# Hong Kong Economy

The Vanishing Bridge: Prominent HKEX Economist Ba Shusong Caught in Beijing’s Opaque Dragnet

Ba Shusong, a leading economist and former HKEX executive who served as a critical link between Hong Kong and mainland markets, has reportedly been detained by Chinese authorities. His disappearance underscores the deepening reach of Beijing’s financial sector crackdown and the rising risks for high-profile intermediaries.