Hong Kong, the Pearl of the Orient. In 1979, an American scholar coined the term "Four Asian Tigers" to describe the economic rise of South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Just three days ago, on February 10, 1991, the Chinese-American scholar Ezra Vogel publicly introduced the concept of the "Four Asian Tigers" to a wider audience. The city was a hub of finance, trade, and shipping—a symbol of high modernization and commercial vitality.
Qi Tongwei had risen to global prominence in an almost unbelievable fashion. The legend of him making ten billion in seven days in Hong Kong served as a testament to the city being a land of legendary opportunities.
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