It would only work in Singapore or other places where the Government completely controls the use of land. So the Singaporeans and to some extend the people of Hong Kong have the luxury of having almost complete control of their small bits of earth which are isolated from the poverty and political instability of their neighbours. They have the benefits of being central to the growth and development of Southeast Asia and are isolated from the economic, political and social costs. As long as Southeast Asia continues to grow so will they. They have an important role to play in the development of Southeast Asia and China.
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