Sam Tsoi featured in 21st Century Business Herald (18 July 2025)

After years of sluggish performance, Hong Kong’s stock market has staged a dramatic comeback in 2025, reclaiming its status as a global financial powerhouse. Driven by policy reforms (like streamlined IPO rules and Web3-friendly regulations), a surge of mainland capital, and renewed foreign investor confidence, the Hang Seng Index soared 22% in H1 2025, while IPO fundraising hit a 6-year high. Key players—from battery giant CATL to AI firms and "H-share sisters" like Mixue—are leveraging Hong Kong’s unique role as a bridge between China and global markets, fueling a new era of innovation and liquidity.

Hong Kong’s comeback isn’t just a rebound—it’s a reinvention. 🚀

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“Hong Kong's financial sector boasts distinctive competitive advantages relative to other jurisdictions. Leveraging the "one country, two systems" framework, Hong Kong serves as a conduit for a substantial influx of high-caliber mainland Chinese assets, including corporate entities, investment funds, human capital, and technological innovation,” Sam said, ”Enhancing Hong Kong's prominence as a premier international financial hub aligns with both Beijing's strategic objectives and the region's economic self-sufficiency, while also playing a critical role in maintaining global financial stability.”