Hong Kong’s MTR chief has shrugged off the threat presented by a potential break-up of the operator’s railway monopoly, saying it would be unfazed if the government decides to open up the market.In an interview with the Post, Rex Auyeung Pak-kuen, chairman of the MTR Corporation, said the organisation welcomed potential competition.“I think this would strengthen the competitiveness of MTR Corp,” he said on Wednesday. “In fact, I welcome any move to open up the market and certainly won’t say no…
Tuesday 13 April 2021
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Hong Kong’s MTR Corp unafraid of competition, chairman says, would ‘welcome’ move to open rail market
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