For more discussion we are joined by Hong Hao, managing director of Hong Kong-based Bocom International. 

Q1. The move is already anticipated. It's just a matter of time. What do you think of the timing?

Q2. What are some of the lessons that the 3-year-old Shanghai-Hong Kong connect program can teach the Shenzhen-Hong Kong connect?

Q3. Will the news boost short-term market performances, or has the news already been priced-in?

Q4.  Now the Shanghai Composite index has reached the 3100 level. What are its prospects now in your opinion?