Like Harbin, Hong Kong should focus on what makes it unique

Like Harbin, Hong Kong should focus on what makes it unique

[South China Morning Post] - 02/19/2025

Harbin’s attraction for visitors lies in its distinctive weather and Russian legacy. In the same way, Hong Kong should draw on its colonial past and local colour.



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