"If Hong Kong's business don't stop throwing away their records, a vital part of the city's history will be lost forever, a group of archivists and historians warn." from South China Morning Post

"Stacy Gould, University of Hong Kong head archivist, said: "The Hong Kong of 2010 isn't so different from the Hong Kong of 1890, because it's still ruled by corporate oligarchies. That's why it's so important for businesses to establish archives." "


"In Hong Kong, HSBC draws from its archives to promote its brand, refer to past business decision and, in the case of litigation, find evidence to support its side of events."