In the second of a two-part series on the economy as Hong Kong marks 29 years since its return to Chinese rule, Lo Hoi Ying and Leopold Chen look at the city’s efforts at closer integration with the nation and the opportunities and obstacles it presents. Part one can be found here.A question from his niece about how face masks should be recycled prompted materials scientist Eddie Yu to rethink sustainability and inspired him to develop biodegradable materials when he started his company, OKOsix, in Hong Kong in 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic.Five years on, the company has seen strong demand from Western markets such as Canada, Europe and Australia and is set to expand further in these economies.
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SAT · 2026-06-27 · 01:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0627-87802
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Hong Kong is betting on integration with mainland China but what are the risks?
This article, the second in a series on Hong Kong's economy, examines the city's push for closer integration with mainland China and the associated opportunities and risks. It highlights the story of materials scientist Eddie Yu, who founded OKOsix in Hong Kong in 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lo Hoi-ying,Leopold ChenSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-27 · 01:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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This article, the second in a series on Hong Kong's economy, examines the city's push for closer integration with mainland China and the associated opportunities and risks. It highlights the story of materials scientist Eddie Yu, who founded OKOsix in Hong Kong in 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Inspired by a question about face mask recycling, Yu developed biodegradable materials. His company has since experienced significant demand from Western markets like Canada, Europe, and Australia, and plans further expansion in these regions. The article, published as Hong Kong marks 29 years since its return to Chinese rule, explores the economic landscape of the city.
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Eddie Yu developed biodegradable materials and founded OKOsix in Hong Kong in 2021.
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OKOsix has seen strong demand from Western markets like Canada, Europe, and Australia.
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Hong Kong is integrating more closely with mainland China, presenting both opportunities and obstacles.
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OKOsix is set to expand further in Western economies.
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