Hong Kong Exchange Chairman Supportive of National Security Law

Watch: The Chairman of the Hong Kong Exchange was caught off guard by China's decision to impose new national security laws in Hong Kong, but remains supportive. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Like many in Hong Kong, the chairman of the stock exchange was caught off guard when China revealed last month it would enact new security legislation in the former British colony. And like many of the city’s business elite, she’s supportive.

While details aren’t known yet, the bill will bring stability without jeopardizing Hong Kong’s core values of the rule of law, fair and transparent markets and a level playing field, Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. Chairman Laura Cha said in an interview with Bloomberg Television.