Beijing said on Thursday that Hong Kong's future will be even better and the business community across the world is welcome to share the opportunities this city offers and strive for prosperity together.

Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson/MFA PRC

It's reported the Fraser Institute's Economic Freedom of the World 2024 Annual Report ranks Hong Kong as the world's freest economy among 165 economies.

"Since its return to China, Hong Kong has retained its status as an international financial, shipping and trade center, remained free and open, and maintained world-class business environment." China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference in Beijing.

Mao stressed that Hong Kong has consistently been ranked as one of the freest economies and most competitive regions globally by various international institutions. This fully shows that the international community highly recognizes Hong Kong's unique status and advantages and the promising prospects of One country, Two systems. (By Ma Ziqian/China Youth Daily)

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