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are therefore being taken to assist the performance
of Hong Kong industry within the framework of the
territory's free enterprise economy.
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Trade Relations
33.
In keeping with its free port status, Hong
Kong has always practised free trade. There are no
protective tariffs or other restrictions on imports
of either goods or services. In turn, Hong Kong
manufacturers are expected to operate competitively
in world markets. The Hong Kong Government's aim is
to work for a freer and more open world trading
system and to ensure free and fair access for Hong
Kong made products and services in overseas markets.
It pursues these objectives, both through bilateral
trade relations with governments in Hong Kong's major
markets, and multilaterally by taking part in the
international trade organisations,
particularly the General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade (GATT). The territory's trade is also promoted
through the activities of the Hong Kong Trade
Development Council, which is a statutory body. In
particular, as a full contracting party to the GATT,
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