A medically-proven hangover cure doesn't exist mainly because the economics are unviable. The high cost of clinical trials, potentially hundreds of millions of dollars, is prohibitive for a product that would likely be low-margin and based on non-patentable ingredients, offering no clear path to profitability.
The conviction of media mogul Jimmy Lai underscores the sweeping power of the 2020 national security law imposed by Beijing. This legislation has fundamentally altered Hong Kong's legal system, with an expected 95% of cases ending in conviction, effectively creating a legal apparatus for silencing dissent.
The Labour government, ironically led by London-native politicians, is enacting policies detrimental to the capital. This paradoxical strategy stems from the political calculation that London is now a solidly Labour city, meaning the party no longer needs to compete for its votes and can focus on other regions.
The global response to Jimmy Lai's conviction is more subdued than in previous years. Western leaders who once advocated for his release are now prioritizing trade deals and diplomatic engagement with China, showing how immediate economic interests can override and mute stated human rights concerns.