Hong Kong’s role in funding Chinese tech firms could be cemented by US-China rivalry, analysts say

The rivalry between China and the United States, including Washington’s increased scrutiny over Chinese companies, could cement Hong Kong’s role as the primary location to raise money for mainland technology firms, analysts said.Escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington over the Hong Kong national security law have raised questions over the future of the city as an international financial hub.But with US-listed firms fearful of losing access to American capital markets, the likes of…