Group 1 - The average daily trading volume in the Hong Kong market for the first half of 2025 reached HKD 240.2 billion, a significant increase of 118% compared to HKD 110.4 billion in the same period last year [1] - As of June 30, 2025, the market capitalization of the Hong Kong market was HKD 42.7 trillion, up 33% from HKD 32.1 trillion year-on-year [1] - The average daily trading volume of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) surged to HKD 33.8 billion, representing a 184% increase from HKD 11.9 billion in the previous year, driven by the expansion of the ETF Connect program and the continuous listing of new ETF products [1] Group 2 - The average daily trading volume of the Hong Kong Stock Connect under the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Connect mechanisms was HKD 110.96 billion, reflecting a 195% increase year-on-year [1] - The daily trading volume of Renminbi currency futures rose to 115,200 contracts, a year-on-year growth of 43%, indicating the increasing role of Renminbi-denominated instruments in the active Renminbi product ecosystem [1] - The average daily trading volume of futures and options in the derivatives market increased to 1.7 million contracts, marking an 11% year-on-year growth, showcasing the resilience and innovative momentum of Hong Kong's capital market [2]