Hong Kong departure tax proposal faces backlash as insensitive amid economic uncertainty
• Hong Kong Liberal Party proposed a departure tax for land and sea travelers to address budget deficit, but idea slammed as "insensitive"
• Economists warn tax could undermine integration with mainland China and Hong Kong's role in Greater Bay Area
• Suggest focusing on measures to stimulate economy like removing property and stock market cooling measures
• Politicians argue tax could backfire by encouraging more mainland spending from Hongkongers
• Experts say government should prioritize infrastructure projects with quicker returns and caution unnecessary spending