The HSBC Hong Kong Lions are among the city’s most recognizable and enduring landmarks, standing proudly at the entrance of HSBC’s headquarters in Central. Cast in bronze and named Stephen and Stitt , the lions have become powerful emblems of protection, prosperity, and resilience. Their origins trace back to the early 20th century, when similar lions were installed at HSBC’s Shanghai and London offices. The Hong Kong pair arrived in 1935, quickly becoming beloved fixtures o
