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US and UK firms continue to invest in Hong Kong amid geopolitical challenges

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Despite geopolitical challenges in 2026, Hong Kong continues to attract foreign investment, with companies from the United States, Great Britain, and Singapore leading the influx. The city's commerce minister, Algernon Yau, emphasized that investment is driven by financial opportunity, regardless of political climate. Invest Hong Kong has facilitated the establishment or expansion of 516 overseas and mainland Chinese companies in the first eight months of the year, with the US and UK contributing significantly to this figure. AI

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US and UK firms continue to invest in Hong Kong amid geopolitical challenges

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