I. Data in this chapter show main social and economic developments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,
including data on land, population, employment, national income, Balance of Payments account, industry, energy,
construction, transportation, external trade, finance and banking, education, housing, health and social security.

II. All data in this chapter are provided by the Census and Statistics Department, the Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region, and further tabulated or edited by the International Statistical Information Centre of the National
Bureau of Statistics.

III. According to the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region maintains its independent statistical system, and compiles and disseminates statistics on the
Region. As Hong Kong and the mainland of China use different statistical concepts, definitions and terminologies, users are
advised to make reference of the following materials when using and comparing data of the mainland of China and the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region:

1. A Comparison of Common Statistical Terms Used in China Statistical Yearbook and Publications Compiled by the Census
and Statistics Department, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which listed similar statistical
concepts using different terms.

2. The Explanatory Note at the end of this chapter which gives explanation on important statistical indicators.

IV. As Hong Kong is a separate custom territory, trade between Hong Kong and the mainland of China needs customs
declaration procedures. In terms of trade statistics, data on Hong Kong's imports and exports include Hong Kong's trade with
the mainland of China.

V. As HK dollar is the legal tender in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, all other currencies (including Renminbi)
are regarded as foreign currencies in compiling foreign exchange statistics and related statistics.

VI. For more detailed statistics and technical details, users are advised to read the "Hong Kong Monthly Digest of Statistics",
the "Hong Kong Annual Digest of Statistics" and other publications compiled by the Census and Statistics Department, the
Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

VII. Notations used in this chapter:

"-" indicates not applicable. "(blank)" indicates not available.