HKEX: Hong Kong solidifies top listing spot for tech firms with 7x surge in tech shares

Hong Kong has cemented its position as the premier listing destination for technology companies, according to Bonnie Chan Yiting, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX). Speaking at the 2026 HKEX Future Tech Summit in Shenzhen, Chan highlighted a structural shift in capital flows from traditional markets to emerging industries, with transaction volumes of tech shares surging sevenfold within the past decade. The city’s capital markets are riding a wave of momentum: over HK$166 billion (US$21.2 billion) was raised through initial public offerings in the first five months of 2026, and daily trading turnover averaged HK$293 billion in May—up 111% and 39% from a year earlier, respectively.

Underlying this growth is the rapid expansion of China’s tech sector, particularly in artificial intelligence. At the end of May, HKEX overhauled its Tech 100 Index, adding seven tech-focused companies including Deepexi Technology, Time Interconnect Technology, and lidar maker Hesai Group. The changes, effective June 15, reflect growing pressure for the city to better represent the rise of AI stocks. Chan noted that Asia is emerging as a major hub for global innovation, and Hong Kong’s capital markets are evolving to capture deeper investment opportunities in AI, energy, and biotech. The exchange’s pivot to emerging sectors is positioning it as a critical gateway for tech firms seeking public funding.