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Hong Kong’s location and cultural mix make it the ideal platform to gain an introduction to Mainland China and how it works. Hong Kong higher education institutions are well placed to carry out research and deliver up-to-the-minute analysis and information on the rapidly changing economic and social issues in Mainland China. There are strong business ties, with Hong Kong entrepreneurs playing a key role in forging the economic boom in the mainland, especially in the south. Meanwhile, a growing number of mainland businesses are now seeking to go international through setting up in Hong Kong. Visiting Mainland China from Hong Kong is straightforward. Day trips can be made to nearby Shenzhen, just across the border, and many parts of neighbouring Guangdong province, while most major mainland cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xian, are within three hours’ flight time of Hong Kong. UK students will need a separate travel visa to visit.
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