Hong Kong believes in small government. Its policy helps businesses flourish in Hong Kong. Basic philosophy is 'Maximum Support, Minimum Intervention'.

The Government provides law which are enforced by courts which are fair, open and independent.

Government intervention is kept to the minimum so as not to constrain creativity and entrepreneurial flair.

The Government lets the market rule itself and renders support to supplement it.

Fair and free competition in business.

No favors and no patronage.

The government adopts the laissez faire's policy.

The world-renowned Independent Commission Against Corruption exists to prevent corruption in business and inside the government.

'Helping Business' culture being instilled throughout Government -

• 14 Helping Business studies to be carried out in 1998.
• 90 recommendations to improve practices already implemented