The simmering unease over Hong Kong housing
The Hong Kong property market is still booming. For how long depends on China.
Jennifer Hewett, Columnist
Jennifer Hewett writes on News specialising in Politics, Policy, Economy. Based in our Sydney newsroom, Jennifer is a senior national affairs columnist.
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