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Belt and Road Initiative (B&R Initiative)
Hong Kong's strategic location at the mouth of the Pearl River
st
Delta makes it the natural gateway to Mainland China. The city's The Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21 Century Maritime Silk Road
– the B&R Initiative – promotes cooperation among different countries
connections reach beyond infrastructure to language, culture, and regions.
market and information. Hong Kong is an ideal gateway for
companies seeking access to Mainland China and for Mainland
companies reaching out to the world.
Five Co-operation Priorities

Policy Unimpeded People-to-people
Coordination Trade Bond

Facilities Financial
Connectivity Integration

Hong Kong plays a unique role as the prime platform and a key
link in the B&R Initiative, leveraging our distinct advantages to
provide two-way connections for the Mainland and B&R regions, #CONNECTED
including international project financing, professional services
support, economic and trade cooperation, and cultural exchange.

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