Simmer, boil, bubble

Hong Kong is forever on the boil. The vibrant territory is a complex blend of shiny new surfaces, ancient culture and exotic flavour all bound together in an area of just 424 square miles. While the jurisdiction has had a few economic stumbles along the way, Hong Kong's market continues to simmer during market downturns before rising back up to nearly bubble over in times of growth. Since the 1950s Hong Kong has been regarded as one of the world's leading financial centres, often said to be on par with centres such as London and New York. Despite intensive competition from nearby rivals s...