HKEX(HK:00388) Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-09-17 04:13Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive, John Lee, announced the 2025 Policy Address, highlighting the launch of the Core Climate international carbon trading platform by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2022, which is the only platform globally that settles voluntary carbon credits in Hong Kong dollars and Renminbi [1] Group 1: Carbon Trading Initiatives - The Core Climate platform aims to strengthen collaboration with the Greater Bay Area's carbon market through pilot projects, testing cross-border trading settlement paths, and building a regional carbon market ecosystem [1] - Hong Kong will work with relevant regulatory bodies and institutions in mainland China to explore the country's participation in the international carbon market, including establishing voluntary carbon credit standards and methods [1] - The initiatives will also cover the registration, trading, and settlement of carbon reduction credits [1]