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Mainland Chinese firms eye Hong Kong for Asean expansion, AI opportunities · 1 source tracked

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A recent survey by the Trade Development Council reveals that 91% of mainland Chinese companies plan to expand into Southeast Asian (Asean) markets within the next two years. Over 80% of these firms intend to use Hong Kong as their primary base for this expansion, seeking its professional services for legal, accounting, and marketing support. Companies are looking to diversify their footprints, establish supply chains, and explore opportunities in emerging sectors like artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and new energy. AI

IMPACT Emerging sectors like AI are part of the expansion focus for Chinese firms.

RANK_REASON The item discusses survey findings about business expansion plans, not a specific AI event.

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vivian Au ·

    80% of mainland Chinese firms eye Hong Kong as launch pad for Asean expansion

    More than 90 per cent of mainland Chinese enterprises plan to expand overseas within the next two years, with over 80 per cent aiming to use Hong Kong as their launch pad into Southeast Asia, a survey has found. The research findings, published by the Trade Development Council on…

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