Relationship dossier
Hong Kong
Switzerland
Relationship assessment
A narrow but concrete tax agreement connects Hong Kong and Switzerland.
Hong Kong toward Switzerland
+15Hong Kong concluded a double taxation agreement with Switzerland under its autonomy in taxation and certain external economic matters.
Switzerland toward Hong Kong
+15Switzerland concluded a double taxation agreement with Hong Kong, establishing a framework for tax matters between them.
Overall relationship
+15The relationship includes a concrete bilateral tax framework, but Hong Kong’s status as a special administrative region limits its independent foreign relations. The known cooperation is narrow, and the extent of broader government engagement is 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
Overview
Hong Kong’s external relations are constrained by its status as a Chinese special administrative region, although it has autonomy in areas including taxation and can conclude certain agreements. Hong Kong and Switzerland have a double taxation agreement, providing a concrete but relatively narrow basis for bilateral government cooperation. The scope of other direct cooperation is unclear.
Key developments
Hong Kong and Switzerland concluded a double taxation agreement.
Major uncertainties
- The extent of cooperation beyond taxation is unclear.
- The implementation and practical effects of the double taxation agreement are not assessed.