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Professor Ming Sing of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology discussed with The Cipher Brief Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement and its impact on the former British colony’s relationship with Mainland China. Sing determines the success of Beijing’s economic reforms will play a crucial role in its relationship with Hong Kong.

The Cipher Brief: Could you give our readers a brief background on the Hong Kong protests and the Umbrella Movement? What makes this movement different than other protests in Hong Kong?

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