As the country is formulating the 12th Five Year Plan, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) has prepared this paper regarding the possible role of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), with the interests of the country's development in mind. The Chamber is submitting this paper to the HKSAR Government and the Central Government for consideration, with a view to present recommendations on how Hong Kong may capture the historic opportunity to contribute to the country's next phase of reform and development. The inclusion of the HKSAR in the 11th Five Year Plan has been most encouraging for the Hong Kong business community, motivating businesses to participate in the country's development. Recognizing the evolving role in the context of the country's continuous development, we present recommendations on how Hong Kong businesses may continue to contribute in four specific aspects, namely the service sector, Hong Kong's integration with the Pearl River Delta, the financial industry, and regional cooperation in trade. The Chamber comes up with these suggestions after consultation with our members, who embody the diverse and internationalised nature and values of Hong Kong's business community. Many of our suggestions are based on studies and discussions in the Chamber and with our stakeholders over a number of years, and represent our long term view about Hong Kong and its role in the country's developments.
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