Positioning and the Way Forward

22. Hong Kong enjoys many advantages conducive to continued development. Following comparative studies, the Commission on Strategic Development has clearly set out Hong Kong's positioning as a window on the world for the Mainland, a major city in China and Asia's world city excelling in high value-added services. To continue moving forward, Hong Kong must build on its existing strengths as well as foster further economic growth by applying new knowledge and utilising the latest technology.

23. Many Hong Kong enterprises started off in the processing trade. They later moved into designing, establishing their own brand names, and entering the international market. This is one example of adding value. By applying computer animation to movie production and businesses such as entertainment and advertising, our outstanding software programmers are also adding value. The creativity of Hong Kong people provides the scope to add value in various trades.