For more insights, we cross to Hu Wenzhou, chief strategist at BOC International in Hong Kong.

Q1. The Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect is closer to becoming a reality after the 4-party agreement. How different will the Shenzhen-Hong Kong connect be compared to the Shanghai-Hong Kong connect?

Q2. What kind of influence will institutional investors and retail investors on both sides feel after November's launch?

Q3. How significant is the new connect in boosting trade and pushing forward China's capital market reform?