HK's super-connector status draws Shanghai firms worth $2t

There are 200 Shangair companies listed in the HKEX.

Hong Kong’s position as a super-connector has attracted Shanghai-based companies with a total market value of over HK$2t to list in the city, Chief Executive John Lee said.

Counting all of Mainland China, Lee said more than 1,400 companies are listed in Hong Kong.

Additionally, over 2,100 enterprises from the Mainland are based in the city.

During the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE), Lee said Hong Kong’s extensive financial infrastructure and global connectivity make it a vital platform for Mainland companies to raise capital, expand internationally, and support economic integration.

He also highlighted Hong Kong's world-class infrastructure, high-quality education, and excellent quality of life, encouraging mainland residents to pursue opportunities in the city.