Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's Charles Li: The funds raised by new stocks in the first two months of this year total nearly HKD 90 billion. We will continue to strictly maintain quality.

Charles Li, Chairman of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00388), stated that international investors are paying increasing attention to the Asian market, especially to the rapidly emerging enterprises in China. Funds are actively flowing into the fields of innovative technology and new energy, bringing many development opportunities to Hong Kong. Li revealed that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will continue to focus on innovative development in the coming year, including expanding a diverse asset ecosystem, optimizing the listing system, and enhancing market efficiency to further consolidate Hong Kong's status as an international financial center. He also pointed out that the trading volume of the securities market and derivatives market has repeatedly hit new highs, demonstrating the high activity and resilience of the Hong Kong financial market. Li added that in the first two months of this year, the average daily turnover of the Hong Kong securities market exceeded HK$260 billion, and the amount raised from new stocks was close to HK$90 billion, reflecting a continued active market. He also emphasized that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will continue to strictly maintain market quality, ensuring that the Hong Kong market operates fairly, transparently, and efficiently.