[Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Mainland Customers Can Still Apply for Account Opening] According to a report by 21st Century Business Herald, in response to recent market concerns regarding mainland investors opening bank accounts in Hong Kong, a spokesperson for the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) stated on June 6 that mainland customers can still normally apply to open bank accounts in Hong Kong, and overall, the account opening process is running smoothly. The spokesperson emphasized that as an international financial center, Hong Kong banks have always provided professional services to clients from various regions while ensuring that operations are legal and compliant. These optimization measures will help strengthen Hong Kong's position as an international financial center. Hong Kong banks have always maintained rigorous account opening procedures to ensure that business operations are compliant and orderly, with related requirements falling within the scope of normal regulatory practices. Regarding cross-border investment channels, the HKMA further pointed out that mainland residents can allocate assets and invest in eligible financial products through various legitimate cross-border investment channels, including the 'Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect,' or invest via mainland brokers through the 'Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect' and 'Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect.'