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Latest news and analysis about the Hong Kong stock market, including market movements, policies, stock sales, and related exchange filings.
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China stock market

Hong Kong stocks’ strong 2026 start loses steam on rising China-Japan tensions

Beijing plans to place an immediate ban on exports to Japan with potential military use, with the possibility of additional measures.

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China stock market

Hong Kong stocks hit 7-week high as investors diversify into Chinese tech names

IPO

MiniMax’s Hong Kong IPO set to hit US$538 million amid Chinese AI sector frenzy

China stock market

Hong Kong stocks near 7-week high as Kuaishou surges, oil firms drop

‘Everyone is broadly constructive because earnings visibility still outweighs macro fear at this stage,’ analyst says.

A view of Connect Hall in the headquarters of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing in Exchange Square, Central, on December 30, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
IPO

Turning point: China doubles IPOs in 2025 amid eased curbs to boost tech push

CSRC reforms revive fundraising momentum with 115 firms generating US$18.3 billion across mainland China’s exchanges.

IPO

Hong Kong retakes IPO crown

Hong Kong topped global initial public offerings (IPOs) for the first time in six years in 2025 after fundraising more than tripled aided by deals from battery maker CATL and miner Zijin Gold.

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China stock market

Hong Kong stocks jump into 2026 with biggest surge since May

Investors expect Beijing’s ‘policy pivot’ to continue, with a focus on demand-side stimulus and stabilising the housing market, analyst says.

A view of Exchange Square in Central, where Hong Kong’s bourse operator is based, on December 30, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
IPO

Shares in Chinese GPU start-up Biren soar in Hong Kong listing

Shares leap 82 per cent in debut after retail investors’ demand exceeds supply by 2,347 times.

Mergers & Acquisitions

China’s M&A revival points to deeper investor confidence in growth prospects

Deal value is expected to rise, with strategic transactions and overseas ambitions driving momentum.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s IPO market rings in 2026 on a high note

The city catapulted itself into the global top spot for initial public offerings in 2025, with another strong pipeline of listings expected this year.

Bonnie Chan Yiting (centre), CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, with (left to right) Li Yi, chairman of Beijing 51WORLD Digital Twin Technology; Alex Zhavoronkov, chairman and CEO of Insilico Medicine; Li Zhichen, chairman and CEO of OneRobotics (Shenzhen); Sun Laichun, chairman of Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group; Geng Dawei, executive director and general manager of Shenzhen Xunce Technology; and Brian B.Y.Chen, chairman of USAS Building System (Shanghai). The six companies began trading on the Hong Kong exchange on December 30. Photo: Sun Yeung
IPO

China AI start-up MiniMax kicks off US$538 million Hong Kong IPO

Start of Shanghai-based company’s share sale follows launch of rival Zhipu’s US$560 million IPO a day earlier.

The company said it would start trading under stock code 0100 on January 9, with pricing expected on January 7. Photo: Shutterstock
China stock market

Hong Kong, mainland China stocks finish year with world-leading gains

City’s benchmark Hang Seng Index ends 2025 up 28 per cent, while the CSI 300 Index of mainland stocks rises 18 per cent.

China stock market

Hong Kong stocks edge higher on last full trading day of year

Hang Seng Index edges higher as Chinese yuan surpasses 7 against US dollar for first time since May 2023.

IPO

Insilico Medicine leads 6 Hong Kong IPOs, capping banner fundraising year

Debutants raise total of US$899 million as exchange wraps up one of the most active months for IPOs since 2021.

Executives of the six companies celebrate their listings in a gong ceremony at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing in Central on December 30, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
China stock market

Hong Kong stocks fail to hold on to gains on slow trade

Sentiment swings between concerns over a weakening growth outlook and bets that Beijing will step up policy easing to prop up the economy.

A view of Exchange Square in Central, where Hong Kong’s bourse operator is based, on May 18, 2025. Photo: Sam Tsang
Xiaomi

Xiaomi dips on co-founder’s US$2 billion share sale plan

Co-founder and vice-chairman Lin Bin plans to offload no more than US$500 million in any 12-month period starting in December 2026.

China stock market

Firmer yuan fuels share gains on bets Beijing will tolerate appreciation

Chinese equities edged higher on Friday, led by BYD, after the offshore yuan climbed through 7 per dollar for the first time since 2024.

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China stock market

China stocks recover from early losses on cautious PBOC policy tone

Mainland stocks closed higher after paring earlier losses as investors read the central bank’s latest messaging as supportive but restrained.

This photo shows a general view of screens diplaying financial market movements at the new building of the Shanghai Stock Exchange in Shanghai on April 25, 2025. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)
China stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise as Wall Street rally boosts confidence in earnings growth

Investors shrug off weaker US Federal Reserve easing hopes and bet on resilient corporate profits into 2026.

China stock market

Chinese ETFs investing in US stocks cap subscriptions as they run out of quotas

GF Fund and E Fund have capped daily subscriptions at 10 yuan, while China Asset Management has stopped accepting new subscriptions.

China stock market

Hong Kong stocks reverse gains as investors take profits before Christmas break

Losses in tech heavyweights like Kuaishou, Tencent and Xiaomi pull Hang Seng Index lower after advancing in the morning session.

Tourists take photos under the Christmas decorations outside the Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Mainland China

Hong Kong world’s No 1 IPO venue as fundraising crosses US$35 billion: HKEX

Four companies that raised funds in Hong Kong, including CATL, featured in the world’s top 10 IPOs this year.

HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan Yiting with the senior management of Ningbo Joyson Electronic, Pony AI, Vigonvita Life Sciences and WeRide during these companies’ listing ceremony on November 6 this year. Photo: Nora Tam
China stock market

SMIC, Pop Mart lead Hong Kong stocks higher before Christmas trading break

Hong Kong’s market will close early on Wednesday and remain shut on December 25 and 26.

China stock market

Hong Kong stocks cap longest win streak in 3 weeks as US inflation cools

Soft US inflation data strengthens the case for monetary easing as the Hang Seng Index gains for a third day.

HKEX

HKEX proposes slashing board lot variations to boost liquidity

The moves will remove the entry barrier for retail investors and prepare the city’s exchange for a single board lot unit structure.

A view of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) office in Central, April 2, 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse
China economy

China stock optimism contends with economic risks

Stocks in Hong Kong and China are seen making further gains next year, even as weak consumption and trade risks threaten economic growth.

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China stock market

Hong Kong stocks tread water as tech giants stumble on AI bubble jitters

Hang Seng Tech Index slides after US equities slump, while investors await inflation report.

China economy

Standard Chartered keeps overweight call on China stocks, flags recovery in 2026

Despite renewed ‘bubble’ talk around AI valuations after a November sell-off, Standard Chartered says the cycle is different this time.

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