Average daily northbound trading volume via the Stock Connect program has surged to nearly 390 billion yuan ($57 billion) in 2026, fueled by increased foreign investor interest, according to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing CEO Bonnie Chan.
The record volumes indicate a significant increase in foreign investment into mainland Chinese equities via the Stock Connect program, reflecting growing international confidence and participation in the Chinese market.
Average daily northbound trading volume under the Stock Connect program, which links the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, has surged to approximately 390 billion yuan ($57 billion) this year. Bonnie Chan, chief executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd., stated that this increase is driven by rising foreign investor interest.
Speaking at the 2026 Caixin Summer Summit in Hong Kong, Chan reported that average daily northbound trading volume reached a record 212.4 billion yuan in 2025, marking a 42% increase from the previous year. The volume has continued to climb in 2026, averaging between 380 billion and 390 billion yuan daily.
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