HKEX(HK:00388) Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-10-22 05:59Core Insights - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has seen record-high average daily trading volumes for both the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect in the first half of 2025, with average daily trading amounts reaching RMB 206.4 billion, a 68% year-on-year increase, and HK Stock Connect reaching HKD 126 billion, more than double that of 2024 [1][2] Group 1 - The HKEX CEO highlighted that since September 2024, China's economic policies and technological innovations have attracted global investor interest, leading to strong performance in the Hong Kong market [1] - The Hong Kong securities and derivatives markets, as well as the Stock Connect trading volumes, have all reached new highs for the half-year, with the new stock market financing amount returning to the top of global exchanges, showcasing the market's vitality and resilience [1] - HKEX is collaborating closely with Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges to include REITs in the Stock Connect, introduce block trading mechanisms, and incorporate RMB counters into the HK Stock Connect, aiming to provide more convenience and investment options for domestic and foreign investors [1] Group 2 - Looking ahead, HKEX plans to deepen collaboration with various parties, continuously optimize listing arrangements, and expand the connectivity mechanisms to enhance market efficiency and promote the joint development of capital markets in both regions [2] - HKEX aims to build a competitive ecosystem for fixed income and currency products, offering diverse asset allocation and risk hedging tools to domestic and international investors, while actively expanding offshore RMB application scenarios to support the steady internationalization of the RMB [2]