At the same time, Hong Kong has also contributed greatly to the mainland of China’s reform and modernisation, both in terms of investment and know-how. Hong Kong is the largest investor in the mainland. Total cumulative direct investment from Hong Kong has now reached $ 78.6 billion, accounting for 58% of total foreign direct investment.
In 1995 alone, about half of the foreign direct investment in the mainland came from Hong Kong, which amounted to some $ 20 billion. Also, for the 23 Chinese companies listed on overseas stock markets, the trading of such overseas stocks is most active in Hong Kong. Out of the 23 companies, 21 had their primary listing in Hong Kong.