What does Hong Kong bring to China’s economy?

Protesters take over the streets of Hong Kong last year. The global financial center is at risk of losing its special status with the U.S. Anthony Kwan/Getty Images

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As China cracks down on Hong Kong’s autonomy, we take a minute to examine the territory’s place in the world’s second-largest economy. Plus: a couple of Uncles David and, of course, cancelled summer plans.

Here are links to some of the stories we talked about today:

“How China’s Economic Boom Eclipsed Hong Kong” in Forbes
“Boston Marathon canceled for first time because of coronavirus pandemic” in ESPN
This tweet from occasional Make Me Smart co-host Kimberly Adams. Here’s her uncle’s Instagram account.

Uncle: What are you doing during the lockdown?
Me: I’m learning to play piano! You?
Uncle: I built “Gateway to the Imagination” in my backyard.
Me: 🤩😅 pic.twitter.com/HRpxE4oJok
— Kimberly Adams (@KA_Marketplace) May 26, 2020

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