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Hong Kong Economy Thrives: Exports Up 30%, IPOs Surge

4/5/2026

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  • Hong Kong's economy proved resilient in Q1 2026 amid volatile markets.
  • Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po attributed the resilience to mainland China's steady growth.
  • Exports rose nearly 30% in merchandise trade and the IPO market raised over HK$103 billion.
  • The Hang Seng index fell about 2% and average daily trading turnover rose 17%.