Hong Kong a launch pad for mainland business

Simon Galpin, director-general of Investment Promotion, InvestHK, presented the advantages of Hong Kong at the opening of the Hong Kong Pavilion at the 14th China International Fair for Investment & Trade, emphasizing Hong Kong is the ideal springboard for Chinese mainland enterprises exploring the international marketplace.

Enshrined by the "One Country Two Systems" concept, Hong Kong's enduring appeal is built on political stability, pro-business governance and free market principles. Its rule of law and robust protection of intellectual property is upheld by an independent judiciary. It has one of the world's lowest and simplest tax systems and first-class infrastructure. It boasts a skilled workforce with international business know-how and a good understanding of the mainland's business culture. As Asia's regional business hub, it has a vibrant and diverse business and professional services sector.

Hong Kong has the world's fifth busiest international passenger airport operating around 800 flights daily to more than 150 destinations, and for over a decade Hong Kong has had the world's busiest international cargo airport and one of the world's busiest container ports.