Happy 35th birthday to the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE)! Launched in 1990 with just 30 listed securities, this financial powerhouse now boasts over 2,300 companies and a market cap rivaling global giants. Talk about a glow-up! 💼
Bridging Markets, Breaking Barriers 🌉
Remember 2014? That’s when the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect revolutionized access to A-shares for overseas investors. Fast-forward to 2025, and SSE’s partnerships with index giants like MSCI keep China’s markets firmly on the world stage. 🌐
Tech’s New Playground: The STAR Market ⚡
Since its 2019 debut, the STAR Market has been the go-to hub for AI, semiconductors, and biotech innovators. With a registration-based IPO system, it’s like the 'VIP lane' for China’s tech future. 🔬💻
London Calling 📞
2019 also saw the Shanghai-London Stock Connect launch, letting companies from both sides list depository receipts. Think of it as a financial cultural exchange program—but with way bigger stakes. 🇨🇳🤝🇬🇧
As SSE celebrates 35 years, its story mirrors China’s economic rise: ambitious, interconnected, and full of surprises. 🎂✨
