How much does Hong Kong contribute to the Chinese economy?

Thanks for the a2a. At the time of the handover in 1997, Hong Kong's GDP was equivalent to 20% of China's GDP. read more

Today, Hong Kong’s economy is only equivalent to 2.9% of China’s GDP. However, the territory still plays a crucial role in China’s economy. It’s the largest source of foreign direct investment into China (Economic and Trade Information on China). read more

AS PROTESTS grip Hong Kong and worries mount about how China might respond, one of the most unsettling questions for the city’s residents is whether its fate matters much to the rest of the country. Hong Kong has long served as the bridge between China and the world, conveying trade and investment flows both ways. read more

In 1997, Hong Kong's economy was more than 18 percent the size of the economy of the mainland. Today, the figure is down to three percent. Mainland China produces 30 times as many goods and services as does Hong Kong. read more