Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) Chairman Tang Jiacheng stated during a market opening ceremony on February 20 that he hopes the strong momentum in the Hong Kong stock market will persist for the entire Year of the Horse. Since the beginning of 2026, HKEX has completed 24 new listings, raising a total of HKD 87 billion. There are currently more than 488 companies in the queue awaiting listing.

Tang Jiacheng emphasized that while the number of listings has increased, HKEX has not relaxed its scrutiny of the listing review process, ensuring that Hong Kong remains a widely recognized high-quality market. Regarding stock market performance, Tang pointed out that recent trading volume has exceeded HKD 300 billion, reflecting the noticeable effectiveness of related liquidity measures.

This year, HKEX will fully advance various initiatives, including enhancing the listing regime and narrowing bid-ask spreads. The exchange will also allocate resources to support society, such as launching programs to assist caregivers.