Hong Kong isn’t just a city. It’s a brand — one that’s taken a beating in recent years. The old image of Hong Kong, as a vibrant part of China where people could say almost anything they liked, has been damaged by a crackdown on dissidents, journalists and even artists. Now Hong Kong’s government is spending millions on a campaign to get the city’s mojo back. The World’s Patrick Winn reports.
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