The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has gone through glorious, as well as stormy days, in the history of the local financial industry, and Hong Kong's prosperity wasn't achieved overnight, says Laura Cha Shih May-lung, who formerly headed the exchange. Despite challenges and setbacks, she says there're always new opportunities in the SAR. The strong backing of the motherland, along with Hong Kong's unique advantages, have instilled confidence in the city among global investors. | China Daily Hong Kong

Hong Kong markets open 2026 on high note #HongKong stocks opened 2026 on a strong note, climbing to a one-month high with sustained optimism around #China's domestic artificial intelligence sector. In a remarkable showing, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (#HKEX) witnessed six companies list simultaneously on Tuesday. CGTN reporter Xu Hua sat down with Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. #economy #IPO | CGTN Frontline