People’s Republic of China: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion

Volume/Issue: Volume 2008 Issue 044
Publication date: February 2008
ISBN: 9781451816983
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Exports and Imports , Finance , Economics- Macroeconomics , ISCR , CR , Hong Kong dollar , article IV consultation , IMF Executive Board , Executive Board discussion , discussion , market flexibility , IMF staff estimate , Hong Kong SAR , Income , Real exchange rates , Current account surpluses , Current account , Capital account , Global , Europe

Summary

Hong Kong has grown strongly as a result of its successful transformation from a manufacturing presence to a services hub over past decades. Executive Directors support the government’s commitment for the Linked Exchange Rate System. Hong Kong’s future as a financial center is linked to its expanding role in mainland intermediation. Although the current fiscal stance is appropriate, some fiscal reforms remain pending. The government is aware of the central importance of Hong Kong’s traditional strengths to its ongoing success.