Since the MOFCOM released approval authorization of overseas investment in 2004, Shandong enterprises have attached great importance to HK due to its strength in finance, trade, sea transport, consultation, etc. More and more enterprises have chosen to invest in HK so that they can better expand overseas market.

It was known that there were only 10 enterprises investing in HK in 2004, 19 enterprises in 2005, 31 in 2006 and 34 in 2007. HK has become an investment focus of Shandong enterprises out of the mainland. Most of these enterprises invested in HK have regarded HK as a bridge to overseas areas.