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For HK and Asia, the ‘East-meets-West’ cliché shows a lack of self-confidence

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By Brian Cheng

West Kowloon Cultural District says this year’s International Cultural Summit will “demonstrate Hong Kong’s commitment to acting as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.“

The same phrase frequently crops up in campaigns by the Tourism Board and fellow government departments. It has become especially popular since it was mentioned in the state’s latest Five-year Plan, and subsequently in the city government’s policy address.

A vintage government poster celebrating the 1997 Handover.
A vintage government poster celebrating the 1997…



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