Hong Kong’s crisis deepens as resignations fuel demands
Financial markets were on edge after the resignations of deeply unpopular Security Secretary Regina Ip and Financial Secretary Antony Leung, which raised fresh questions about the government’s ability to revive what was once one of the world’s most dynamic economies.
Mr Tung gave little explanation for the departures on Wednesday and did not name their successors. He kept his usual distance despite pleas from local newspapers to show more leadership.
