The fight against COVID-19 pandemic officially concluded in the beginning of 2023. Border reopening symbolized the reconnection with mainland China. Close cross-boundary ties, once disrupted, were reforging and citizens shared a strong sense of getting back on track. Despite improvement of democratic culture from the disappearance of violent scenes, political pluralism was not as vibrant. A stronger local support compensated the gradual decline in international perception and contributed to an overall growth in the 1C2S Index. The latest reading for 2023 H1 rose by 1.7% from 5.92 to 6.02.
1C2S Index (2023 H1)
