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HSBC Survey: 74% of HK Firms Remain Confident in Expanding Int'l Trade Over Next 2 Yrs
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HSBC's latest survey report interviewed over 5,700 international companies, with 74% of Hong Kong companies remaining confident in expanding international trade over the next two years. Most of the surveyed companies are poised to deepen trade relations with the three major markets: Mainland China, South Asia, and Europe.

In parallel, over 70% of enterprises are taking action or planning to relocate their supply chains and production closer to major customer regions, with Mainland China, South Asia, and Europe also being the preferred locations.

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In face of global trade snags, 76% of surveyed Hong Kong companies have already adjusted or plan to adjust pricing strategies to cope with rising costs and market changes. Furthermore, 73% of firms are opting to expand into new markets less prone to these challenges, while another 73% are eyeing on the local market.

In Mainland China, 90% of companies remain confident in continuing to expand international trade over the next two years, with 84% believing that trade uncertainties are prompting them to transform and upgrade, scouting new opportunities.
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