Hong Kong's hi-tech haven: "For decades the latest technology has always found a natural home on Hong Kong's shores. With new competition from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong has reacted by setting up an hi-tech business hub with superfast wireless internet access.

"A technology war is being waged between Hong Kong and its big brother China.

"China, which has been watching and learning from the former colony's success, has a battle plan involving Beijing and Shanghai as major draw cards for hi-tech businesses wanting to be at the heart of the China boom.

"And the Hong Kong Government has responded swiftly."