It is in this anticipation that we publish a Far Eastern economic review in the English language. Hongkong is one of the world's leading hubs. The importance of Hongkong transcends the mere financial and commercial sphere. Propositions of ideas and conceptions reverberate from here through the whole of the Far East, and penetrate even into the chancelleries of the great powers. Hongkong has one of the world's busiest and biggest harbours, it promises to develop a similar airport, it is a great trading place and might soon also grow into a modest industrial city.
Business is the overriding interest and pursuit here.
Nevertheless cultural life has prospered in Hongkong, and we discern a remarkable thirst for more and better education, information and knowledge, and intellectual satisfaction. The present position and potentialities of Hongkong justify optimism. Here is a benevolent administration of trained civil servants who work for the common weal under the guidance of one of the best and progressive governments the world has seen. Peace, order and prosperity under British law are traditionally guarded and promoted. Civic security is guaranteed.