China Stamps - 1996-31 Scott 2741-4 Economic Constructions of Hong Kong - Block of 4 w/imprints - MNH, VF dealer stock - (9274C)

China Stamps - 1996-31 Scott 2741-4 Economic Constructions of Hong Kong - Block of 4 w/imprints - MNH, VF dealer stock : Hong Kong borders on the South China Sea and is near the Chinese mainland. Situated on the important navigation line of the Pacific and the Indian Oceans, it is the economic centre of the Asian and Pacific region. Benefiting from ideal geographical conditions, special opportunities brought by the world economic situation and its own realistic economic policies, Hong Kong has witnessed a rapid economic growth in the past several decades. As one of "Asia's four small tigers", Hong Kong is the world-famous centre of finance, trade ,shipping and information. Finance and trade have become the economic pillars propping up Hong Kong's prosperity and development. In 1995, Hong Kong's local product output totaled HK$111,1.39 billion and the per capita local product output was $23,019, higher than that of such advanced countries, as Britain, Canada and Australia, ranking second in Asia. Hong Kong has become the world's third largest banking centre, first cargo container port, fourth gold market, sixth foreign exchange market and seventh stock market.