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TUE · 2026-08-18 · 12:53 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0818-103452
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82% of Chinese firms eye overseas growth, with Hong Kong top service support choice

A survey by the Trade Development Council (TDC) found that over 80% of surveyed mainland Chinese companies intend to expand their overseas operations. These companies are primarily targeting countries involved in Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, with approximately 94% of respondents expressing interest in these regions.

Eric JiangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-18 · 12:53 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
82% of Chinese firms eye overseas growth, with Hong Kong top service support choice
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A survey by the Trade Development Council (TDC) found that over 80% of surveyed mainland Chinese companies intend to expand their overseas operations. These companies are primarily targeting countries involved in Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, with approximately 94% of respondents expressing interest in these regions. For supporting their international growth, Hong Kong has been identified as the preferred choice for a professional services platform by these Chinese firms. The survey was published on Tuesday and highlights a significant trend in Chinese corporate expansion strategies.

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The Belt and Road Initiative is Beijing's global infrastructure and trade program launched in 2013.

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Approximately 94% of surveyed Chinese companies are targeting Belt and Road Initiative countries for expansion.

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Hong Kong is the top choice for professional services support for Chinese companies expanding overseas.

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Over 80% of surveyed mainland Chinese companies plan to increase their overseas presence.

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More than 80 per cent of surveyed mainland Chinese companies plan to grow their overseas presence, with Hong Kong listed as their top choice for a professional services platform to support expansion, the Trade Development Council (TDC) has found.The council’s survey, published on Tuesday, also showed that about 94 per cent of respondents were eyeing countries in the Belt and Road Initiative for expansion.The initiative refers to Beijing’s ambitious global infrastructure and trade programme, which launched in 2013 and spans more than 150 countries.
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