China News Service, Beijing, December 6 (Yang Chengchen, Du Yan, Zhu He) The reporter learned from the 24th Beijing-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Seminar on the 6th that from January to September 2021, Hong Kong will set up 576 enterprises in Beijing. ; Actual use of foreign capital was 10.63 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 27.4%, accounting for 79.1% of Beijing's actual investment.

　　Observing the data for the same period in recent years, Hong Kong's actual investment in Beijing has steadily increased.

Zhong Yongxi, the chief representative of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council for Mainland China, told a reporter from China News Agency that even if there has been an epidemic in the past year or two, trade and investment between Beijing and Hong Kong have maintained growth.

Hong Kong companies see opportunities in the mainland market and are willing to integrate into the country's development. Many foreign-funded companies also use Hong Kong's platform to invest in Beijing.

　　BOCHK Chief Economist E Zhihuan believes that the economic and trade data for the first three quarters of this year reflects the continuation of the close economic and trade relationship between Beijing and Hong Kong. On the other hand, it is also an important part of Hong Kong companies actively seeking development opportunities in the Mainland and integrating into the overall development of the country. Great proof.

　　Beijing Mayor Chen Jining introduced at the fair that as of October this year, Hong Kong companies had invested a total of US$115.3 billion in Beijing, accounting for nearly 60% of Beijing's actual use of foreign capital.

　　Compared with the longer delta and the Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong-funded enterprises are willing to invest in the north. In Zhong Yongxi's view, Beijing's advantages in technology and education are important factors.

　　He said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has invested hugely in the field of science and technology, and many measures are being deployed. At this time, it is even more necessary to cooperate with the outside world.

Beijing's colleges and universities are rich in resources and have invested heavily in the science and innovation industry, which are very attractive to Hong Kong companies engaged in related fields.

E Zhihuan also pointed out that for many years, Beijing Zhongguancun has been a fertile ground for cultivating innovative enterprises; Hong Kong can rely on Beijing's strong scientific and technological innovation to strengthen exchanges of scientific and technological talents and achieve complementary advantages.

　　E Zhihuan specifically pointed out that both the economy of Beijing and Hong Kong are dominated by service industries, accounting for approximately 84% and 93% of the GDP of the two places respectively.

Beijing expands the opening of key service industries to the outside world. As an international financial, shipping and trade center, its professionals will certainly be able to give full play to its advantages in the process of expanding the opening up of the service industry in Beijing.

　　In an interview with reporters, Bai Ming, deputy director of the International Market Research Institute of the Academy of the Ministry of Commerce, said that Beijing is advancing the construction of a comprehensive demonstration zone for the expansion and opening of the national service industry and the construction of a China (Beijing) free trade pilot zone. Closer.

In particular, Hong Kong's service industry is highly developed. Beijing's creation of a comprehensive demonstration zone for expanding the service industry will provide more convenience and opportunities for Hong Kong companies.

　　Hong Kong is also the preferred platform for Beijing companies to expand overseas markets.

According to Chen Jining, as of October this year, Beijing has accumulatively invested US$39.3 billion in direct investment in Hong Kong, accounting for nearly half of Beijing’s overseas investment.

　　Beijing and Hong Kong have formed an all-round, high-level exchange and cooperation pattern.

Zhong Yongxi said that Beijing has used Hong Kong for overseas investment for many years. When many companies enter the international market, their overseas structures, financing channels, and market development platforms are all located in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong should better play its role as a global offshore renminbi business hub, help companies do asset management and risk management, and escort the internationalization of mainland companies.

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