2019 KONG in brief

Brand ’s visual identity and brandline have become familiar to people at home and around the world – the flying dragon and 'Asia’s world city' have become synonymous with Hong Kong.

The blue and green ribbons that extend from the dragon symbolise blue sky and a sustainable environment, while Lion Rock – the famous landmark that represents Hong Kong people’s 'can-do' spirit – is silhouetted by the red ribbon.

The fluid shape of the ribbons evokes versatility, and the multiple colours signify the city’s diversity and dynamism.

The new campaign tagline 'Connect and Excel' promotes Hong Kong’s value proposition as a city and economy where people and business from around the world can connect and excel in their chosen fields. Contents ABOUT HONG KONG 4 Location Population Language Climate International Trade Centre Global Services Centre International Corporate Base Free Trade and Free Market Efficient Government Monetary System Legal System Airport Hong Kong Port ECONOMY 9 Economic Policy International Financial Centre Economic Links with the Mainland LIVING IN HONG KONG 16 Government Structure Rule of Law Employment Education Health Housing Transport Pollution and Environmental Control Law and Order Tax System Mandatory Provident Fund Media Telecommunications COMING TO HONG KONG 32 Tourism Immigration Leisure and Culture Traditional Festivals FUTURE OF HONG KONG 38 Asia’s Cyber City Building for the Future HONG KONG: THE FACTS 44 USEFUL CONTACTS 46

3 About Hong Kong 5 In 2018, Hong Kong was the world’s 15th largest In 2018, Hong Kong was the world’s 15th financial exporter of services. Travel, transport and city’s trade services are the main components of the in services. Climate climate is temperate for nearly Hong Kong’s subtropical can drop below 10 degrees half the year. Temperatures often exceed 30 degrees Celsius in Celsius in winter and occurs between summer. About 80 per cent of the rainfall May and September. International Trade Centre trade centre. Hong Kong is a prominent international merchandise In 2018, it was the world’s seventh largest centre and trading entity, the world’s sixth largest banking to a triennial Asia’s third largest stock market. According fourth largest survey in 2019, Hong Kong was the world’s foreign exchange market. Global Services Centre Language and English Chinese languages. are official used English is widely Government within the the legal, and also by and professional There business sectors. is no shortage of well- educated, bilingual and trilingual professionals who speak English, and Putonghua. At mid-2018, the population was about 7.45 million, At mid-2018, the population was about including predominantly of Chinese ethnicity but also foreign 650 858 non-PRC nationals. The three largest Indonesia groups were from the Philippines (196 546), density (174 105) and India (34 217). Average population was 6 880 people per square kilometre. Population Location tip of China Hong Kong’s location, at the south-eastern Asia, gives it and in the heart of rapidly developing East proportion to economic and strategic importance out of the territory its size. Covering 1 106.66 square kilometres, Peninsula and comprises Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon of Hong Kong, the New Territories – the more rural part which also includes about 260 outlying islands. Hong Kong is a leading financial, trade and business trade and business is a leading financial, Hong Kong resources, lacking in natural centre. Although finest deepwater ports is one of the its fabled harbour and well- Hardworking, entrepreneurial in the world. of Hong Kong’s form the foundation educated people and creativity. productivity of exercise of sovereignty over Upon the resumption Republic of China, Hong Kong by the People’s Administrative Region (HKSAR) the Hong Kong Special July 1997. The Basic Law is a was established on 1 of the HKSAR which implements constitutional document country, two systems'. Whilst matters the principle of 'one affairs remain the responsibility of defence and foreign the HKSAR enjoys a high of the Central Authorities, according to the Basic Law. degree of autonomy About Hong Kong Hong About ABOUT HONG KONG HONG ABOUT 4 About Hong Kong 7 Legal System The preservation of the provides common law system the foundation for Hong and Kong’s well-established Local trusted legal system. legislation supplements case law and the courts to of the HKSAR continue own develop Hong Kong’s the new constitutional framework jurisprudence within Basic Law. entrenched under the Airport regional aviation Hong Kong is a major international and is the hub. Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and one world’s busiest international cargo gateway by over of the 10 busiest passenger airports, served destinations 120 airlines providing services to over 220 the Mainland. worldwide, including about 50 cities on Monetary System Monetary maintain policy is to monetary Kong’s of Hong The aim Rate System, The Linked Exchange currency stability. this aim by in October 1983, serves introduced dollar exchange the /US maintaining to US$1. rate at HK$7.8

The HKSAR Government is well known for its efficiency, The HKSAR Government is well known for which transparency and fairness. The Government, to thrive, provides favourable conditions for businesses to capture new plays the role of facilitator and promotor growth opportunities for Hong Kong. Efficient Government Free Trade and Free Market trade with Hong Kong promotes and practises free liberal virtually no trade barriers. It has a free and treatment to investment regime, which accords equal law, free flow local and non-local investors. The rule of low tax system of capital, clear regulations, and a simple, are major advantages. In 2018, the HKSAR Government helped a record 436 In 2018, the HKSAR companies, including start-ups, overseas and Mainland presence in Hong Kong. These set up or expand their a variety of sectors, including companies came from services, consumer products, business and professional services, financial technology, creative industries, financial tourism and hospitality, and innovation and technology, Accounting for direct investment transport and logistics. are expected of around HK$23 billion, these companies first two years of to create over 8 200 new jobs within the operation or expansion in Hong Kong. June 2018, Hong Kong was home to 8 754 overseas 1 At and Mainland companies representing their parent and Mainland companies representing their these, companies located outside Hong Kong. Of regional offices. 3 955 served as regional headquarters or International Corporate Base Corporate International ABOUT HONG KONG HONG ABOUT 6 Economy 9 Global World , while the World published by the United . Hong Kong was the world's 2019

