Hong Kong's corruption-free image takes a fall

Public perception that Hong Kong is relatively free of corruption has taken a battering, although it remains the freest economy in the world, says a report released by US think tank Heritage Foundation. The think tank's 2015 Index of Economic Freedom still ranked Hong Kong as freest among 178 places for the 21st year in a row. But Hong Kong dropped two places to 15th on its "freedom from corruption" rankings.

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