Q: Is the following a factual statement?
"The HSBC bank participates in political activity across international boundaries."
Options:
- yes
- no
A: no
Explain how we arrive at this answer:

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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Explanation: HSBC stays out of politics because it wants business from all entities.