Once the jewel of Asia, Hong Kong seemed to have it all. From international finance to fine fashion, the city was the hub of the region and the gateway to China. Tourists flocked there in their millions to enjoy the shopping and dining, the ferries to Kowloon, the colourful double-decker trams, the funicular railway to Victoria Peak, the roar of the crowd at Happy Valley racecourse and the bustle of the Stanley markets.
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