The Hong Kong Stock Exchange welcomes the "Policy Address" supporting the further diversification of the Hong Kong market and hopes to vigorously promote market connectivity

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (00388.HK) welcomes the 2025 Policy Address delivered by Chief Executive John Lee. The Chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Paul Chan, stated that the Policy Address covers initiatives in both the primary and secondary markets as well as across asset classes, which he believes will help promote the sustainable development of Hong Kong as an international financial center and broaden the financial ecosystem. He expressed gratitude to the government for its steadfast support of the exchange and the financial services industry, enabling Hong Kong's capital markets to maintain resilience and vitality in any macro environment, and looks forward to continuing collaboration with the government and stakeholders to enhance Hong Kong's leading position in the global financial market.

The Group's CEO, Charles Li, pointed out that the exchange plays a key role as the core infrastructure of the Asian financial market in connecting capital with opportunities. It is committed to building a diversified asset ecosystem for Chinese and international investors in Hong Kong. He believes that the measures proposed in the Policy Address will further enrich the variety of products in Hong Kong's securities, fixed income, currency, commodities, and carbon markets, promoting diversified market development. He looks forward to closely collaborating with stakeholders to vigorously promote market connectivity