Hong Kong
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | July 23rd, 2002 | Trackback
In an effort to clean up city streets, Hong Kong has cracked down on littering and spitting, with “litter police” now handing out $77 fines on the spot. Not surprisingly, the fines are being met with resistance, so much so that the enforcers are being given martial arts training to defend themselves against attackers.
The depressed economy and high unemployment has caused a surge in petty crime, mostly committed by juveniles, in the first half of the year. Shoplifting and robberies are up, as are suicides among adults seeking to escape debt or despair. The increase in crime has generally not affected tourists.
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Hong Kong
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | July 2nd, 2002 | Trackback
Five years after being handed back to China, Hong Kong is looking for good news. The economy is depressed, property values have dropped by half, unemployment has tripled, and there is little enthusiasm for the head of government. As with other economic sectors, tourism is suffering. On the other hand, Hong Kong is still a key jumping off point to the mainland, and the hungry tourist economy means a warmer welcome for visitors.
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