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centre
for the
UK
and other foreign
companies because
it
prohibits the
introduction
of
trade
protectionist
measures, exchange controls, high taxes and
other
policies which would affect adversely
the private sector's profit opportunities;
(c) Hong Kong offers the most convenient gateway
to Southern China, which is the most rapidly
growing PRC
region.
are
exploiting
Already, UK companies
excellent
export
opportunities in the PRC, with a 12.8%
annual
average growth in UK sales to the PRC
during the 1980s.
33.
business
strategy.
The potential obstacle to future UK exploitation of
opportunities in the territory is UK corporate
If UK companies prefer to concentrate on Europe
America, then their commitment to business in Hong
Kong must be expected to diminish.
or North
34.
There is little. that Hong Kong can do directly to
induce UK companies to take their business opportunities in
the territory more seriously.
As explained in para 31
above, where special attempts have been made to encourage
look for local business
individual UK
opportunities,
companies to
the
results
have been
disappointing.
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