You will be given a definition of a task first, then some input of the task.
Indicate a text span in the passage about which an inquisitive question is asked. (note, don't answer the question).

Sentence: The move closely follows a similar offer by Salomon of warrants for shares of Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp .<sep>Question: Why are they placing these warrants on Asian countries?
Output:
Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp .