香港多措并举助力内地企业“出海”

Core Insights - The Hong Kong SAR government has officially launched the "Mainland Enterprises Going Global Task Force" to support mainland companies in expanding overseas [1][4] - Proposed measures include encouraging mainland banks to establish regional headquarters in Hong Kong, providing tax incentives, and promoting carbon emission accounting services [1] - The task force aims to create a one-stop platform for mainland enterprises to utilize Hong Kong as a launchpad for international markets [4][5] Group 1: Mainland Enterprises' Expansion - Mainland enterprises are accelerating their overseas expansion, with China's outbound direct investment flow projected to reach $192.2 billion in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 8.4% [2] - Hong Kong has become a key platform for mainland enterprises, with the number of companies with overseas and mainland parent companies in Hong Kong reaching a record high of 9,960, an increase of over 920 companies or 10% year-on-year [2] - The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency has assisted 286 mainland enterprises in establishing regional headquarters or financial centers in Hong Kong in the first half of this year, a 46% increase [2] Group 2: Hong Kong Stock Market - As of October 8, over 200 companies are queued to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with more than 90% being mainland enterprises [3] - Since the implementation of capital market cooperation measures by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, 115 mainland enterprises have listed in Hong Kong, raising over 228 billion HKD [3] - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has made efforts to attract more mainland enterprises by lowering listing thresholds and allowing rapid review mechanisms for large A-share companies [3] Group 3: Task Force Initiatives - The "Mainland Enterprises Going Global Task Force" was proposed in the Chief Executive's policy address and aims to integrate resources to attract mainland enterprises to use Hong Kong as a platform for international expansion [4][5] - The task force plans to discuss strategies and hold promotional activities by the end of 2025, providing tailored support in areas such as taxation, legal advice, and financing [5] - Hong Kong's dual protection in tariffs and legal frameworks, along with investment agreements with 33 overseas economies, enhances its attractiveness for mainland enterprises [5][6]