ˇ§ Hong Kong has been consistently one of our strongest and best markets, and weˇ¦ve never seen this being an issue of Hong Kong in competition in absolute terms with other locations in Asia. Historically it has not been Hong Kong versus Tokyo or Singapore, and today it is certainly not Hong Kong versus Shanghai. This is a win-win game. Hong Kongˇ¦s uniqueness has made it one of the most dynamic, accessible, and effective financial markets that we operate in anywhere in the world.ˇ¨
Speaking at the 16th Plenary Session of the Hong Kong - United States Business Council in Atlanta, Georgia, on 28 June 2001.