This colum was first published in L’Express on 23rd December 2021 Under pressure from China, the “fragrant harbor” is undergoing a significant change in status, going from an international financial center to being a regional “supercenter”. “I don’t care!” was the response given by Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s chief executive, to the city’s main financial lobby, half of whose members announced the beginning of a wave of sackings made necessary by international travel restrictions. It…