Chinese mainland enterprises based in Hong Kong are looking to partner local and overseas companies to tap into opportunities arising from China's entry to the World Trade Organisation and the further opening of the market

Director General of Economic Affairs at the Central Government's Liaison Office in Hong Kong Hu Guocai said these Chinese enterprises have an understanding of the mainland market and experience in operating in a market economy. (full story)

International law firm Andersen Legal has joined forces with Hong Kong's Kwok & Yih to expand its activities in the region. It is the latest in a series of partnerships involving international practices establishing a presence in Hong Kong ahead of China's entry to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the further opening of the mainland's legal sector. (full story)