1 of 118 us department state fy 2001 country commercial guide hong kong the for was prepared by american consulate general and released bureau economic business in july 2000 fiscal year international copyright united states government 1998 or other first publication all rights under foreign laws are reserved portions this protected against any type form reproduction communications to public preparation adaptations arrangement alterations outside is not asserted law title 17 code table contents executive summary 2 trends outlook a major b principal growth sectors c role economy d balance payments situation e infrastructure f macau scene 3 political environment nature relationship with issues affecting climate brief synopsis system schedule elections orientation parties 4 marketing products services distribution sales channels