| Abstract | In the first five months of 1997, total trade between both sides of the Taiwan Strait increased, while re-exports through Hong Kong in cross-strait trade dropped. This brings into question Hong Kong's prospects as an intermediary in cross-strait trade and economic activities after the "handover". The article features Hong Kong's role as an intermediary in cross-strait investment and as a transhipment hub in cross-strait trade before and after its handover as well as its advantages as an intermediary. |
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