Hong Kong, Singapore and the new China gateway

Even if it is true that Hong Kong’s importance for China is fading, how much does this matter? — Reuters

THERE is a growing perception that Hong Kong is losing its allure as a gateway to and from China. One of the questions that analysts and economists are pondering is: To what extent can Singapore fill the emerging gaps?

Over the past three years, several reports point to international companies being forced to reconsider their future in Hong Kong.