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Relationship dossier

Hong Kong Spain

Relationship assessment

Hong Kong and Spain have a bilateral framework for avoiding double taxation.

Hong Kong toward Spain

+15

Hong Kong participated in concluding a comprehensive agreement with Spain to avoid double taxation, creating a framework for tax cooperation. Hong Kong’s external relations operate within its status as a Chinese special administrative region.

Spain toward Hong Kong

+15

Spain concluded a comprehensive agreement with Hong Kong to avoid double taxation, establishing a framework for tax cooperation with the region.

Overall relationship

+15

The bilateral relationship includes a concrete tax-cooperation framework, while Hong Kong’s external relations are shaped by its status as a Chinese special administrative region. The broader range and depth of bilateral cooperation are unclear.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Hong Kong’s external economic arrangements operate within its status as a Chinese special administrative region. Hong Kong and Spain concluded a comprehensive agreement to avoid double taxation, providing a concrete framework for bilateral economic and tax cooperation. The relationship’s broader scope and implementation are unclear.

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