[Hong Kong continues to be rated as the world’s freest economy] On October 6, Canada’s Fraser Institute released the “World Economic Freedom 2026 Annual Report” on the 6th, and Hong Kong continued to be rated as the world’s freest economy. A spokesman for the Hong Kong SAR government said that day that the report reaffirmed Hong Kong's free market advantages and open, efficient and fair business environment. Among the five major assessment items, Hong Kong continues to rank first in "International Trade Freedom" and maintains second place in the world in "Supervision." A spokesman for the SAR government said that in the current context of increasing global economic uncertainty and rising trade protectionism, Hong Kong continues to maintain its free port status, implement a zero-tariff policy and a simple low tax system to provide investors and entrepreneurs at home and abroad with a safe, stable, fair and predictable international business and investment environment. (CCTV News)