Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect has not been affected by the Occupy Central protests and will start once the launch decision is made, Financial Secretary John Tsang says.
Briefing reporters before departing for Beijing to meet Mainland financial officials today, Mr Tsang said the launch of Stock Connect is well-prepared.
When asked if Hong Kong’s financial status was being weakened by the protests, he said the community's efforts are maintaining the city's fiscal stature.
He added he is waiting for data to study how much the protests have affected the economy, especially for the catering, hotel, retail and transportation industry.
