Hong Kong ABCs (1): History

Situated on the southeast coast of China, Hong Kong’s strategic location on the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea has made it one of the world’s most thriving and international cities.

Hong Kong ABCs (2): Government

The chief executive is the head of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Hong Kong ABCs (3): The Basic Law

THE Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) was adopted April 4, 1990 by the Seventh National People’s Congress (NPC) of the People’s Republic of China. It came into effect July 1, 1997.

Hong Kong ABCs (4): Language & Population

HONG KONG can mostly thank its international harbor for the rich blend of cultures that provide its unique character.

Hong Kong ABCs (5): Financial center

HONG KONG is a global center for world trade, finance, business and telecommunications, strategically located at the doorstep of the mainland’s huge and vibrant economy.

Hong Kong ABCs (6): Economic sections

PRIMARY production, including agriculture, fisheries, mining and quarrying, is insignificant in terms of both value-added contributions to Hong Kong’s GDP and share in total employment

Hong Kong ABCs (7): Economic links

FOLLOWING several decades of reform and opening up on the mainland, cross-boundary economic ties are now stronger than ever.

Hong Kong ABCs (8): Stock market

HONG KONG’S stock market capitalization, at about HK$24.7 trillion at the end of 2015, ranked eighth in the world and fourth in Asia.

Hong Kong ABCs (9): Employment

IN 2015, the labor force totaled 3.91 million people, of whom 51 percent were men and 49 percent were women.