How can a crisis in Asia impact jobs and profits in United Kingdom?

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The UK is still very tied to Hong Kong.
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Many of our economies are interrelated. People tend to react to what they see on the news. There are many companies who have either moved facilities to Asia or do major purchases of products from that part of the world. If supplies are disrupted, then those who deal with these companies could be adversely affected. Unless distributors and retailers receive merchandise they have nothing to sell. If they have nothing to sell, then there is no need for as many people. Jobs and profits could suffer until alternate supplies may be found or the issues in that region were resolved.
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