HONG KONG -- The crown for the world's top IPO market returned to Hong Kong in 2018, thanks to debuts by major Chinese technology companies won amid fierce global competition.
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Xiaomi founder, Chairman and CEO Lei Jun hits the gong during the listing of his company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9. © Reuters
HONG KONG -- The crown for the world's top IPO market returned to Hong Kong in 2018, thanks to debuts by major Chinese technology companies won amid fierce global competition.