SpaceX IPO underwriters directed banks to reject orders from Hong Kong and China investors, citing US ITAR defense export restrictions on the $75 billion

China tightens overseas stock investing rules, restricting access to US equities amid SpaceX and Anthropic IPO-driven demand.

S&P Global said Thursday it was not changing the requirements for entry into its major indices, dealing a setback to the IPO plans of Elon Musk's SpaceX.

SpaceX's website and IPO marketing documents are inaccessible in Hong Kong and mainland China, potentially limiting investor participation in its $75 billion listing. An "Error…