Franchising in Hong Kong With an area of only 1,096 sq. km and a population of 7.07 million, Hong Kong is a small place with no natural resources and yet it has become the world's 10th largest trading economy and the 11th largest exporter of commercial services. The success of Hong Kong as a leading trade, finance and business centre stems from a policy of free enterprise and trade, well-developed infrastructure, excellent telecommunications and industrious work-force. As a free market open to all, there are no barriers to trade, no restrictions on investment, no foreign exchange controls. >>