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China’s Cities: Understanding Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen
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China’s Cities: Understanding Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen

Qing He
Huxiu, 2019
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Mass migrations of Chinese rural people to cities have altered industries and wealth in China’s metropolitan areas. This article by writer Qing He from the social science blog Zhi Ben She discusses the changing landscapes of Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen and how their economies might fare going forward. Beijing was noticeably left off the list, likely because the writer wanted to focus on business centers. Beijing, being the capital of China, is a city heavily influenced by politics. 

Take-Aways

  • In little more than a decade, mainland Chinese attitudes toward Hong Kong have changed from admiration to condescension.
  • Hong Kong’s manufacturing industry has declined, while other industries remain strong. 
  • Hong Kong’s main challenges are land shortage, loss of talent and large corporations to other cities, declining domestic investments, and inefficient political and social governance. 

About the Author

Qing He is the founder and editor in chief of the social science blog Zhi Ben She. 

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