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Economy and cosmopolitan city, is an international Hong Kong environment, rule of its business-friendly known for and information, open and free flow of law, free trade and comprehensive well-established fair competition, and communications superb transport financial networks, services, a flexible sophisticated support infrastructure, well-educated workforce, and labour market with a Hong Kong has substantial energetic entrepreneurs. a fully convertible and stable foreign exchange reserves, low tax system. currency, and a simple, Economy Free and Competitive was ranked the world's freest In 2019, Hong Kong Heritage Foundation for the economy by the US-based The Fraser Institute in Canada 25th consecutive year. ranked Hong Kong number one in has also consistently economic freedom every year since the world in terms of The Switzerland its first ranking report was issued in 1996. based International Institute for Management the second Development recognised Hong Kong as in its most competitive economy in the world Economic Forum rated Hong Kong third in its Economic Forum rated Hong Kong third direct second largest destination for inward foreign source of outward investment stock and the fourth largest according to the foreign direct investment stock in 2018, Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Gross Domestic Product Real Growth economy has Over the past two decades, the Hong Kong cent per annum. grown by about 108 per cent, or 3.7 per most of the This means that Hong Kong has outperformed Cooperation economies of the Organisation for Economic Hong Kong’s and Development. During the same period, per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose by about terms. In 2018, 83 per cent or 3.1 per cent per annum in real market prices. per capita GDP reached US$48,700 at current Competitiveness Report Competitiveness World Investment Report 2019

During the year, 91 679 cargo vessels, comprising During the year, 91 679 called at 24 032 ocean vessels and 67 647 river vessels, 259the Hong Kong port. Together they carried million ocean tonnes of cargo. In the same period, 1378 vessels passenger vessels and 81 553 river passenger ferry and provided about 28.1 million cross-boundary cruise passenger journeys. In 2018, the Hong Kong port handled 19.6 million TEUs In 2018, the Hong Kong of containers, making it one of (20-foot equivalent units) ports. The nine container the world’s busiest container Yi, managed by five terminals at Kwai Chung-Tsing hectares and provide 24 berths operators, cover 279 694 metres. The water depth at the with a frontage of 7 basin is 17 metres. Kwai Chung-Tsing Yi Hong Kong Port set new annual traffic categories all three In 2018, welcomed 74.7 million the year, HKIA records. During aircraft movements, and handled 427 766 passengers 2.5 per cent and annual growth of representing Cargo throughput respectively over 2017. 1.7 per cent per cent year on year. tonnes, up 1.5 was 5.1 million has been named the in 1998, HKIA Since it opened over 70 times in various surveys. world’s best airport ABOUT HONG KONG HONG ABOUT 8 Economy 11 International Financial Centre with an Hong Kong is an international financial centre and markets. integrated network of financial institutions develop a The Government’s policy is to maintain and administrative sound legal, regulatory, infrastructural and field for all, framework that provides a level playing and monetary to maintain the stability of the financial effectively systems and to enable Hong Kong to compete as a global financial hub. that Hong Kong enjoys the advantages of a location and Europe, bridges the time gap between North America economies in strong links with the Mainland and other with the Southeast Asia and excellent communications on capital rest of the world. There are no restrictions flows into and out of Hong Kong. become a These factors have enabled Hong Kong to leading international financial centre. Prudent Fiscal Management Fiscal Prudent while management fiscal adopts prudent The Government tax regime that provides a simple and low maintaining and entrepreneurs the incentive to work people with tax corporate profits to invest. The standard the incentive and per cent rate of 16.5 tax rate standard salaries are among of 15 per cent the lowest in the world. of Following the launch tax a two-tiered profits rates regime in the year of assessment 2018-19, the corporate profits tax rate for the first HK$2 million of assessable to profits was lowered 8.25 per cent. Level Playing Field conditions. Hong Kong offers the best possible business law, a clean and These include personal freedom, rule of field for all efficient administration and a level playing Government, businesses, as well as infrastructure. The market which has a special responsibility to remove has facilitated restrictions and promote fair competition, a fair and the development of financial markets in and efficient manner and opened up the information telecommunications technology and broadcasting industries markets. The Government also helps develop where Hong Kong enjoys competitive advantages. protects In the international arena, the Government through and promotes Hong Kong’s trade interests, the participation in the World Trade Organization, Pacific Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and the Economic Cooperation Council, and bilateral arrangements with other economies. The HKSAR Government respects market principles when The HKSAR Government policies, recognising that the formulating economic most efficient mechanism to allocate market is usually the to providing services and regulating, resources. In addition acts as facilitator and promoter, as the Government also its initiatives to promote innovation seen, for example, in and technology. Economic Policy Economic ECONOMY 10 Economy 13 Economic Links with the Mainland and Hong Kong is the premier gateway for trade rest of the investment between the Mainland and the economic reform world. Since the Mainland embarked on expanded rapidly and opening up in 1978, its economy has in the world. and it is now the second largest economy of having Hong Kong, with the unique advantage an the Mainland as its hinterland while possessing links with international outlook, has seen its economic As the Mainland going from strength to strength. high-quality the Mainland economy enters a stage of various services development, the enormous demand for Insurance Sector markets Hong Kong is one of the most open insurance in the world in the world, with 13 of the top 20 insurers there were doing business in Hong Kong. At end-2018, in Hong Kong. 161 authorised insurers, 89 incorporated in terms of In 2017, Hong Kong ranked first in Asia insurance density. Hong Kong is also one of Asia’s leading bond markets. bond Asia’s leading one of Kong is also Hong of from an array further to benefit stands The sector qualifying for tax concessions include They measures. in first bond issuance subsidies for debt instruments, the as well as and green bond certification, Hong Kong Bond bonds and Silver issuance of institutional continued the 65 or above under residents aged for Hong Kong Bond Programme. Government Financial Markets Financial by a distinguished are markets Kong’s financial Hong under effective of liquidity. They operate high degree meet international regulations that and transparent of and ease A highly educated workforce standards. to further contribute professionals entry for overseas of financial markets. the development Banking Sector The international financial community has a strong presence in Hong Kong. At the end of 2018, there were 152 licensed banks, of which 145 were foreign-owned. banks, 77 had operations in the Of the world’s top 100 overseas banks had representative HKSAR. A further 48 offices here. Foreign Exchange Market exchange Hong Kong has a mature and active foreign Links market fully integrated with the global market. foreign exchange with financial centres overseas facilitate Kong is the dealing 24 hours a day worldwide. Hong exchange trading, world’s fourth largest centre for foreign by the Bank according to the 2019 triennial global survey for International Settlements. Stock and Bond Markets world's largest Hong Kong's stock market is one of the end of 2018, in terms of market capitalisation. At the Stock 2 315 public companies were listed on the capitalisation Exchange of Hong Kong, with a total market The launch of of HK$29,909 billion (US$3,819 billion). followed Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect in 2014, in 2016 and the by Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect 2017, reinforces Northbound Trading of Bond Connect in financial centre Hong Kong's position as an international hub. and a global offshore Renminbi (RMB) business ECONOMY 12 Economy 15

