Businesses uncertain about Hong Kong's reputation after protests

Posted On: Jul. 3, 2019 6:21 AM CST

Protesters break the windows of the Legislative Council building on the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China in Hong Kong, China July 1, 2019./ REUTERS

Businesses in Hong Kong said that recent protests could hit the city's status as a global financial hub and force companies to shift their headquarters elsewhere, Reuters reported. Protesters damaged Hong Kong's legislature building on July 1 over a controversial extradition bill, which would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial.