At this time, the Hang Seng Index did not yet exist.
"In the future, Hardy Group companies can choose to list on this new exchange. Other companies can also list here. Stock categories could include shipping, warehousing, hotels, real estate, construction, finance, retail, toys, industry, and more. We'll gradually cultivate the market and make Hong Kong's financial scene more active."
HSBC and Wells Fargo's senior executives were busily taking notes.
To be honest, they were all somewhat shocked.
Establishing a new stock exchange and turning Hong Kong into a financial center of Asia the boss's ambitions were truly vast.
Right now, China was engulfed in continuous conflicts.
The future of Hong Kong was uncertain.
Many people were filled with worry, including the old trading families, who were busy reducing their assets and preparing to flee Hong Kong at any moment.
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