Not including those prohibited by the Mainland’s rules and regulations and Not including those prohibited treaties signed by the Mainland, as well as those prohibited by international Mainland has made special commitments in products regarding which the international agreements.

the two sides have basically achieved liberalisation of trade liberalisation of have basically achieved the two sides suppliers can enjoy and Hong Kong service in services sectors in the Mainland access in most service preferential investors can enjoy investment – Hong Kong market; (3) and facilitation in the Mainland; investment protection technical cooperation – both sides and (4) economic and cooperation in 22 areas to cater for commit to enhancing two places and set the direction the development of the for closer cooperation. * Offshore RMB business Hong Kong is the world’s leading offshore RMB business hub, with the largest offshore pool of RMB funds. At the end of 2018, RMB customer deposits and outstanding RMB certificates of deposit issued totalled RMB657.7 billion. Diverse RMB- denominated investment products are available in Hong Kong, including bonds, listed and unlisted investment funds, insurance products, currency futures, real estate investment trusts, shares and derivative products. The arrangement covers four main areas: (1) trade in goods in goods (1) trade main areas: covers four The arrangement preference zero tariff can enjoy products* Kong – all Hong provided the relevant into the Mainland upon importation trade in services – of origin are met; (2) CEPA rules

Kong. The development of of The development Kong. will continue to benefit Hong benefit Hong to will continue Since its implemetation in 2004, the Mainland and Hong Since its implemetation in 2004, the Mainland (CEPA) has Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement Hong Kong significantly enhanced economic links between and the Mainland. Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement and local offices in Hong Kong. amounted to Total direct investment from the Mainland second largest US$526 billion at end-2018, making it the Kong. source of inward direct investment in Hong 68.6 percent of the total. Hong Kong The Mainland is also a major investor in the companies economy. As at June 2019, 1 799 Mainland offices were operating regional headquarters, regional Hong Kong exceeded RMB 99.5 billion, accounting for Hong Kong exceeded RMB 99.5 billion, accounting Investments between Hong Kong and Mainland Investments between largest source of realised Hong Kong is the Mainland’s According to Mainland statistics, foreign direct investment. of Hong Kong’s realised direct the cumulative value for more investment exceeded US$1 trillion, accounting investment as than half of the total value of inward direct with Hong Kong at end-2018. Guangdong’s economic links In 2018, are the closest amongst the Mainland provinces. from Guangdong Province's realised direct investment Trade with the Mainland Trade with trading partner, is Hong Kong’s largest The Mainland more than half of Hong Kong’s total accounting for slightly trade value in 2018. services centre for the Mainland Hong Kong is a major Pearl River Delta in particular, providing generally and for the support services such as banking a wide range of business transport, accounting, legal and and finance, insurance, sales promotion. dispute resolution and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as Bay Greater Kong-Macao the Guangdong-Hong will further consolidate Belt and Road Initiative well as the key international position as the nation’s Hong Kong’s and trading hub. financial, business ECONOMY 14 Living in Hong Kong 17 Rule of Law the judiciary The rule of law and the independence of and are deeply rooted in Hong Kong’s legal system and are well recognised internationally. The rights protectedfreedoms of Hong Kong residents are fully and judiciary, safeguarded by the rule of law, an independent free and a comprehensive legal aid system and a vibrant press. Judiciary is its judicial An important factor of the HKSAR’s success of independence system, which operates on the principle – factors from the executive branch and the legislature The courts fundamental to the common law system. private make their own judgments in disputes involving Administrative Structure System introduced Under the Political Appointment of Departments and Directors in 2002, Secretaries appointees with political of Bureaux are political falling within their respective responsibility for matters additional layers of political portfolios. In 2008, two Bureaux appointees, namely Deputy Directors of help with and Political Assistants, were created to of the political work. The civil service, the backbone formulation Government, continues to assist in policy and implementation. At the local level, 18 District Councils advise on the implementation of policies in their respective districts. The sixth-term District Council Ordinary Election was held on 24 November 2019. There are a total of 479 seats, comprising 452 elected There are a total of 479 seats, comprising office is four seats and 27 ex-officio seats. The term of 2023. years from 1 January 2020 to 31 December Government Structure Government enjoys a high degree Basic Law, the HKSAR Under the The affairs and defence. except in foreign of autonomy and independent executive, legislative HKSAR exercises final adjudication. including that of judicial power, The Chief Executive is the head of the HKSAR and is The Chief Executive by the Executive Council, the advised on major decisions appointed by the Chief Executive. members of which are Representative Government system of representative The HKSAR has a two-tier Council enacts laws, government. The Legislative budgets introduced by examines and approves approves taxation and public the Government, and of the Legislative expenditure. All 70 members Council are elected, with a four-year term of office. was held on The sixth-term Legislative Council election 4 September 2016. Living in Hong Kong Hong in Living LIVING IN HONG KONG HONG IN LIVING 16 Living in Hong Kong 19 ). # worked in the manufacturing sector. manufacturing in the worked @ Accommodation services sector covers hotels, guesthouses, boarding houses guesthouses, boarding houses services sector covers hotels, Accommodation and other establishments providing short-term accommodation. providing short-term and other establishments exchange rate in May-June 2018 Calculated by the average of the (US$1 = HK$7.849).

