[HKEX Responds to Consideration of Extending Stock Trading Hours] Odaily Planet Daily News – Market rumors suggest that 'Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is considering extending stock trading hours and eliminating the lunch break.' In response, HKEX stated that it has always been committed to enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international financial center. Currently, it is studying various measures to improve market convenience, including extending trading hours. However, the primary focus at this stage is on studying the proposal to extend the trading hours of the derivatives market, rather than stock trading hours. (China News Service – Jingwei)