This time feels different, she said, as Hong Kong endures political, economic and social crises all at once. “During SARS,” she said, “people were still working together.”The new coronavirus, which has killed hundreds and sickened thousands in mainland China, has been much less prevalent in Hong Kong. As a result, people in this global city are feeling increasingly cut off. The multinational companies that helped make this city global are restricting travel there. And getting to Hong Kong is becoming increasingly difficult: Virgin Australia on Thursday joined United Airlines and American Airlines in cutting service.

Source: International New York Times February 07, 2020 14:37 UTC