http://www.wsj.com/articles/hanergy-tests-hong-kongs-power-to-protect-investors-1437135512
Hanergy Tests Hong Kong’s Power to Protect Investors; At issue is SFC’s request for documents related to Hanergy’s Beijing-based parent company
WAYNE MA and JULIE STEINBERG
July 17, 2015 8:18 a.m. ET
HONG KONG—A standoff between a Chinese solar-equipment manufacturer and Hong Kong’s securities regulator is a major test of the watchdog’s ability to protect investors of Hong Kong-listed Chinese companies.
Hanergy Thin Film Power Group Ltd., whose shares have been suspended pending an investigation by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, said Thursday it may challenge the watchdog in court. At issue is the SFC’s request for documents related to the annual financials of Hanergy’s Beijing-based parent company and private loans taken out by billionaire Li Hejun, who is chairman of both companies. Continue reading