Hong Kong’s neon signs demand for traditional signage is dwindling
Hong Kong’s neon signs are synonymous with its streets and even inspired scenes in the movie ‘Blade Runner.’ But the government says they’re a safety risk, so they’re being replaced with cheaper, more efficient lights.
Al Jazeera’s Laura Westbrook reports.
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