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Proposal to Link Shenzhen-Hong Kong IPOs Boosts Bay Area Ties

3/3/2026

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Wong, a Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) member, proposed allowing Shenzhen and Hong Kong to participate in IPOs simultaneously to boost Greater Bay Area ties.
The proposal comes ahead of CPPCC and National People's Congress meetings to discuss the 15th five-year plan.
Wong's idea builds on a June decision allowing Hong Kong companies to seek secondary listings on Shenzhen.
The Stock Connect program, established in 2014, facilitates cross-border trading.

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Wong, a Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) member, proposed allowing Shenzhen and Hong Kong to participate in IPOs simultaneously to boost Greater Bay Area ties.
The proposal comes ahead of CPPCC and National People's Congress meetings to discuss the 15th five-year plan.
Wong's idea builds on a June decision allowing Hong Kong companies to seek secondary listings on Shenzhen.
The Stock Connect program, established in 2014, facilitates cross-border trading.