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Sun, 29 Mar 2026

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong

Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

* Mainland Chinese tech company Yunji's delivery robot navigates a hotel lobby in Hong Kong, demonstrating its ability to operate in an international setting.
* The company is using Hong Kong as a springboard for overseas expansion due to increased "China risk" and geopolitical headwinds in the US and Europe.
* Hong Kong is becoming more attractive to mainland Chinese tech companies as a place to raise money, test products with international clients, and build credibility for overseas expansion.
* The number of mainland Chinese firms listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has increased by 153% over the past two years.
* Mainland Chinese tech firms are shifting their primary share listings to Hong Kong due to geopolitical headwinds in the US and Europe.
* Hong Kong is seen as a connector between China and the outside world, with policies aimed at speeding up share flotations and helping mainland firms set up operations in the city.
* The "strategic value of Hong Kong for high-tech Chinese companies" has increased due to the country's focus on technology self-reliance and tensions with the US.