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Mainland China’s stock exchanges mount charm offensive amid Hong Kong IPO boom

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Chan, Z. S. (2026, September 21). Mainland China’s stock exchanges mount charm offensive amid Hong Kong IPO boom. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3368149/mainland-chinas-stock-exchanges-mount-charm-offensive-amid-hong-kong-ipo-boom?utm_source=rss_feed

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Mainland China's stock exchanges are aggressively promoting domestic listings to mainland firms, particularly those planning to list in Hong Kong. This charm offensive includes highlighting advantages like higher valuations and clearer regulatory processes compared to Hong Kong. The exchanges are also emphasizing access to policy resources that align with Beijing’s priorities, as they compete for market rankings against the booming Hong Kong IPO market.

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Mainland China's stock exchanges have increased their efforts to attract companies listing in Hong Kong, highlighting benefits like higher valuations and quicker approval processes. These exchanges are particularly targeting firms planning to go public for the first time or those aligned with Beijing's national priorities. Intermediaries helping with Hong Kong IPOs noted that such lobbying has intensified as domestic exchanges compete more aggressively for listings, aiming to improve their market rankings. The move reflects a growing rivalry between mainland China’s stock markets and Hong Kong, with mainland exchanges emphasizing their advantages over Hong Kong in certain sectors.

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“Exchanges emphasised the benefits of listing on the mainland, including valuations that are generally higher than in Hong Kong, a clearer and more controllable timetable, and more policy resources for sectors that fit Beijing’s priorities,” the people said.

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2026-09-21 · South China Morning Post

Mainland China’s stock exchanges mount charm offensive amid Hong Kong IPO boom · assertive framing

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Mainland China’s stock exchanges mount charm offensive amid Hong Kong IPO boom asserted

exchanges → mount → boom

Domestic bourses are lobbying mainland firms to reconsider Hong Kong listing plans, sources say Mainland China’s stock exchanges have stepped up lobbying of companies and regulators to prioritise domestic listings after Hong Kong stole their thunder in fundraising activities in recent years, according to two sources familiar with the matter. uncertain

Kong → lobby → matter

The domestic exchanges recently met representatives of some mainland companies planning Hong Kong listings, especially first-time issuers and firms in sectors supported by national policies, a source said. asserted

source → meet → policies

people → emphasise → priorities

Another source, an intermediary who helps companies with Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs), said such lobbying efforts, while routine, had intensified as exchanges operated as businesses “competing for market rankings”. asserted

exchanges → help → rankings