Hong Kong still attractive despite threat from China

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The Hong Kong investment market, historically dominated by the property and financial sectors, may h...

The Hong Kong investment market, historically dominated by the property and financial sectors, may have to find itself a new role in the future, say fund managers. Traditionally, Hong Kong was always the gateway to mainland China and the rest of Asia. It operates one of the largest ports in the Asian region and has excellent transport and communications links, making it a major transport hub. However, Hong Kong is no longer the only entry-point to the Chinese market and China itself is starting to compete with Hong Kong. 'Hong Kong will have to reinvent itself,' says Margaret Ga...

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