@ Figures are subject to revision later on. @ Figures are subject # In May-June 2018, the median monthly wage of 2018, the median In May-June non-live-in domestic employees and non-government HK$17,500 (US$2,230 workers was 1 Education About one-fifth of total government expenditure in 2018-19,was on education. the largest allocation, financial assistance to ensure The Government provides of access to education due that no student is deprived implements various measures to to lack of means and of education. maintain a high standard Kindergarten Education in the The new kindergarten education policy launched quality and 2017/18 school year aims to provide good and enhance highly affordable kindergarten education services for specific needs. 12 Years of Free Education Starting from the 2008/09 school year, free education senior was extended from nine to 12 years to include secondary secondary education provided by public-sector full schools. The Government also began providing taking full-time subvention to secondary 3 school-leavers Council, programmes offered by the Vocational Training for students to making available a free alternative avenue further their studies. services, and information and communications. Only and communications. and information services, cent 2 per permanent judges will preside and an additional Hong Kong non-permanent judge will sit. If a permanent judge is not available, again a Hong Kong non-permanent judge will sit in his place. and food services; 1 in financing and insurance, @ in import/export, wholesale and @ in public administration, and social and in transportation, storage, postal and courier @ @ 27 per cent individuals, corporate bodies or the Government itself. Government or the bodies corporate individuals, in overall assisted Judiciary, heads the Justice The Chief Administrator. by the Judiciary administration Appeal Court of Final the highest appellate of Final Appeal (CFA), The Court by the Chief Justice. HKSAR, is headed court in the judges, a panel of three permanent The CFA consists Hong Kong judges and 14 non- of four non-permanent other common law jurisdictions. permanent judges from comprises five judges – usually When sitting, the CFA permanent judges and one the Chief Justice, three from a common law jurisdiction. non-permanent judge unavailable, one of the three If the Chief Justice is personal services; 21 per cent Employment asset, key Human resources is Hong Kong’s most valued strives to its economic competitiveness. The Government motivated to ensure that the workforce remains dynamic, and adaptable, with opportunities for continuous improvement. Labour Market and Wages 3.98 million In 2018, the labour force comprised about and 49.6 people, of whom 50.4 per cent were men the services per cent women. Most were engaged in sector, with 30 per cent retail trades, and accommodation real estate, and professional and business services; and real estate, and professional and business 11 per cent LIVING IN HONG KONG HONG IN LIVING 18 Living in Hong Kong 21 Hong Kong people enjoy good health, thanks to extensive health, thanks to extensive people enjoy good Hong Kong implemented by the Government preventive measures service, port health service, through its family health school dental care service and many student health service, services. These contribute to Hong other community health infant and maternal mortality rates, Kong’s remarkably low the best in the world. which are on a par with Housing on housing accounted for Government spending public expenditure in 2017-18. 6.5 per cent of total Public Rental Housing (PRH) The Government provides public rental housing private rental to low-income families who cannot afford accommodation. million people At the fourth quarter of 2018, about 2.18 units provided by the lived in about 825 200 PRH Kong Hong Kong Housing Authority and the Hong Housing Society. Subsidised Home Ownership Subsidised home ownership is the first step for some low to middle-income families to achieve home ownership. It also helps PRH tenants whose financial conditions have improved to become home to those awaiting owners, thereby releasing their PRH units about allocation. At the fourth quarter of 2018, in subsidised 16 per cent of Hong Kong’s population lived and the sale flats of the Hong Kong Housing Authority Hong Kong Housing Society. Private Services Private charge for The daily hospitals. 12 private Kong has Hong pay for room type. Patients bed depends on the a hospital tests and drugs such as diagnostic hospital services to doctors’ fees. in addition Health Services Community hospital beds and 2 The number of hospital beds includes all hospital beds in Hospital Authority The number of hospital beds includes all hospital beds in Hospital hospitals, private hospitals, nursing homes and correctional institutions. Provisional figures. Higher Education Higher higher education 21 degree-awarding Kong has Hong for an academy comprising 11 universities, institutions, institutions. arts and nine post-secondary performing Kong ranked three Hong Symonds In 2019, Quacquarelli Three top 50 universities. among the world’s institutions ninth among Asian second, seventh and were rated universities. * Public Services and At end of 2018, there were 43 public hospitals institutions. Fees and charges for public healthcare by the services for eligible persons are heavily subsidised Government. fee of $120 Eligible persons pay a daily maintenance / convalescent for an acute general bed and $100 for a An admission rehabilitation, infirmary and psychiatric bed. hospitalisation fee of $75 is charged for the first day of maintenance fee for acute general beds. The public ward investigations covers clinical, biochemical and pathology and other (including consultation, diagnostic imaging and examinations), vaccines and general nursing, prescriptions within the scale. 2 Health The Government’s healthcare one policy ensures that no is denied adequate medical of treatment due to lack a range of means. To this end, is provided services and facilities to complement the private to meet healthcare sector and who cannot the needs of patients afford medical attention. At the end of 2018, there were 40 434 14 651 registered doctors, or 5.4* beds and 2.0* doctors 14 651 registered doctors, or 5.4* beds per 1 000 people. LIVING IN HONG KONG HONG IN LIVING 20 Living in Hong Kong 23 Franchised buses carried 4.05 million passengers every Franchised buses carried 4.05 million passengers total daily day, accounting for 31.5 per cent of the bus public transport volume in 2018. Five franchised 151 buses, companies, serving 626 routes, operate 6 mostly air-conditioned double-deckers. There are also to 19 seats, 4 350 public light buses, which have up carrying about 1.81 million passengers daily. average of about More than 18 160 taxis transport a daily 889 200 passengers. Ferries and some Ferries serve outlying islands, the inner harbour used new towns. In 2018, about 127 300 passengers ferry services daily. The Light Rail network, spanning 36.2 km across 68 stops 68 stops km across 36.2 spanning Rail network, The Light 491 500 about carried New Territories, northwest in the daily. passengers Kong Island since been running on Hong Trams have fleet the world’s largest 164 trams make up 1904. The about 164 700 passenger trams serving of double-decker in 2018. trips daily Buses and Taxis Buses, Public Light Transport of the best public transport Hong Kong has one Every day, about 12.9 million systems in the world. made on Hong Kong’s efficient passenger journeys are transport system, comprising and economical public minibuses, taxis and ferries. Public railways, trams, buses, provided by private operators or transport services are direct government subsidies. public corporations without Railways transport Railways are an important part of the public of the total system, accounting for about 42 per cent daily public transport volume in 2018. and spanning The MTR network, comprising 94 stations lines, Airport 256.9 km, consists of 10 main commuter Kong Express and the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong 2018, Express Rail Link (Hong Kong Section). In trips daily. it provided about 4.97 million passenger At the fourth quarter of 2018, about 55 per cent of At the fourth quarter private residential premises. Hong Kong people occupied Private Housing Private LIVING IN HONG KONG HONG IN LIVING 22 Living in Hong Kong 25 Hong Kong cooperates with Guangdong Province to Hong Kong cooperates issues. The concentration tackle regional environmental in the region reduce substantially of major air pollutants from 2006 to 2018. Environmental Protection action to reduce solid waste The Government is taking and targeted campaigns, at source through legislation glass bottle such as those on food waste reduction and infrastructure. recycling, and to enhance waste-related rate of The target is to reduce the per capita disposal compared municipal solid waste by 40 per cent by 2022 with 2011. role in Waste reduction and recovery play an important waste management. The bill on municipal solid waste Hong Kong is one of Hong Kong is one of Asia’s leading cities for vehicle emission control and fuel quality standards. Diesel vehicles are responsible for most roadside pollution in urban areas, and government Pollution and Environmental Control Pollution and Environmental been stepping up efforts in the The Government has since the late 1980s and has made battle against pollution safe and environmentally good progress in providing waste and reduce street-level air sound systems to handle pollution. Pollution Control strategies include tighter control on vehicle emissions strategies include tighter control on vehicle electric and introducing eco-friendly vehicles, including vessels to use vehicles. It is mandatory for ocean-going Emission caps are low-sulphur fuel in Hong Kong waters. imposed on power plants. a The Harbour Area Treatment Scheme, comprising deep network of 45 km of large tunnels constructed sewage under the central urban area and a major sewage treatment plant on Stonecutters Island, collects Harbour for generated from districts around Victoria including centralised treatment. Various other measures, and installation of dry weather flow interceptors implemented. upgrading old sewers and drains, are being Road Network Road about spanned network Kong’s road Hong In 2018, structures, 18 road including 1 357 road 2 123 km, cross-harbour three immersed-tube tunnels (including bridges. five major cable-supported tunnels) and 213 including 565 434 licensed