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In addition, there are a large number of companies
which are not wholly-owned from Britain but in which
there is significant British investment or management.
In all, there is British involvement through direct
control, investment or management in close to 1,000 companies in Hong Kong. (Additionally 2,300 British
companies have agents in Hong Kong).
A Gateway to China and East Asia
* Hong Kong is the main gateway to trade with China - - 32% of China's total international trade passes through
Hong Kong.
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It is also one of the gateways to East Asia generally
60% of Hong Kong's trade is with the rest of East Asia.
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is a crucial link in the increasingly integrated worldwide financial markets
another key link is London.
Hong Kong is a major financial and banking centre for
East Asia.
19th January, 1990