Hong Kong economy takes a beating as protests reach 80 days

Asia's financial hub sees just one IPO in August while tourism declines

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Protesters clash with police in Hong Kong on Aug. 25. The demonstrations have continued for longer than the pro-democracy Umbrella Movement in 2014. © Reuters

TAKESHI KIHARA and YUSHO CHO, Nikkei staff writers

HONG KONG/SHANGHAI -- Protests in Hong Kong crossed the 80-day mark on Tuesday with no end in sight, dealing a heavy blow to a wide range of economic activities in the city from stock debuts to tourism.

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