Chen Yiting: Under the Sino-US game, companies need to diversify their overseas operations and Hong Kong has advantages in overseas financing.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government held an investment promotion conference in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. Charles Li, the CEO of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), pointed out at the conference that in the context of geopolitical tensions, the US-China rivalry, and trade wars, companies need to consider how to diversify their overseas deployment. Many companies that have recently listed in Hong Kong are already listed on the mainland A-share market, suggesting that Hong Kong can cater to the needs of companies for fundraising overseas. Charles Li mentioned that many mainland companies are looking to list in Hong Kong in order to have an overseas financing platform to support their overseas expansion. Additionally, many companies are listing in Hong Kong in response to demands from overseas partners. As an international financial center, listing in Hong Kong can enhance the visibility of these companies, and Hong Kong also has advantages as an overseas financing platform. She pointed out that during recent roadshows abroad, international investors have shown interest in investment opportunities in China, especially since the emergence of the Chinese generative AI model DeepSeek. Hong Kong can serve these needs.