TNAG-2749-FCO40-3964-Economic-situation-in-Hong-Kong-1993 — Page 240

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one of the highest

Hong Kong is very well

very well policed: policemen-to-population ratios in the world: 456 per 100,000 in 1991 (Tokyo 349, London 403 in 1990). The Hong Kong Police are well equipped. Estimated expenditure on Police equipment in 1992/93 represents a 225% increase in expenditure on 1989/90, and a 16% increase in expenditure last financial year.

Hong Kong is one of the front runners in the international fight against drug trafficking and drug abuse.

Hong Kong plays a prominent role in the international battle against drug money laundering.

One of the most effective anti-corruption regimes in the world. Outstanding in Asia and a model for countries in other continents too (e.g. Australia and South America).

High standard of financial management in the government. Of the HK$10 billion increase in capital expenditure, only $0.6 billion is attributable to underestimation i.e. less than 1.5% of the total. Compares favourably with a generally accepted industry margin of 10%.

A new Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Authority set up to regulate fire and building safety standards of hotels and guesthouses.

Hong Kong is well served by the printed media. Despite its small size, there are 70 daily newspapers and about 600 periodicals. covering a wide spectrum of subjects, tastes and attitudes in 1992.

8 of the world's top 10 PR firms have offices in HK e.g. Burson Marsteller, Hill & Knowlton.

Tokyo which has a

Hong Kong has a large foreign population. population twice the size of Hong Kong's has a foreign population about 225,000 living/working there while HK has 245,000.

One of the best human rights records in Asia. An independent judiciary.

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