Hong Kong plunges into recession

Rolling protests have caused the economy to shrink 3.2% in three months

Hong Kong protests
Anti-government protesters at a rally in the Chinese-ruled territory
(Image credit: Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images)

Hong Kong’s economy has tumbled into its deepest recession since the financial crisis as months of pro-democracy protests forced shops to close, paralysed public transport, deterred tourists and slashed business investment.

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