Since 1969, the economic growth in Hongkong has been greater than in the United States. Although both have been showing improvement and development when it comes to economic growth, Hongkong gave their best by devoting a bigger fraction of its resources to accumulating capital. Hongkong's production possibilities then have expanded more quickly. By 2009, the performance of Hongkong's economy has been promising for statistics states that the production possibilities of per person in the said country had reached 94 percent than in the United States. Another proof that Hongkong has been doing good is, it is considered as one of the world's leading financial centers. It boasts of its low taxation, almost free port trade and well established international financial market through its service-oriented economy.
