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Where does the Pearl of the Orient point?
The Pearl of the Orient refers to Hong Kong. Pearl of the Orient is another name and reputation of Hong Kong. This title originated from1970s, which not only describes the beauty of Hong Kong, but also describes its economic prosperity.

Hong Kong is a prosperous international metropolis, a famous dynamic city, the third largest financial center in the world after new york and London, and is also called "Newland Port" with new york and London in the United States. Enjoy the reputation of "Pearl of the Orient", "Gourmet Paradise" and "Shopping Paradise".

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Hong Kong has been the territory of China since ancient times and has been under British colonial rule since 1842- 1997. After World War II, Hong Kong's economy and society developed rapidly, becoming not only one of the "Four Little Dragons in Asia", but also one of the richest, most developed and highest living standards regions in the world.

On, the China government resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was established. The central government has complete power over Hong Kong. Hong Kong has maintained its original capitalist system for a long time and enjoys a high degree of autonomy except for foreign affairs and national defense affairs. It participated in many international organizations and conferences in the name of "China Hongkong". "One country, two systems", "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy are the basic national policies of the China government.