Core Insights - On January 15, 2026, Alibaba-W (09988), Tencent Holdings (00700), and SMIC (00981) were the top three companies by trading volume in the Southbound Stock Connect, with trading amounts of 84.25 billion, 33.70 billion, and 28.12 billion respectively [1][2] - In the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Alibaba-W (09988), Tencent Holdings (00700), and Xiaomi Group-W (01810) also ranked as the top three, with trading amounts of 44.51 billion, 17.26 billion, and 14.74 billion respectively [1][2] Southbound Stock Connect Trading Activity - The top three active companies in the Southbound Stock Connect by trading amount were: - Alibaba-W (09988): 84.25 billion with a net buy of +17.90 billion - Tencent Holdings (00700): 33.70 billion with a net buy of +6.63 billion - SMIC (00981): 28.12 billion with a net buy of +3.57 billion [2] - Other notable companies included: - China Mobile (00941): 17.74 billion with a net sell of -7.91 billion - China National Offshore Oil (00883): 14.80 billion with a net sell of -6.66 billion [2] Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Trading Activity - The top three active companies in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect by trading amount were: - Alibaba-W (09988): 44.51 billion with a net buy of +1.86 billion - Tencent Holdings (00700): 17.26 billion with a net sell of -2042.91 million - Xiaomi Group-W (01810): 14.74 billion with a net sell of -4.91 billion [2] - Other notable companies included: - China National Offshore Oil (00883): 11.74 billion with a net buy of +3.00 billion - Meituan-W (03690): 7.07 billion with a net buy of +1.28 billion [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that the SMIC concept stocks experienced a significant increase, with a notable rise in the stock prices of several companies within the sector, indicating positive market sentiment towards semiconductor-related investments [1][2][3]. Group 2 - The SMIC concept stocks rose by 2.59%, ranking second in the concept sector, with 66 stocks increasing in value, including Tongcheng New Materials, which hit the daily limit, and Shanghai Xinyang, Su Da Weige, and Chip Source Micro, which rose by 16.60%, 15.05%, and 10.63% respectively [1]. - The main inflow of funds into the SMIC concept sector was 4.116 billion yuan, with 54 stocks receiving net inflows, and 14 stocks seeing inflows exceeding 100 million yuan, led by Changdian Technology with a net inflow of 721 million yuan [1][2]. - The top three stocks by net inflow ratio were Tongcheng New Materials at 16.85%, Changdian Technology at 13.37%, and Demingli at 11.65% [2].

Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor equipment sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by domestic substitution and self-sufficiency trends, particularly in light of recent U.S. tariffs on semiconductor imports [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - The semiconductor equipment ETF (561980) saw a 2.89% increase, with a trading volume exceeding 200 million yuan, and a net inflow of over 137 million yuan in the last five trading days [1]. - Key stocks such as Shanghai Xinyang and Sanjia Technology hit the daily limit, with Shanghai Xinyang rising over 13%, and other significant gains from companies like Zhongwei and Nanda Optoelectronics [1]. Group 2: Impact of Tariffs - The U.S. announced a 25% import tariff on certain semiconductor products starting January 15, 2026, which is expected to create a stronger "acceleration substitution" window for domestic semiconductor equipment [1]. - The direct impact of these tariffs on domestic semiconductor equipment is considered limited, but they may increase supply chain uncertainties [1]. Group 3: Industry Trends - The rise of domestic storage chip manufacturers is reshaping the global pricing cycle, reducing import dependency, and enhancing supply chain security [2]. - The storage chip segment accounts for approximately 30% of the integrated circuit market, indicating significant growth potential for upstream semiconductor equipment [2]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The global storage industry is entering a new upcycle driven by AI demand for high-performance storage products, with significant growth expected in etching and thin-film deposition equipment due to the shift towards 3D architectures [3]. - Domestic semiconductor equipment companies like North Huachuang and Zhongwei are anticipated to strengthen their market positions as demand increases [3]. Group 5: ETF Composition - The semiconductor equipment ETF focuses on the "selling shovels" segment of the chip industry, with over 90% of its composition in semiconductor equipment, materials, and design [4]. - The index has shown a maximum increase of over 640% since the last semiconductor upcycle, outperforming similar indices [4].