vehicles, There are 784 private cars. LIVING IN HONG KONG HONG IN LIVING 24 Living in Hong Kong 27 salaries, property and profits. salaries, property and – There is no value-added tax, sales tax, capital gains tax There is no value-added income sourced in Hong Kong or inheritance tax. Only is taxable. Profits Tax arise in or are derived from a Profits are taxed if they in Hong Kong. For the year trade, profession or business per cent for of assessment 2017-18, the tax rate is 16.5 Following corporations and 15 per cent for individuals. the launch of a two-tiered profits tax rates regime in the year of assessment 2018-19, the profits tax rates for the corporations and first HK$2 million of assessable profits of and 7.5 per cent individuals were lowered to 8.25 per cent respectively. Salaries Tax from any Everyone with an income arising in or derived is liable to office, employment or pension in Hong Kong rates salaries tax. Salaries tax is calculated at progressive salaries tax on the net chargeable income, but the total person’s net charged will not exceed 15 per cent of a assessable income after deductions. Property Tax Kong are charged Owners of land and/or buildings in Hong property. The property tax based on rental income from after allowing rate is 15 per cent of the actual rent received 20 per cent for repairs and outgoings. Tax System lowHong Kong’s simple, is one of the most tax system world. Taxes are levied on only business-friendly in the three types of income The Independent Commission Against Corruption Corruption Against Commission The Independent and private the public to keep corruption fights sectors clean. takes vigorous and Excise Department The Customs and trademark copyright piracy action against a regional leader making Hong Kong counterfeiting, against pirated goods. in the fight Hong Kong is a safe city, with a low overall crime rate. Hong Kong is a safe city, with a low overall a new In 2018, there were 54 225 crimes, registering gun low since 1974. Strict firearms control makes urban and ownership difficult. Police regularly patrol rural areas. Law and Order (MSW) charging, introduced into the Legislative Council in Council Legislative into the introduced charging, (MSW) to generate incentives financial provides 2018, November and Conservation at source. The Environment less waste to 80 community projects more than Fund has supported premises. charging in different try out MSW for waste electrical responsibility scheme The producer equipment and electronic in 2018. fully implemented was plastic beverage containers will also A similar scheme for be introduced. of Waste Programme, which The Source Separation of Hong Kong’s population, covers over 80 per cent and broadens the types of promotes waste separation at residential, commercial waste collected for recycling To tackle food waste, strategies and industrial premises. to reduce waste at source, reuse have been mapped out and turn food waste and donate, collect recyclables, organic resources recovery centre into energy. The first processing 200 tonnes of food (O·PARK1), capable of waste daily, was commissioned in 2018. LIVING IN HONG KONG HONG IN LIVING 26 Living in Hong Kong 29 Bloomberg and CNNI. Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, other languages; and 557 periodicals (373 periodicals and 557 languages; other Chinese, languages). 10 in other and 80 bilingual 94 English, of subjects from public cover a wide range Magazines and entertainment. affairs to technology Asia media centre in is a major international Hong Kong of media groups base for a number and the regional including the Broadcasting broadcasting hub, with 14 satellite Hong Kong is a regional and cable operators together offer broadcasters. Satellite delivering news and information, more than 800 channels, sports, movies, entertainment and infotainment, documentaries and more. domestic television service There are three free-of-charge analoge channels and nine digital licensees providing three they broadcast about 1 900 hours channels. On average 6.55 million of television programmes weekly, reaching viewers, or 2.5 million television households including Hong Kong has 13 analogue radio channels, seven operated by a publicly funded, editorially to inform, independent broadcaster whose mission is balanced, educate and entertain the public through objective programmes. Agence-France Presse, The New York Times International Edition, TIME Asia, The media plays a key role in Hong Kong’s success, The media plays a key role in Hong Kong’s vital to a free as free flow of information and ideas are in the economy. The media’s role will remain crucial even more years to come, as information becomes an important factor in economic development. The Press most vibrant Hong Kong’s print media are among the in Asia. including As at end of 2018, there were 80 newspapers, and four in 50 in Chinese, 12 in English, 14 bilingual Media All employees aged 18 to 64, unless 64, unless 18 to aged All employees exempted, must contribute specifically of their relevant income 5 per cent Provident Fund, to their Mandatory per of HK$1,500 up to a maximum equal is matched by an month. This from the employer. contribution and relevant employees and In mid-2019, all employers people were enrolled in 73 per cent of self-employed Fund schemes. Mandatory Provident Mandatory Provident Fund Provident Mandatory LIVING IN HONG KONG HONG IN LIVING 28 Living in Hong Kong 31 Internet cover networks Broadband households and virtually all buildings. commercial 2018, there As at December 2.7 million were about internet users, boardband up to enjoying speeds 10 Gbps. The broadband rate household penetration of the highest in the world. was 93.2 per cent, one offer over 56 000 Wi-Fi Public and private organisations city. The Government’s free Wi-Fi.HK hot spots across the hot spots. service has over 24 000 Hong Kong is a global communications hub with excellent Hong Kong is a global It was the first major city communications infrastructure. a fully digitised telephone network in the world to have number portability. and to implement operator Telephone Services As at December 2018, the fixed-line household penetration rate was 89 per cent. subscribers, There were 21.86 million mobile phone – one of the a penetration rate of about 292 per cent were world’s highest. Of them, about 21.13 million 3G/4G subscriptions. People can enjoy mobile service Gbps. to 1.1 data services with downlink speeds of up Telecommunications LIVING IN HONG KONG HONG IN LIVING 30 Coming to Hong Kong 33 The Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019 features Guide Hong Kong The Michelin Immigration immigration Hong Kong, which maintains an autonomous countries and department, allows nationals of about 170 to 180 days. territories visa-free visits ranging from seven available Professionals with special skills not readily can make in Hong Kong and business people who economy a substantial contribution to Hong Kong’s Kong. People are welcome to work and invest in Hong any business or coming to work, study, establish or join to obtain an take up residence in the HKSAR are required appropriate visa or entry permit before arrival. Ocean Park is developing an all-weather waterpark and and waterpark an all-weather Park is developing Ocean opened Marriott Hotel Park Kong Ocean Hong two hotels. Ocean and the Fullerton 2019. The water park in February completed by 2021. Hong Kong will be Park Hotel wine and a leading is a gourmet’s paradise Hong Kong hub. attractions. 227 local culinary Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is rolling out new Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is rolling out Celebration’ attractions such as `Moana: A Homecoming Nano stage show and the `Ant-Man and The Wasp: Other new items slated to open include the Battle!’. time shows, expanded castle with new daytime and night and `Marvel’ and new themed areas based on `Frozen’ superheroes. The `Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism The `Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Kong into a Industry’ outlines the plan to develop Hong the sustainable world-class tourism destination and ensure aims to development of the industry. The Government Asia. The two make Hong Kong a leading cruise hub in berths at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal can simultaneously accommodate the largest cruise ships. In 2018, 65.1 million people who visited Hong Kong In 2018, 65.1 million people who visited was the spent an estimated $328.2 billion. The Mainland per cent of total largest source of visitors, representing 78 arrivals. Tourism Development Tourism a destination, featuring is a premier tourist Hong Kong traditions, European and West, Chinese blend of East and Cantonese gusto. modernity heritage, high-tech shopping, dining, theme parks, Visitors can enjoy great arts, culture and sports. Heritage countryside pursuits, the form of temples, monasteries, attractions abound in halls and colonial structures. walled villages, clan Coming to Hong Kong to Hong Coming COMING TO HONG KONG HONG TO COMING 32 Coming to Hong Kong 35 Boat Races, ADSF Asian Single Dance Championship Hong Kong 2018, Hong Kong Tennis Open, Masters of Hong Kong (equestrian), XII BFA East Asia Baseball The Government nurtures an environment where where an environment nurtures The Government and community excellence sporting freedom, artistic thrive. recreation Leisure Events Cultural and hosts a variety of Hong Kong leisure events, such cultural and Hong Kong Arts as the annual International Festival, Hong Kong May, Film Festival, Le French Chinese Opera Festival, International Arts Carnival, Vision Arts Festival/WorldMuseum Festival, New Cultures Flower Show, as well as many Festival and Hong Kong traditional festivals. Sporting Events staged in Hong Kong include the Major sporting events Hong Kong Marathon, FIVB Hong Kong Sevens (rugby), 2018 – Hong Kong, Harbour Volleyball Nations League World Tour Race, Hong Kong Open (golf), 2018 ITTF Squash Open, Hong Kong Open (table tennis), Hong Kong (partHong Kong Open Badminton Championships of Dragon the BWF World Tour), Hong Kong International Stopover, Cup 2018, Volvo Ocean Race – Hong Kong Asian Cup 2018 World Men Bowling Championships, Kong 2018, (Bouldering) 2018, Asian Judo Open Hong Aquathlon ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup and ASTC International Asian Championships 2018, 3rd Hong Kong Track Cup, 2018 Asian Rowing Coastal Championships, U22 (Men and IHF Trophy 2018 (handball) and East Asian Women) Handball Championships.

