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March 29, 2026 BBC News
Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong

Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is positioning itself as a gateway for Chinese companies to access international markets by implementing policies to speed up share flotations and facilitate the establishment of mainland firms in the city. This strategy is seen as a way to promote Hong Kong's role as a hub for Chinese companies looking to expand globally. The move is also intended to support the economic development of Hong Kong.
Meanwhile, Wendy Chang of the Mercator Institute for China Studies, a Germany-based think tank, says Hong Kong is "fashioning itself as a connector to the outside world for Chinese companies", with policies to speed up share flotations and help mainland firms set up operations in the city.
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