Hong Kong Listings Raise 6-Year High of $51.9 Billion, Second Best Ever
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Hong Kong pushing $51.9B in listings—the best in six years—reopens it as a serious venue for late-stage capital, especially for China-adjacent tech. If you’re building in or selling into Asia, your financing and exit assumptions should now include a credible HK path alongside US and domestic options.
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