Leisure and Culture reflect the city’s Hong Kong’s leisure and cultural options cosmopolitanism and diverse range of pastimes. Hong Kong is one of the world’s busiest ports. In 2018, Hong Kong is one of the world’s busiest ports. Hong Kong, 350 410 vessels arrived and departed from ferry and cruise involving about 28.1 million cross-boundary passenger journeys. of the busiest in The Hong Kong International Airport is one passed through the world. In 2018, 74.7 million passengers 766. the airport. Aircraft movements totalled 427 There are five road-based crossings between Hong Kong There are five road-based crossings between Kok, Man and the Mainland: Lok Ma Chau, Sha Tau Kam To, Shenzhen Bay Port and Hong Kong-Zhuhai- Kong-Zhuhai- Macao Bridge (Hong Kong Port). The Hong the first road- Macao Bridge, which opened in 2018, is Zhuhai based boundary crossing linking Hong Kong, average of and Macao. The five crossings handled an 233 200 travellers and 43 000 vehicles daily. Inbound and Outbound Traffic Cross-boundary Traffic Cross-boundary to crossings boundary three rail-based Kong has Hong an Wu crossing handled In 2018, the Lo the Mainland. passengers a day. 233 200 cross-boundary average of handled a daily Chau Spur Line crossing The Lok Ma passengers, about 154 300 cross-boundary average of The newest addition 200 took the railway. of which 96 Guangzhou-Shenzhen- Kong Section of the is the Hong Rail Link, which commenced service Hong Kong Express in 2018 and handled an average 700 of 52 cross-boundary passengers a day. COMING TO HONG KONG HONG TO COMING 34 Coming to Hong Kong 37 countryside to watch the full moon. The Chung Yeung Festival, in the ninth lunar month, is an occasion for people to visit ancestral graves or hike up mountains. Traditional Festivals calendar. There are five major festivals on the Chinese festival, During the Lunar New Year, the most important relatives, people exchange gifts and visit friends and while children receive lai see, or `lucky money’ in red in spring, packets. During the Ching Ming Festival the Tuen people visit ancestral graves. In early summer, races across Ng Festival is celebrated with dragon boats gifts of Hong Kong. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, and people mooncakes, wine and fruit are exchanged, and the carrying colourful lanterns visit parks, beaches Hong Kong Wetland Park Kong Wetland Hong for area Park is a special Wetland Kong The Hong as well as nature- and education, wetland conservation visitor 000-square-metre It comprises a 10 based tourism. showing the role and exhibition galleries centre with for wetland reserve and a 60-hectare value of wetlands, amazing wetland wildlife. explore Hong Kong’s visitors to Geopark Global The Hong Kong UNESCO of Geopark in the northeast of two Hong Kong consists Volcanic regions: the Sai Kung Rock Region with hexagonal rock columns, considered of size and world-class in terms coverage, and the Northeast New Territories Sedimentary the most Rock Region, displaying of comprehensive stratigraphy sedimentary rocks in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Science The Hong Museum displays interactive stimulating exhibits. The Hong Kong Space Museum shows Hong Omnimax films. The Kong Museum of Art showcases magnificent collections of ancient and modern art. The Hong Kong Museum of History and the Hong Kong Heritage Museum present of History and the Hong and culture. The Hong Kong’s history housed in a historical building at Museum of Tea Ware, Chinese tea culture. Hong Kong Park, showcases Country and Marine Parks Museums exhibitions variety of offer a museums Kong’s fine Hong on subjects ranging and far, past and present, from near to science. to outer space, ships from history Mai Po Inner Deep Bay Ramsar Site under Listed as a `Wetland of International Importance’ Deep Bay area the Ramsar Convention, the Mai Po Inner in Asia is one of the most important stopover sites hectares, for migratory birds. Covering some 1 500 mangals, the Ramsar Site comprises intertidal mudflats, for both gei wai and fish ponds, providing diverse habitats species of birds migratory and resident birds. About 400 the wetland have been recorded in the area. In winter, is home to 50 000 to 80 000 waterbirds. is popular with hikers, nature lovers and tourists. Five marine is popular with hikers, nature lovers and tourists. 3 400 parks and one marine reserve, occupying about and important hectares of sea, feature scenic coastal areas marine habitats. About 40 per cent of Hong Kong’s total land area is reserved About 40 per cent of Hong Kong’s total land 24 country for conservation and recreation, encompassing area parks and 22 special areas. This extensive countryside COMING TO HONG KONG HONG TO COMING 36 Future of Hong Kong 39 Asia’s Cyber City Cyber Asia’s and for innovation the centre to become Kong aims Hong in East Asia. technology Cyberport technology information and communications A leading Cyberport is a creative Asia-Pacific region, hub in the digital tech companies of over 1 000 digital community of digital technology, such as engaged in various forms e-commerce, Internet of Things, financial technology, wearables, big data to and artificial Intelligence, and aims of Hong Kong into a smart city. foster the development Science Park Park aims to transform Hong Kong Hong Kong Science for innovation and technology into the regional hub to close to 800 technology development. Home 12 000 working population, companies and about ecosystem that connects Science Park is a completed stakeholders, nurtures talents, innovation and technology facilitates collaboration and drives innovation for commercialisation. The park is supporting the growth of five major technology clusters: biomedical technology, electronics, green technology, information and communications technology, and material and precision engineering. of The park also strives to facilitate integration healthy ageing, technologies for three focused platforms: robotics and smart city development. Stage 1 of the Science Park expansion programme, floor area completed in 2019, increased the total gross to around of the park from 330 000 square metres 400 000 square metres. and To foster the development of the innovation adjacent technology ecosystem in Hong Kong, the residents with InnoCell under construction will provide space to live, work and collaborate. Seize the opportunities arising from the development of Seize the opportunities arising from the development an and develop Hong Kong into the Greater Bay Area Establish international innovation and technology hub. technologies two innovative clusters, one on healthcare and the other on artificial intelligence and robotics technologies, at Hong Kong Science Park. Develop Hong Kong’s creative industriess to enhance Develop Hong Kong’s creative industriess in the region. Hong Kong’s status as a creative capital Strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a high value-added Strengthen Hong Kong’s and an important transshipment maritime services centre hub in the Asia-Pacific region. The Government to facilitates international maritime organisations the Mainland establish a presence in Hong Kong and tap insurance in market. Tax incentives to promote marine Hong Kong will be implemented. Develop Hong Kong as a centre for international legal and Develop Hong Kong as in the Asia-Pacific region and dispute resolution services status in the international legal, enhance Hong Kong’s business arenas. dispute resolution and • • • • • • • • Hong Kong maintains a business-friendly environment and environment maintains a business-friendly Hong Kong to sustain continuous infrastructure invests in world-class growth. diversified economy, a high value-added To develop on while capitalising promotes innovation, Hong Kong from the national Belt and Road opportunities arising Kong-Macao Greater Initiative and the Guangdong-Hong to develop industries where Hong Bay Area development advantages. Kong enjoys distinct The initiatives include: Future of Hong Kong Hong of Future FUTURE OF HONG KONG HONG OF FUTURE 38 Future of Hong Kong 41 Healthcare Facilities Development Programme Facilities Development Healthcare Park Kai Tak Sports Link, Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay O–Tseung Kwan Tunnel Lam Tin Lantau Tomorrow Vision Tomorrow Lantau development space underground cavern and Rock Plan Development 10-year Hospital • • • • • • • • • • • • • • These projects will enable Hong Kong’s further These projects will enable Hong Kong’s integration with development and foster cross-boundary the neighbouring Pearl River Delta region. to meet The Government will also increase land supply land housing and other needs by optimising developed and identifying new land for development. are Various projects to improve the urban environment moving forward. exceeded In 2018-19, expenditure on capital works to continue $80 billion. This level of spending is expected industry in the next few years, driving the construction and economic development. Development of Lantau Island – Tung Chung New Town Tung Chung New – Development of Lantau Island Extension West Kowloon Cultural District Kai Tak Development New Development Areas Lok Ma Chau Loop Liantang /Heung Boundary Control Point and Yuen Wai associated works Three-Runway System of the Hong Kong International Three-Runway System of the Hong Kong Airport Central Kowloon Route Sha Tin to Central Link Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Efficient and reliable infrastructure has played a key Efficient and reliable Kong’s position as a leading role in maintaining Hong and tourism centre in the region. trade, finance, business Kong to sustain Infrastructure development enables Hong of economic development and meet the challenges population growth. are in progress:A number of major infrastructure projects Building for the Future for Building FUTURE OF HONG KONG HONG OF FUTURE 40 Future of Hong Kong 43

