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H-Share vs. Red Chip - HKSE

The main difference between an H-share and a Red Chip company is that H-share companies are registered in Mainland China and Red Chips are incorporated abroad. A China company which is an H-share company is incorporated in Mainland China and the listing of the company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange was approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission.  An organization which is given the term Red Chip company is publicly listed and is 30% or more of the shares are controlled directly or indirectly by Mainland Shareholders.  Red Chip designation may also be given if an organization if 20% to 30% of the shares are controlled directly or indirectly by Mainland Shareholders and the board of directors is strongly influenced by Mainland China individuals.

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