With thousands of pro-democracy protestors blockading the streets of Hong Kong’s main business district, the territory’s political crisis is showing no sign of dying down. The economy, which is already very weak, could easily be pushed into recession if the protests drag on. The impasse also threatens Hong Kong’s reputation as an international financial centre.
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