In recent days, some media outlets have made inquiries about the comments of our Commissioner’s Office on US State Department’s smearing of Hong Kong’s business environment. The Spokesperson for the Commissioner’s Office responded as follows:

The Marine Department of the HKSAR Government has made its response. 

Over the years, Hong Kong has maintained a free, open and law-based business climate, and has been rated by a number of international organizations as one of the freest economies and one of the most competitive regions in the world. Hong Kong’s reputation and status as an international financial center are globally recognized and brook no vilification.