Chinese securities official says 'opening markets is good for China'

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The Standard Chartered building (C) is seen in Hong Kong on October 28, 2022. - Hundreds of top bankers will take part in a summit in Hong Kong next week as the city prepares to reopen for business after the pandemic. (Photo by ISAAC LAWRENCE / AFP)

China will continue to welcome foreign institutions and also hope that more international companies will list in Hong Kong.

PHOTO: AFP

HONG KONG – A Chinese securities official said on Wednesday opening markets is good for China.

Mr Fang Xinghai, vice-chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, said China will continue to welcome foreign institutions and also hope that more international companies will list in Hong Kong.

Mr Fang, making the remarks in a recorded video for Hong Kong’s Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit, also said the success of China’s economy will determine whether Hong Kong will become an important offshore yuan centre. REUTERS

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