Letters | Anti-mainland sentiment in Hong Kong has been allowed to fester for too long
- Readers discuss the urgent need to address discrimination against mainland Chinese, the rumour mongering targeting organ donation, and effective use of the government’s open data portal
The sad thing is many mainland Chinese have lost their affection towards Hong Kong. While the mainland is developing at high speed and provides many opportunities for growth and prosperity, both in and outside China, Hong Kong is seriously lagging behind with its short-sightedness and narrow-mindedness.
Hong Kong has to revamp its school education and nurture students with a broader mindset and inclusive values.
More importantly, Hong Kong students must make more effort to understand Chinese history and current developments in the country for their own sake. Without a doubt, China’s influence will overtake other countries’ in the world in the next 20 years or even less, whether you like it or not.
One of my clients in Shenzhen has a big operation in Kenya and its bight young executives are busy travelling between China and Africa. Another client is expanding its business in central China and is recruiting more scientists.
