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AICT Chairman Chooses Hong Kong for Funding Amid Trade Tensions

6/8/2025

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Yan Jun, chairman of AICT, is seeking funding for his traffic-control software company.
He evaluated options in mainland exchanges and Hong Kong's US$6.2 trillion market.
US-China trade tensions reduced interest in New York listings.
He ultimately opted for Hong Kong to tap into international capital.
Since summer 2024, numerous mainland firms have made similar choices.

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Story summary

Yan Jun, chairman of AICT, is seeking funding for his traffic-control software company.
He evaluated options in mainland exchanges and Hong Kong's US$6.2 trillion market.
US-China trade tensions reduced interest in New York listings.
He ultimately opted for Hong Kong to tap into international capital.
Since summer 2024, numerous mainland firms have made similar choices.