There is a fundamental disconnect between China’s world-leading modern success and the perception held by many in Hong Kong, particularly young people. Making travel easier between the two places would help change this.
John Hanzhang Ye is a PhD student in science and technology history at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and also holds an MPhil degree in sociology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He writes about Hong Kong identity, heritage conservation policy and science and technology related policy in Hong Kong.