According to Transparency International 's 2013 Corruptions Perceptions Index , Hong Kong is the 15th least corrupt territory in the world -- with the United States , by comparison , ranked 19th . Property tycoon Thomas Chan found guilty on misconduct charges . His wife , also co - chair of famous Hong Kong property company acquitted of all charges . Their company , Sun Hung Kai , built some of the tallest buildings in the city 's celebrated downtown . Former Hong Kong government official convicted on several counts of misconduct in public office .
Property tycoon Thomas Chan found guilty on misconduct charges . His wife , also co - chair of famous Hong Kong property company acquitted of all charges . Their company , Sun Hung Kai , built some of the tallest buildings in the city 's celebrated downtown . Former Hong Kong government official convicted on several counts of misconduct in public office .