These articles are further extracts from First Choice Hong Kong - Your Asia-Pacific Platform, a practical handbook published by the Trade Development Council and Invest Hong Kong. These excerpts highlight Hong Kong's advantages as a business partner for the Asia-Pacific region and for China, and show why it is a haven for smaller firms.

The 128-page handbook explains why Hong Kong is the preferred headquarters for overseas companies in the region, and provides practical information about setting up a company and living in Hong Kong.

To receive your free copy of First Choice Hong Kong, please e-mail trader@tdc.org.hk or fax 852-2824 3485 with your name and full postal address.