a hand with the colors of the Chinese national flag for fingernails and a "23" on its palm with reference to the controversial Article 23 law is carried by protesters at a rally in Hong Kong, Oct. 1, 2018.
“Since its return to China, Hong Kong has retained its status as an international financial, shipping and trade center, remained free and open, and maintained world-class business environment.”
A worker guts fish caught by Palauan fishermen at a fish market by Ngermalk Bay in Palau, Oct. 16, 2024. Map of Palau marine sanctuary and fishing zone A fishing boat that belongs to the Belau Offshore Fishers Inc. docks by the shore on Palau’s Malakal Island, Oct.16, 2024. Richard Rechirei, a Palauan fisherman, speaks with VOA at a ship repair shop in Palau, Oct. 16, 2024.