Tag: HKSARG

HKSARG welcomes EU’s removal of Hong Kong from watchlist on tax co-operation ****************************************************************************      The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (February 20) welcomed the removal of Hong Kong from the European Union (EU)’s watchlist on tax co-operation in recognition of Hong Kong’s efforts in ensuring that its foreign-sourced income exemption (FSIE) regime is in full compliance with the EU’s relevant requirements.      The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, said, “As an international financial centre, Hong Kong has all along been supporting international co-operation in combating cross-border tax avoidance. Our refined FSIE regime came into ... Read more

HKSARG strongly condemns illegal acts of vandalism committed against London ETO *******************************************************************************      On August 29 (London time), the premises of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) were vandalised. Offenders, under the cover of darkness, sprayed indecent and offensive language on the entrance of the London ETO, and defiled the regional emblem of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). A spokesman for the HKSAR Government (HKSARG) expressed today (August 30) strong condemnation of these illegal acts which had been carried out with the intent to threaten others.        The London ETO has notified local ... Read more

HKSARG strongly condemns so-called notice by US ***********************************************      In response to the so-called notice on “Implementation of Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure for Hong Kong” issued by the US authorities on October 21, a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government spokesman said today (October 22):             “The HKSAR Government strongly condemns the so-called notice by the US authorities.             “This notice equates to the US offering so-called ‘safe haven’ to wanted fugitives who have escaped from Hong Kong and are attempting to evade justice by hiding in foreign countries, including the US.             “Governments that ... Read more

HKSARG strongly rejects and condemns interference from foreign politicians **************************************************************************      In response to unwarranted statements by individual foreign politicians, a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government spokesman said today (October 22):      “We strongly reject and condemn the biased and groundless statements from individual foreign politicians on so-called issues relating to human rights, freedoms and political participation in the HKSAR.             “Statements issued by individual foreign politicians from the US, the UK, the EU, Australia etc. are flagrant and unsubstantiated attacks on the HKSAR and provocative interventions of the internal affairs of the People’s Republic of China.             “The oath-taking ... Read more

HKSARG strongly opposes US State Department’s 2021 Investment Climate Statements: Hong Kong ******************************************************************************************      The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, today (July 22) said that the malicious smear and allegations against the National Security Law (NSL) made in the 2021 Investment Climate Statements: Hong Kong (the Statements) released by the United States Department of State is unfounded. He reiterated that the implementation of the NSL has safeguarded Hong Kong’s unique strengths under the “one country, two systems” and ensured a safe and stable environment, which reinforced Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre and is conducive to attract more global ... Read more