Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Economy
Hong Kong’s new pivot: From Western gateway to Middle Eastern bridge
Hong Kong is embedding itself in a multipolar, collaborative network linking Asia and the Middle East, says US academic John Calabrese. For Gulf economies diversifying beyond hydrocarbons, it offers trusted legal and financial structures; for Chinese firms, a safe entry point into Middle Eastern markets; and for Gulf investors, a strategic partner facilitating informed access to Chinese assets.
John Calabrese
10 Oct 2025
Economy
Hong Kong makes a comeback as an international financial centre
As part of Lianhe Zaobao’s “Seeing the New Hong Kong” series, marking five years since the enactment of Hong Kong’s national security law, associate China news editor Fok Yit Wai takes a look at Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre. Will the city be able to grasp new opportunities amid the China-US rivalry and the mainland’s crackdown on several sectors?
Fok Yit Wai
02 Jul 2025
Economy
The CATL effect: Can a battery giant power Hong Kong’s stock market revival?
Battery giant CATL’s record-breaking secondary listing in Hong Kong marks a turning point for the city’s capital markets. Will Hong Kong be able to re-establish itself as an international financial centre? Lianhe Zaobao’s China Desk finds out more.
China Desk, Lianhe Zaobao
21 May 2025
Economy
[Big read] Chinese stocks to delist in US amid trade war market rout?
Amid the China-US trade and tariff war, there have been signs that Chinese stocks might have to delist from US stock markets, whether on their own accord or as a result of government decisions. What effect would this have on global trade? Lianhe Zaobao senior correspondent Chen Jing speaks to experts to find out more.
Chen Jing
05 May 2025
Economy
Chinese netizens: Hong Kong now an international financial centre 'heritage site'
Hong Kong's position as an international financial centre is now a thing of the past as multinational corporations withdraw from the city and its stock market shows signs of foreign capital outflows. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Tai Hing Shing finds out if Hong Kong's financial market is truly on its way down.
Tai Hing Shing
07 Dec 2023
Economy
Hong Kong no longer the 'East-meets-West' financial hub of yesteryear
Hong Kong's stock market has taken a beating recently, with the number of IPOs and trade volumes in a slump. Amid the different factors causing the poor performance, including the economic situation in mainland China, analysts believe that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's long-running focus on the West and oversight of Southeast Asia needs to be addressed. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Liu Sha finds out more.
Liu Sha
25 Aug 2023
Economy
'Homecoming' listings heat up in Hong Kong
US and Chinese regulators have been ramping up talks to resolve the longstanding audit dispute under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA). In the meantime, will US-listed Chinese companies flock to Hong Kong? Is the city able to offer a profitable haven for investors?
Caixin Global
19 Aug 2022
Economy
Geopolitics affecting HK's financial market. Can Singapore benefit?
Amid US-China tensions, mainland China companies blacklisted by the US are expected to expand their presence in Hong Kong. While it may seem that the special autonomous region will reap the benefits, NUS academic Ben Charoenwong says investors are in fact wary of the costs involved and may look to other financial hubs like Singapore. But is Singapore ready to fill that role?
Ben Charoenwong
06 Jun 2022
Economy
US regulations strangling the life out of China concept stocks?
Chinese concept stocks plunged after the US Securities and Exchange Commissions' recent announcement that another five US-listed Chinese companies might be delisted for non-compliance with US regulations. Although there was a rebound after Vice-Premier Liu He's reassurance that China will implement policies to stabilise the stock market and support overseas listings, Chinese companies looking to raise capital abroad will still have to deal with two sets of inherently contradictory regulations from the US and China.
China Desk, Lianhe Zaobao
18 Mar 2022
Economy
HKEX a refuge for Chinese companies fleeing US stock exchanges?
Amid regulatory concerns and news of Didi Chuxing delisting from the New York Stock Exchange, it seems that the writing is on the wall for Chinese companies seeking overseas listings. Will the Hong Kong Stock Exchange be their natural refuge? The Hong Kong government has implemented reforms to woo new-economy innovative companies and investors, but will these measures be enough? NUS academic Xu Le has the details.
Xu Le
03 Jan 2022
Economy
HK Stock Exchange to benefit from returning US-listed Chinese firms
With the recent tightening of regulations in China and the US, US-listed Chinese companies and those seeking to launch IPOs in the US will be faced with a path of obstacles. To save themselves further headaches and from being embroiled in US-China tensions, will they turn their attention to Hong Kong?
Xu Le
05 Aug 2021