Definition: In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Input: Statement: It was soon flourishing; with its natural harbor that attracted ships, Hong Kong leaped to the forefront as a base for trade. Choices:  1. Hong Kong took a long time to develop into a trading city. 2. Hong Kong's harbor is the best in the country. 3. Hong Kong was soon a large port for trading.

3