Analysis: More Investors Eager to Participate in Asian Markets Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan stated that despite geopolitical uncertainties, global investors are increasingly eager to invest in Asian markets, with the region's capital market surpassing $34 trillion.
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(Central News Agency reporter Zhang Qian, Hong Kong, 22nd) Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Chan stated today that amidst geopolitical uncertainties, more international investors are eager to participate in the Asian market.
According to an official Radio Television Hong Kong report, Chan made these remarks during a speech at the annual meeting of the Asian and Oceanian Stock Exchanges Federation.
She said that Asia's importance to the global economy continues to rise. Between 2014 and 2024, the scale of global investment in Asia doubled to reach approximately 6 trillion US dollars. The region's capital market has grown fourfold since 2000, surpassing 34 trillion US dollars by the end of 2024.
She further added that HKEX can provide other exchanges with a unique platform that connects mainland Chinese opportunities with global capital. HKEX will continue to perfect its cross-asset platforms and products, constantly enhancing market diversity, breadth, and liquidity.
At the same event, HKEX Chairman Carlson Tong said that this is one of the most complex and challenging times in recent decades. Asia's economic status on the global stage has significantly elevated, with higher engagement from both regional and global investors.
He stated that as current geopolitics and macroeconomics become more complex, the role of the exchange as a connector becomes particularly crucial.
He mentioned that HKEX has established partnerships with many other regional exchanges, especially launching connectivity programs with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange. He believes these collaborations will accelerate regional economic growth and attract more global capital.
(Central News Agency reporter Zhang Qian, Hong Kong, 22nd) Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Chan stated today that amidst geopolitical uncertainties, more international investors are eager to participate in the Asian market.
According to an official Radio Television Hong Kong report, Chan made these remarks during a speech at the annual meeting of the Asian and Oceanian Stock Exchanges Federation.
She said that Asia's importance to the global economy continues to rise. Between 2014 and 2024, the scale of global investment in Asia doubled to reach approximately 6 trillion US dollars. The region's capital market has grown fourfold since 2000, surpassing 34 trillion US dollars by the end of 2024.
She further added that HKEX can provide other exchanges with a unique platform that connects mainland Chinese opportunities with global capital. HKEX will continue to perfect its cross-asset platforms and products, constantly enhancing market diversity, breadth, and liquidity.
At the same event, HKEX Chairman Carlson Tong said that this is one of the most complex and challenging times in recent decades. Asia's economic status on the global stage has significantly elevated, with higher engagement from both regional and global investors.
He stated that as current geopolitics and macroeconomics become more complex, the role of the exchange as a connector becomes particularly crucial.
He mentioned that HKEX has established partnerships with many other regional exchanges, especially launching connectivity programs with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange. He believes these collaborations will accelerate regional economic growth and attract more global capital.