The Central Kowloon Route, a dual three-lane truck road The Central Kowloon West Kowloon with the of about 4.7 km, connecting is under construction and proposed Kai Tak Development, in 2025. It will provide is anticipated to be commissioned Kowloon, ease peak-time a new route across central cut journey time between West traffic congestion and Bay to about five minutes. Kowloon and Kowloon Bridge – the world’s The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao sea crossing – opened to traffic in longest bridge-tunnel features a dual October 2018. The 55-km mega-bridge km sea viaduct and three-lane carriageway, with a 23 7km sub-sea tunnel. cities The bridge brings the three cities of the within an hour’s commute and most major commute western Pearl River Delta within a three-hour of Hong Kong. Railway Development Railway transport Hong Kong’s vital role in play a Railways reliable and comfortable They provide fast, infrastructure. are road network and pressure on the services, reduce friendly. more environmentally has seen the railway development Hong Kong’s Tong Island Line, Kwun opening of the West successive Island Line (East) and the Hong Line Extension, South Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Kong section of the the the Shatin to Central Link Express Rail Link. When of Hong Kong’s railway network is completed, the length and bring more than will be more than 270km, population into the railway 70 per cent of the local rail share of local public transport catchment area. The cent. will increase to 43 per of the new projects recommended With implementation Strategy 2014, the railway in the Railway Development serve areas inhabited by about network will eventually population. 75 per cent of the local Road Projects reduce urban A number of new roads are being built to New Territories congestion and provide new links to the and beyond. Island House A section of Tolo Highway between the to handle Interchange and Tai Hang has been widened Territories. The the expected traffic increase in the New Tai Hang widening works of Fanling Highway between in 2019. and the Wo Hop Shek Interchange was completed Eastern Corridor The Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island The 4.5kmLink were commissioned in January 2019. connects the highway, which includes a 3.7km tunnel, Island Eastern Rumsey Street Flyover in Central and the five minutes to Corridor(IEC) in North Point, taking only Point. drive between Central and the IEC in North FUTURE OF HONG KONG HONG OF FUTURE 42 Hong Kong: The Facts

