ABSTRACT

Our answer comes from a mail survey of 772 Chinese firms with operations in Hong Kong conducted during April – August 2014 in collaboration with the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association (HKCEA),1 yielding 102 completed questionnaires from financial institutions (e.g. commercial and investment banks), as well as non-financial firms (e.g. trade, retail, and wholesale). The survey data generate a mixed answer to the question posted above, comprising the following respondent views:

• Hong Kong offers access to capital, information to the global market, access to international business network, access to local and international markets, international reputation enhancement, and access to Hong Kong’s comprehensive infrastructure.