from our Chief Executive yesterday.
We have seen dramatic media reports lately about people at big companies fleeing Hong Kong's nasty air for cleaner cities in the region. While I am fully aware that we need to improve our air quality, I also think we have to keep the problem in perspective.
In terms of the quantity of air pollutants, Hong Kong ranks at neither the top nor the bottom of the world table. Rather, we are at a level comparable with such cities as Tokyo, Seoul, Barcelona and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, foreign investment continues to pour into our city. Unlike others, we do not try to attract trade and investment by offering special tax, land or financial incentives. We believe that Hong Kong's best incentive lies in the quality of our overall business environment.
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