Hong Kong witnesses remarkable economic growth with the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems: FM

(ECNS) -- With the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems, Hong Kong has witnessed remarkable economic growth, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.

Guo made the remarks when asked about the Global Financial Centres Index 40 Report, which showed Hong Kong's overall ranking maintained third place globally and first place in Asia Pacific.

Guo said that its leading position as an international financial, shipping and trade center has been further reaffirmed. Hong Kong's IPO market in the first half of the year had come in second globally, raising around HK$ 203.3 billion.

He noted that the report reaffirms Hong Kong's appeal, influence and competitiveness as an international financial hub. It represents yet another vote of confidence in Hong Kong's unique status and strengths and in the prospects of One Country, Two Systems.

(By Gong Weiwei)