Deeply Catholic and politically as correct as he is skilful, Donald Tsang has not failed to notice that March 8th is Ash Wednesday. "It's a bit ominous to me," says Hong Kong's finance secretary, since on this date he will not only be confessing his sins but also announcing the territory's new budget. His wry humour may have its purpose. For weeks, Mr Tsang and his minions have been softening up the media and public for what they appear to see as inevitable: the taxing of Hong Kong.
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