Tang Jiacheng: Accumulated 24 new stocks have been listed since 2026, hoping that the strong atmosphere in the stock market will continue throughout the Year of the Horse.

On February 20, Charles Li, chairman of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00388), said in his speech at the opening ceremony that he hopes the strong atmosphere in the Hong Kong stock market can continue throughout the Year of the Horse. From 2026 to now, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has completed 24 new stock listings, raising a total of 87 billion yuan, with over 488 companies waiting to go public. Charles Li emphasized that while the number of listings is increasing, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is unwavering in its scrutiny of the listing process to ensure that Hong Kong remains a recognized high-quality market. Regarding the stock market, Charles Li pointed out that the recent trading volume has exceeded 300 billion yuan, reflecting the significant effectiveness of related liquidity measures. This year, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will work to improve the listing system and narrow the bid-ask spread, while also allocating resources to launch programs to support caregivers and other initiatives.