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How much does Hong Kong’s special status matter?

If Hong Kong’s special treatment under US law were revoked, the city would lose access to sensitive US technology and face an increased threat of US tariffs. The short-term economic damage would be manageable, but it would accelerate the erosion of Hong Kong’s status as an international business centre.

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