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             Favourable Business Environment
             
              18. Hong Kong is recognised internationally as one of the world's 
              freest economies. We have a robust legal system, a level playing 
              field, a stringent market regulatory system, a liberal foreign exchange 
              regime, the free flow of information, a clean government, a sound 
              financial position and a simple taxation system. Hong Kong's vibrant 
              lifestyle and socio-cultural mix make it a home away from home for 
              entrepreneurs and executives from around the globe. 
              19. Hong Kong's infrastructure is world-class. Hong Kong International 
              Airport has received widespread acclaim. We lead the world in international 
              air cargo throughput while our container port has consistently ranked 
              number one in the past decade. Our state-of-the-art telecommunications 
              provide close links to every corner of the earth. The combination 
              of this soft and hard infrastructure provides a favourable environment 
              welcomed by all businesses.  
               
               
               
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