The singular "one country, two systems" principle is alive and well, meaning many of the advantages in Hong Kong – the long-established common law system, rule of law (1), free flow of capital, goods, information and talent, simple and low tax regime, freely convertible currency, and the unique position in China's economic development strategies, will continue, said Financial Secretary Paul M.P. Chan in a business dinner (2) in Paris (Sep 19). Mr Chan is heading a 130-strong HK business delegation in France, sending the message that Hong Kong is open and connecting again with a world of business. (1) The 2022 Rule of Law Index, by the World Justice Project, ranked Hong Kong 22nd out of 140 countries and jurisdictions – just behind France and ahead of the United States. (2) At the flagship Think Business Think Hong Kong Symposium https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202309/20/P2023092000156.htm https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202309/20/P2023092000104.htm https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202309/19/P2023091900120.htm #hongkong #brandhongkong #asiasworldcity #Connected #BusinessOpportunity #PaulChan #Paris 財經事務及庫務局 Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau