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Find out more about our donor programsThe National Security Law that entered into force in Hong Kong on 30 June is a game changer for the city. How are Hong Kong's authorities adjusting? How might this impact Hong Kong's role as a bridge to China and a major international financial center?
A closed-door, virtual discussion with
Matthew Cheung, GBM, GBS, JP
Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong SAR Government,
With analysis from
- Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Chief Economisnt for Asia-Pacific, Natixis, and Senior Fellow, Bruegel
- Marc Julienne, Head of China research, Center for Asian Studies, Ifri
Chaired by
Françoise Nicolas, Director, Center for Asian Studies, Ifri
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