In terms of cultural dimensions, Hong Kong
has a moderately high PDI with a score of 68 which indicates
that it is a society that believes that inequalities are acceptable
and where individuals are influenced by formal authority
(Hofstede, 2014). Finally, SEA developments in Hong Kong
indicate the presence of SEA legislation and provisions for SEA
public participation including the presence of SEA application
in policy planning and public participation. Consequently,
Hong Kong’s moderately high PDI may explain its heightened
public participation due to general public exigency