Group 1 - The semiconductor sector in Hong Kong experienced a notable afternoon rally, with several companies showing significant gains [1] - Hongguang Semiconductor (06908.HK) rose over 2%, indicating positive market sentiment towards the company [1] - Huahong Semiconductor (01347.HK) increased nearly 2%, reflecting a broader trend of growth within the sector [1] Group 2 - Other companies such as SMIC (00981.HK) and Naxin Micro (02676.HK) also saw upward movement, contributing to the overall positive performance of the semiconductor industry [1]

Market Performance - On January 14, the Hang Seng Index rose by 0.56%, closing at 26,999.81 points, with a net inflow of HKD 28.65 billion through the southbound trading channel [1] - The total trading volume for the southbound trading on January 14 was HKD 1,606.16 billion, with a net buying amount of HKD 28.65 billion [1] Stock Activity - In the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Alibaba-W had the highest trading volume at HKD 165.92 billion, followed by Tencent Holdings and SMIC with trading amounts of HKD 40.03 billion and HKD 29.60 billion, respectively [1] - Tencent Holdings recorded a net buying amount of HKD 12.24 billion, while China Mobile had the highest net selling amount of HKD 9.13 billion, closing down by 0.19% [1] Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect - In the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Alibaba-W also led with a trading volume of HKD 87.98 billion, followed by Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Health with trading amounts of HKD 25.24 billion and HKD 22.69 billion, respectively [2] - Alibaba Health had the highest net buying amount of HKD 11.61 billion, with a closing increase of 18.96% [2] ETF Performance - The Food and Beverage ETF (Product Code: 515170) has seen a decrease of 0.71% over the past five days, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.06 times and a net redemption of HKD 40.35 million [4] - The Gaming ETF (Product Code: 159869) increased by 10.84% over the past five days, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.58 times and a net redemption of HKD 180 million [4] - The Sci-Tech 50 ETF (Product Code: 588000) rose by 3.88% over the past five days, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 176.27 times and a net subscription of HKD 620 million [4] - The Cloud Computing 50 ETF (Product Code: 516630) increased by 17.69% over the past five days, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 104.56 times and a net redemption of HKD 11.55 million [5]

Core Viewpoint - Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) announced the issuance of 13,400 ordinary shares and 3,000 shares under its 2014 share-based compensation plan and stock option plan, respectively, on January 14, 2026 [1] Group 1 - SMIC issued 13,400 ordinary shares as a result of restricted share units granted under the 2014 share-based compensation plan adopted on June 13, 2013 [1] - The company also issued 3,000 shares according to the 2014 stock option plan, which was also adopted on June 13, 2013 [1]

Group 1 - On January 14, 2026, Alibaba-W (09988), Tencent Holdings (00700), and SMIC (00981) were the top three companies by trading volume in the Southbound Stock Connect, with transaction amounts of 16.592 billion, 4.003 billion, and 2.960 billion respectively [1] - In the Southbound Stock Connect for the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Alibaba-W (09988), Tencent Holdings (00700), and Alibaba Health (00241) also ranked as the top three, with transaction amounts of 8.798 billion, 2.524 billion, and 2.269 billion respectively [1] Group 2 - The top active companies in the Southbound Stock Connect included Alibaba-W (09988) with a net buy of 1.1 billion, Tencent Holdings (00700) with a net buy of 1.224 billion, and SMIC (00981) with a net sell of 0.108 billion [2] - In the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Alibaba-W (09988) had a net buy of 33.798 million, Tencent Holdings (00700) had a net buy of 785 million, and Alibaba Health (00241) had a net buy of 116.1 million [2]

FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： 中芯國際集成電路製造有限公司 呈交日期： 2026年1月14日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 普通股 | | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00981 | 說明 | 港股 | | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | 事件 | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | | 庫存股份變動 | 每股發行/出售價 (註4) ...

Core Viewpoint - Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) announced the issuance of 13,400 ordinary shares and 3,000 shares under its 2014 stock incentive plans, effective January 14, 2026 [1] Group 1 - SMIC will issue 13,400 ordinary shares as part of the restricted stock units granted under the 2014 stock incentive plan adopted on June 13, 2013 [1] - An additional 3,000 shares will be issued under the 2014 stock option plan, also adopted on June 13, 2013 [1]

FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： 中芯國際集成電路製造有限公司 呈交日期： 2026年1月14日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 普通股 | | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00981 | 說明 | 港股 | | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | 事件 | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | | 庫存股份變動 | 每股發行/出售價 (註4) ...