China unveils reform measures for tech-focused STAR Market

China unveils reform measures for tech-focused STAR Market

A sign for STAR Market, China's new Nasdaq-style tech board, is seen before the listing ceremony of the first batch of companies at Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) in Shanghai, China July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer

China’s securities regulator issued eight measures on Wednesday to enhance the reform of the tech-focused STAR Market to drive innovation and the development of “new productive forces”, it said in a statement.