Following the Yuan

Following the Yuan

How fire tests China’s consciousness

From Ürümqi fire to Hong Kong fire, how human tragedies test consciousness of the people, society, and systems behind them.

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Yaling Jiang
Nov 29, 2025
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When talking to brands and organizations based in Hong Kong in recent years, I’ve been surprised at how separate they are from China’s digital ecosystem. Since the fire tragically broke out, I realized that it could be a blessing.

From the business perspective, HK’s gradual integration with mainland China has been largely positive, which has been exempl…

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