AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Opinion SeriesThe future of Hong KongIn this series, SCMP editor-in-chief Chow Chung-yan lays out his vision of what’s next for Hong Kong, from examining the impact of mainland China’s Pinglu Canal to highlighting the industries the city is best placed to succeed in. Updated: 17 Jun, 2026Advertisement[1]Opinion | Why another golden era for Hong Kong is just around the cornerThe city’s biggest growth catalyst of the next decade will be to embrace its role as China’s global treasury capital.