Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, delivered the government’s budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year to the Legislative Council today (the 25th). He stated that to enhance the "Mutual Connectivity" scheme, Hong Kong will actively work with the Mainland to expedite the launch of government bond futures in Hong Kong, include real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the "Mutual Connectivity" scheme, incorporate Renminbi trading desks into the Stock Connect program, and explore ways to continuously optimize the Bond Connect program. (Greater Bay Area Voice)