[2] The stability, security, and predictability of British law and government enabled Hong Kong to flourish as a centre for international trade.

[6] As co-signatory of the Joint Declaration with the People's Republic of China, the UK retains an enduring commitment to Hong Kong after the handover in 1997, including regular semi-annual reports on Hong Kong to the UK parliament, and providing appropriate service to British National (Overseas).

[9] A number of UK companies are based in Hong Kong, with the territory remaining an important springboard to the Greater China market.

[10] UK's commercial interests in Hong Kong are extensive and range from banking, accounting, legal, engineering and information technology services, to retail and general trading, with book value of investment of more than £33 billion in 2011.

[15][16] Hong Kong is one of the main source markets for UK boarding schools and universities in terms of overseas born students – with more and more Hong Kong parents sending their children to UK boarding schools at an early stage.

[18] The UK Home Office permits British National (Overseas) of ages 18 to 30 to participate in the Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) without sponsor nor limits the number of places.

[19] Starting from 1 January 2014, both the UK and Hong Kong have offered "Working Holiday Programs" for a maximum stay of 24 months.

[20] The programme allows 1000 young students with a Certificate of Sponsorship to holiday in Hong Kong or the UK and to take temporary employment as needed to cover the expenses of their visit.

[22] Participants receive the same treatment as Hong Kong permanent residents in all matters concerning the application of laws, regulations and practices regarding health and working conditions.