Hong Kong's economy is recovering, but its freedoms are not

Mainland Chinese tourists look at sunset from a hill in Hong Kong, April 26, 2023. Living in Hong Kong today means juggling contradictory feelings. In 20 interviews, many said that when they focus on business indicators and everyday life, they see a recovery gathering pace after years of travel restrictions. But when it comes to anything political, the openness and freedoms that were once hallmarks of the Chinese-ruled former British colony seem permanently gone. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte, File)