Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited: Strong momentum for Hong Kong financing in Chapter 18C, raising $2.5 billion in the first quarter, surpassing the total of the past two years.

According to the Zhitong Finance APP, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange announced that since the beginning of 2026, Tech Specialized Companies have been consistently active in the Hong Kong IPO market. In just the first quarter, companies under Chapter 18C (Tech Specialized Listing Chapter) have raised $2.5 billion, surpassing the total of the past two years. As we enter April, the number of relevant IPO applications continues to increase, reflecting Hong Kong's increasing capacity to support innovative enterprises.