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@ employment business services Transportation, storage, postal and courier services, and information and communications Construction 1 Air movements million passengers, 427 766 flights, 74.7 freight 5.1 million tonnes of Shipping movements vessels,Arrival: 25 410 ocean 149 200 river vessels Port cargo throughput: 259 million tonnes Container throughput equivalent units) 19.6 million TEUs (20-foot Employment in 2018 million 3.87 Total employment: Major employment sectors Import/export, wholesale and retail trades, and accommodation and food services Public administration, and social and personal services Financing and insurance, real estate, and professional and 2% Manufacturing Ting Kau Bridge (two main spans totalling 923 metres) – 923 spans totalling (two main Bridge Ting Kau bridge road cable-stayed 1 018 metres) – Bridge (main span Stonecutters road bridge span cable-stayed 210 metres) – Bay Bridge (main span Shenzhen bridge cable-stayed road single plane km) 55 Kong-Zhuhai-Macao about Hong length (total Bridge sea crossing longest bridge-tunnel – the world’s

80.72 sq km 46.94 sq km 748.23 sq km 230.77 sq km Tsing Ma Bridge (main span 1 377 metres) – Tsing Ma Bridge (main span 1 377 metres) the world’s longest road-rail suspension bridge – Kap Shui Mun Bridge (main span 430 metres) road-rail cable-stayed bridge Roads 2 123 km of roads, 784 434 licensed vehicles Bridges About 2.18 million people living in 825 200 rental About 2.18 million people living in 825 200 housing flats Transport 259 km/h , 284 km/h at at 1962) Tate’s Cairn (Typhoon Wanda, 1 September Public Housing 0.0°C (18 January 1893) Highest wind speed Highest temperature 36.6°C (22 August 2017) Lowest temperature Weather Annual rainfall (2018) 2 398.5mm Area Total:1 106.66 sq km Hong Kong Island Overall density per square kilometre 6 880 people Kowloon New Territories – mainland New Territories – islands Population Population (mid-2018) 7.45 million Hong Kong : The Facts The : Kong Hong HONG KONG: THE FACTS THE KONG: HONG 44 Useful Contacts 47

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