New York, 5 June 2026 – Chinese and Hong Kong investors have reportedly been barred from participating in SpaceX’s planned initial public offering, highlighting how national-security restrictions are reshaping access to high-profile technology listings.

Underwriters on SpaceX’s proposed US$75 billion IPO have been instructed not to accept orders from investors in mainland China and Hong Kong, citing United States restrictions involving the export of critical technology. The restriction reflects the sensitive nature of SpaceX’s business, which spans commercial space launches, satellite internet and defence-linked technologies.

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