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Hong Kong–Qatar relations

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Qatar, to apply for free higher educational opportunities in Hong Kong. The proposal reflected in a strong rejection among Hong Kong public as it was believed by some to be a wastage of Hong Kong's tax revenue to flatter a strategy proposed by the Chinese government. In response to the criticism, the scholarship was later also opened to Hong Kong citizens who have plans to study abroad in the One Belt, One Road region, including Qatar. On top of the disputes, the immigrant policy of Qatar was treated as an indicator for Hong Kong media in reviewing their local policy, which stirred up the discussion in Hong Kong.
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since the 20th century. Hong Kong's total exports to Qatar is US$ 30 million in January–March 2016. Major export items included telecom equipment and parts (US$ 10 million), jewellery (US$ 6 million) and travel goods & handbags (US$ 3 million). Hong Kong's imports from Qatar is US$ 25 million in
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region, a strengthened bilateral ties between Hong Kong and Qatar were encouraged by the government representatives of both sides in the international meeting in 2015. Hong Kong government has initiated a One Belt, One Road scholarship for students in the One Belt, One Road region, which includes
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between the two could possibly be traced back to the pre-modern period, as characteristics of archaeological finds discovered from both areas could have possibly indicated. For a long period in the 20th century, both Hong Kong and Qatar were influenced by the United Kingdom, with the former as a
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION OF THE PEOPLE's REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF QATAR FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION AND THE PREVENTION OF FISCAL EVASION WITH RESPECT TO TAXES ON
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in 2013. Under the agreement, double taxation, especially profits from international shipping transport earned by the other side's residents in another place, is avoided. In addition, the treaty has incorporated an article on exchange of information.
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the first three months of 2016, petroleum oils (other than crude)(US$ 19 million, 74.3% of total) and polymers of ethylene in primary forms (US$ 2 million, 7% of total) are the primary imports.
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To bolster the economic and trade connections between the two places, and offer added incentives for companies in Qatar to do business or invest in both places, as suggested by
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SCED exchanges views with local consulate representatives of Middle East countries on business opportunities under "Belt and Road" initiative (with photo)
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The Treaty for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and The Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income
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from concluding military bilateral agreements with foreign countries.
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continent, the connections between the two have a long history.
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Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury
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who led the negotiation, Hong Kong and Qatar agreed on
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Qatar is Hong Kong's important trade partner in the
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Index

Map indicating locations of Hong Kong and Qatar
Hong Kong
Qatar
bilateral
foreign relations
Hong Kong
Qatar
Asian
foreign trade
British colony
British protectorate
British Empire
Wan Chai
Hong Kong Island
Middle East
KC Chan
Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury
One Belt, One Road
International Monetary Fund
World Trade Organization
Hong Kong Basic Law
"Hong Kong Basic Law Chapter VII : External Affairs"
the original
Consulate General of Qatar in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
卡塔爾市場概況
"Hong Kong, Qatar tax treaty signed (with photos)", Hong Kong Government Press Release
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION OF THE PEOPLE's REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF QATAR FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION AND THE PREVENTION OF FISCAL EVASION WITH RESPECT TO TAXES ON INCOME
"Hong Kong, Qatar tax treaty signed (with photos)", Hong Kong Government Press Release
SCED exchanges views with local consulate representatives of Middle East countries on business opportunities under "Belt and Road" initiative (with photo)
"10億獎學金吸一帶一路學生",《蘋果日報》,14-1-2016

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