Lean harder into Hong Kong-mainland China market ties, ‘two sessions’ delegates urge

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Yulu Ao,Themis QiMarch 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM

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Delegates at China's "two sessions" are advocating for Hong Kong to strengthen its ties with mainland China's capital markets to reinforce its position as an international financial center. Financial leaders, including Tan Yueheng, suggest deeper integration and expanded cross-border investment channels would benefit both Hong Kong and the mainland. Stronger collaboration between exchanges would enhance the mainland's financial system and support the internationalization of the yuan. Premier Li Qiang noted the stabilization and rally of capital markets in 2025 and plans to deepen investment and financing reforms. Hong Kong's capital markets experienced a strong year in 2025, leading globally in IPO fundraising with HK$285.8 billion raised through 119 listings, driven by mainland technology and innovation companies.

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As of the end of February, the exchange had a robust IPO pipeline with 488 active listing applications.

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The city’s exchange claimed the top global ranking for IPO fundraising last year, with 119 listings raising a total of HK$285.8 billion.

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Hong Kong can reinforce its role as an international financial centre by deepening integration with mainland capital markets.

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Stronger collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland exchanges would enhance the resilience of the mainland’s financial system.

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Hong Kong’s capital markets had one of their strongest years in recent times in 2025.

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Bocom International 40% Li Qiang 50% Beijing 50% National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) 60% Chinese Securities Association of Hong Kong 60% National People’s Congress (NPC) 60% Tan Yueheng ×370% China ×280% Hong Kong ×690%

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hong kong 100% mainland china 90% capital markets 80% financial centre 70% two sessions 60% cross-border investment 60% yuan internationalisation 50% ipo 50% financial system resilience 40%

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