The results announced today (17th) by the Hong Kong SAR Government from the "2024 Annual Statistics Survey of Companies with Overseas Parent Companies in Hong Kong" and "2024 Startup Enterprises Statistics Survey" show that in 2024, the number of companies with parent companies based overseas and in Mainland China in Hong Kong increased to 9,960, and the number of startups in Hong Kong rose to 4,694, both figures marking a new high, indicating that Hong Kong's business attractiveness continues to increase and remains an ideal location for both domestic and overseas companies to establish or expand their business. The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Edward Yau, stated that leveraging the unique advantages under "one country, two systems," Hong Kong is the best two-way platform for overseas companies to explore the Mainland market and for Mainland companies to "go global," being their preferred investment destination. Despite the uncertain global economy, changes in post-pandemic market patterns, and geopolitical factors hindering companies' plans to expand their global business, Hong Kong's business-friendly environment continues to maintain its unique advantages and appeal, bringing tremendous opportunities for businesses. (Voice of the Greater Bay Area)