Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong has successfully attracted over 160 billion HKD (approximately 145.8 billion RMB) in foreign direct investment from more than 1,300 companies between 2023 and mid-2025, significantly outperforming other Asian countries in the same period [4]. Group 1: Investment Attraction - The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency reported that nearly half of the new businesses are from mainland China, with the top five industries being financial services and fintech, innovation and technology, family offices, tourism and hospitality, and business and professional services [4][5]. - The performance indicators set in the 2022 Policy Address have been exceeded, with the target of attracting at least 1,130 companies and 770 million HKD in direct investment already surpassed [4]. Group 2: Corporate Expansion - Notable companies such as CATL and various tech firms are establishing operations in Hong Kong, indicating a trend of mainland companies using Hong Kong as a base for global market expansion [7][8]. - In 2024, over 500 companies are expected to enter Hong Kong, with a significant number being mainland enterprises [8]. Group 3: Advantages of Hong Kong - Hong Kong's financial infrastructure, flexible listing rules, low tax rates, and developed logistics systems make it an attractive destination for both mainland and international companies [10]. - The city serves as a bridge for mainland companies to enter international markets and for foreign companies to access the mainland market, leveraging its familiarity with international regulations and talent [10]. Group 4: Innovation and Technology - Companies like Baidu and Li Auto are investing significantly in Hong Kong, with plans to establish AI and chip R&D centers, further solidifying Hong Kong's role as a tech hub [14][15]. - The establishment of funds such as the 10 billion HKD "Innovation and Technology Industry Fund" aims to attract investments in strategic emerging industries, enhancing the local innovation ecosystem [15].

Group 1 - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has assisted over 1,300 overseas and mainland Chinese companies to establish or expand their businesses in Hong Kong from January 2023 to mid-2025, generating over HKD 160 billion in direct investment and creating more than 19,000 new jobs in the first year [1] - The largest source of assisted companies in the past two and a half years is mainland China, with 630 companies, followed by the United States with 113, the United Kingdom with 89, Singapore with 68, and Canada with 38 [1] - By industry, the highest number of companies assisted are in financial services and fintech, totaling 283, followed by innovation and technology with 275, family offices with 179, tourism and hospitality with 148, and business and professional services with 129 [1] Group 2 - The new capital investor entry scheme, managed by the investment promotion agency, has received 1,548 applications since its launch in March 2024, with 673 applications formally approved, verifying an investment amount exceeding HKD 21 billion, and is expected to bring in over HKD 46 billion in investment for Hong Kong [1] - The investment promotion agency will focus on financial services and fintech, innovation and technology, supply chain management and logistics, as well as sustainable development and the green economy, while promoting Hong Kong's soft power and cultural outreach to attract investment [2] - Over the past 25 years, the investment promotion agency has assisted more than 7,700 overseas and mainland companies to establish or expand their businesses in Hong Kong, creating over 95,000 jobs and accumulating direct investment of over HKD 440 billion [2]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency has assisted over 1,300 overseas and mainland enterprises in establishing or expanding their businesses in Hong Kong from January 2023 to mid-2025, resulting in over HKD 160 billion in foreign direct investment and creating more than 19,000 new jobs [1][2] - The agency has exceeded the performance indicators set in the 2022 Policy Address, achieving 1,301 enterprises assisted, HKD 1,684 billion in direct investment, and 19,136 jobs created [1][2] - The top five sources of assisted enterprises include Mainland China (630), other countries (671), with the United States (113), the United Kingdom (89), Singapore (15), and Canada (38) [1] Group 2 - The distribution of assisted enterprises by industry shows that the top five sectors are financial services and fintech (283, 22%), innovation and technology (275, 21%), family offices (179, 14%), tourism and hospitality (148, 11%), and business and professional services (129, 10%) [2] - The "New Capital Investor Entry Scheme," managed by the Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency and the Immigration Department, has been launched since March 2024, with data expected by June 2025 [2] - The agency aims to strengthen Hong Kong's connections with international markets, focusing on traditional markets in Europe and North America while exploring emerging markets [2] Group 3 - The agency will focus on four strategic industries: financial services and fintech, innovation and technology, supply chain management and logistics, and sustainable development and green economy [3] - The agency aims to promote Hong Kong's soft power and cultural exports to attract investment and drive industry development [3] - Over the past 25 years, the agency has assisted more than 7,700 enterprises from around the world, creating over 95,000 jobs and accumulating over HKD 440 billion in direct investment [3]

Group 1 - Hong Kong provides tailored support services for businesses, including tax system introduction, location assistance, and talent input facilitation [1] - From January to April this year, the Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency assisted 223 mainland and overseas companies to establish operations in Hong Kong, a 13% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - These companies are expected to bring over HKD 22.3 billion in direct investment and create more than 4,900 jobs in their first year, with over a quarter planning to set up international or regional headquarters in Hong Kong [1] Group 2 - The Hong Kong government collaborates with the Development Bureau and the Investment Promotion Agency to introduce existing and future economic land layouts to businesses interested in establishing operations in Hong Kong [2] - The Northern Metropolis development area is strategically planned to provide land and floor space for emerging industries and traditional sectors, with significant output expected in the coming years [2] - The Talent Services Office has received over 45,000 applications for talent entry programs from January to April 2025, with more than 35,000 approved, offering various support services to help newcomers integrate into Hong Kong society [2]