Hong Kong retains position as world's freest economy, report finds

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 7, 2026

Hong Kong has once again been ranked as the world's freest economy, according to the Economic Freedom of the World 2026 Annual Report released on Tuesday by the Fraser Institute.

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