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Pursuant to Chapter 38 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, the Securities and Futures Commission regulates Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited in relation to the listing of its shares on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The Securities and Futures Commission takes no responsibility for the contents of this document, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness, and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this document.

(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability) (Stock Code: 388)

SHANGHAI-HONG KONG STOCK CONNECT

This announcement is made by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited ("HKEx") pursuant to the provisions under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance and Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
Reference is made to HKEx's announcements dated 10 April, 29 April, 4 September and
26 October 2014 relating to the establishment of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect. Unless the
context otherwise requires, terms used in this announcement shall have the same meanings as those defined in the announcement dated 4 September 2014.
The SFC and the CSRC jointly announced today that the launch of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect on 17 November 2014 (the "launch date") has been approved. HKEx is also pleased to announce that to date, the relevant rules and regulations of the Parties with regard to the Trading Links and the Clearing Links have been published; detailed operational agreements covering matters such as quota controls, trading arrangements, revenue sharing, cross-boundary cash transfers, connection of information technology systems, market surveillance and information exchange for regulatory and rule enforcement purposes have been executed by the Parties; and the necessary approvals and authorisations have been granted by the relevant regulators. As all the conditions under the Four-party Agreement have been satisfied, Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect will commence operation on the launch date.
Information about Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect is available on the HKEx website at www.hkex.com.hk/chinaconnect.

In view of the initial phase of operation of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, HKEx's shareholders and potential investors are reminded to exercise caution when dealing in the HKEx securities. Investors should also exercise caution when dealing in any other securities traded on SEHK or SSE eligible for inclusion in the scope of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and their derivatives.

By Order of the Board

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Joseph Mau

Company Secretary
Hong Kong, 10 November 2014

As at the date of this announcement, HKEx's board of directors comprises 12 Independent Non-executive Directors, namely Mr CHOW Chung Kong (Chairman), Mr CHAN Tze Ching, Ignatius, Mr Timothy George FRESHWATER, Mr John Barrie HARRISON, Dr Hu Zuliu, Fred, Mr HUI Chiu Chung, Stephen, Dr KWOK Chi Piu, Bill, Mr LEE Kwan Ho, Vincent Marshall, Mr LEE Tze Hau, Michael, Mrs LEUNG KO May Yee, Margaret, Mr John Mackay McCulloch WILLIAMSON and Mr WONG Sai Hung, Oscar, and one Executive Director, Mr LI Xiaojia, Charles, who is also HKEx's Chief Executive.

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