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SUN · 2026-05-17 · 06:38 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0517-76916
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Hong Kong draws HK$26 billion from over 310 firms this year, InvestHK head says

InvestHK, the government agency responsible for attracting foreign investment, reported that over 310 companies from mainland China and abroad have established or expanded operations in Hong Kong by early May. These companies have collectively injected more than HK$26 billion (US$3.3 billion) in capital during their first year of operation.

Emily HungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-17 · 06:38 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Hong Kong draws HK$26 billion from over 310 firms this year, InvestHK head says
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InvestHK, the government agency responsible for attracting foreign investment, reported that over 310 companies from mainland China and abroad have established or expanded operations in Hong Kong by early May. These companies have collectively injected more than HK$26 billion (US$3.3 billion) in capital during their first year of operation. InvestHK director general Alpha Lau Hai-suen highlighted this influx of investment, suggesting it reflects a positive outlook on stabilizing Sino-US relations following the Xi-Trump summit. Lau emphasized Hong Kong's need to adapt proactively to the evolving international landscape and capitalize on emerging opportunities. He also noted market expectations for a period of stable Sino-US relations, potentially preceding Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the United States in September.

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Hong Kong must proactively adapt to the changing international order and seize opportunities.

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These enterprises brought in more than HK$26 billion (US$3.3 billion) in capital in their first year of operation.

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Over 310 enterprises from mainland China and abroad have established or expanded operations in Hong Kong by early May.

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The market generally expected Sino-US relations to stabilise for a while before a potential visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States in September.

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More than 310 enterprises from China" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="12500" data-entity-type="location">mainland China and abroad have established or expanded operations in Hong Kong by early May, bringing in more than HK$26 billion (US$3.3 billion) in capital in the first year of operation, according to the government agency tasked with attracting foreign investment.Casting a positive light on stabilising Sino-US relations following the Xi-Trump summit, InvestHK director general Alpha Lau Hai-suen said Hong Kong must proactively adapt to the changing international order and seize opportunities.Speaking in a radio interview on Sunday, Lau said the market generally expected Sino-US relations to stabilise for a while before a potential visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States in September.
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