Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. (HKEX) is planning to introduce zero-day-to-expiry (0DTE) options on the Hang Seng Index as early as the first half of 2026. This product, which has driven significant growth in the U.S. options market, would allow options contracts to expire within a single day. The move aims to capitalize on the retail trading boom and attract more investors to Hong Kong's stock market, potentially drawing trading volume away from U.S. markets. The U.S. options market currently has a daily trading value exceeding that of U.S. equities, highlighting the potential impact of HKEX's planned launch. Separately, JiHong, a company described as the first AI social e-commerce A+H stock, debuted on the HKEX with a strong opening price of HK$11, up 43.23%, and a pre-market turnover of HK$126 million, with stock connect inclusion now effective.