Hong Kong’s stock market kicked off 2026 with a bang, soaring to a one-month high fueled by optimism in China’s booming AI sector. The city cemented its global financial clout by topping 2025’s IPO fundraising charts worldwide—outpacing both NYSE and NASDAQ combined. 📈
With GDP growth projected at 3.2% this year, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po revealed plans to double down on tech innovation and cross-border collaboration. “Our role in China’s tech rise is irreplaceable,” Chan told CGTN, highlighting initiatives to deepen ties with the Greater Bay Area and attract diverse investors.
Key 2026 priorities include:
Boosting AI infrastructure to support national R&D goals
Expanding green finance and digital asset markets 🌱
Streamlining cross-border capital flows with mainland cities
Analysts say Hong Kong’s unique ‘super connector’ status between East and West positions it to ride China’s tech wave while offering global investors unmatched access. 💼✨
