Because of its strategic location as a gateway into and out of the booming Chinese market, Hong Kong has long been a cornerstone of the mainland's trade and expansion plans. Mark Godfrey describes prevalent trends in the Special Administrative Region's effervescent seafood industry. A glance at the bustling Kwun Tong Wholesale Fish Market suggests Hong Kong's live seafood market is thriving. Every morning with typical Hong Kong efficiency, fish are hauled from holding tanks onto queuing trucks fitted with wooden boxes and air pumps. The cargo is then usually whisked away to the many hotels and restaurants.
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