| Hong Kong Labor force | Reason for not using | Value | Reason for using | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High labor cost | 1.69 | Strong ability to solve practical problems | 1.65 | |
| Difficult to hire because of their low willingness | 1.58 | Responsible and dedicated working attitude | 1.55 | |
| Unfamiliar with the mainland situation | 1.25 | International vision and a good understanding of international rules | 1.36 | |
| Low effect | 1.01 | Strong willingness to work in the Chinese mainland | 1.09 | |
| Difficulty in communication | 0.44 | Strong desire to work | 0.34 | |
| Others | 0.03 | |||
| Hong Kong Technology | Reason for not using | Value | Reason for using | Value |
| Lack of understanding of HK’s scientific and technological achievements | 1.66 | Effective to meet technological demands | 1.87 | |
| High technological cooperation cost | 1.17 | In line with international standards, with the potential to engage in further international cooperation | 1.14 | |
| Unsound technological cooperation mechanism | 1.03 | More competitive compared to technologies in the Chinese mainland | 1.01 | |
| Ineffective to meet technological demands | 0.94 | Cutting-edge and advanced scientific and technological achievements | 0.88 | |
| Weak intention to cooperate | 0.81 | Sound technological cooperation mechanism | 0.59 | |
| Difficulties in communication | 0.36 | A well-established intellectual property protection system in HK | 0.37 | |
| Hong Kong Producer service | Reason for not using | Value | Reason for using | Value |
| Not familiar with the Chinese mainland | 1.43 | Effective to meet service demands | 1.25 | |
| High cost | 1.43 | Understand of international markets and rules | 1.22 | |
| Unable to meet demands | 1.39 | Have business in HK and abroad | 1.04 | |
| Unsound cross-border service mechanism | 1.24 | High professional level and lower price than other overseas-funded suppliers | 0.93 | |
| Difficulties in communication | 0.43 | Geographical proximity, as many HK-funded firms invested in the PRD | 0.76 | |
| Others | 0.09 | Sound cross-border service mechanism | 0.59 |
