Core Viewpoint - The Hang Seng Index rose by 1.38% on January 6, closing at 26,710.45 points, with a net inflow of HKD 2.879 billion through the southbound trading channel [1]. Group 1: Market Activity - The total trading volume for the southbound trading on January 6 was HKD 133.353 billion, with a net buying amount of HKD 2.879 billion [1]. - The Shanghai Stock Exchange's southbound trading had a total transaction amount of HKD 81.029 billion, with a net buying of HKD 0.975 billion, while the Shenzhen Stock Exchange had a transaction amount of HKD 52.324 billion and a net buying of HKD 1.903 billion [1]. Group 2: Active Stocks - In the Shanghai Stock Exchange's southbound trading, Alibaba-W had the highest transaction amount of HKD 50.49 billion, followed by SMIC and Tencent Holdings with transaction amounts of HKD 44.27 billion and HKD 41.10 billion, respectively [1]. - Alibaba-W recorded a net buying amount of HKD 20.61 billion, despite a closing price drop of 1.31% [1]. - China Mobile had the highest net selling amount of HKD 8.75 billion, with a closing price decrease of 0.12% [1]. Group 3: Shenzhen Stock Exchange Activity - In the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's southbound trading, Alibaba-W also led with a transaction amount of HKD 43.74 billion, followed by Tencent Holdings and SMIC with HKD 28.76 billion and HKD 20.96 billion, respectively [2]. - The highest net buying stock was Ping An Insurance, with a net buying amount of HKD 10.81 billion, and it closed up by 4.96% [2]. - Tencent Holdings experienced the highest net selling amount of HKD 8.15 billion, while its closing price increased by 1.28% [2].

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index rose by 1.38% on January 6, with southbound trading totaling HKD 133.35 billion, including HKD 68.12 billion in buying and HKD 65.24 billion in selling, resulting in a net buying amount of HKD 2.88 billion [1] - The southbound trading through Stock Connect (Shenzhen) had a total trading amount of HKD 52.32 billion, with net buying of HKD 1.90 billion, while the trading through Stock Connect (Shanghai) totaled HKD 81.03 billion, with net buying of HKD 0.98 billion [1] - Active stocks in southbound trading included Alibaba-W with a total trading amount of HKD 94.23 billion, Tencent Holdings with HKD 69.86 billion, and SMIC with HKD 65.23 billion [1] Group 2 - Among the stocks, China Ping An had a net buying amount of HKD 18.40 billion, closing with a price increase of 4.96%, while Alibaba-W had a net buying of HKD 16.19 billion [2] - Xiaomi Group-W, SMIC, and Alibaba-W were among the stocks with the highest consecutive net buying days, with 4 days for Xiaomi Group-W and SMIC, and 3 days for Alibaba-W [2] - The total trading amount for China Ping An was HKD 32.79 billion, with a net buying of HKD 18.40 billion, while Tencent Holdings had a total trading amount of HKD 69.86 billion with a net selling of HKD 8.04 billion [2]

Core Insights - On January 6, 2026, Alibaba-W (09988), SMIC (00981), and Tencent Holdings (00700) were the top three stocks by trading volume in the Southbound Stock Connect, with trading amounts of 5.049 billion, 4.427 billion, and 4.110 billion respectively [1] - In the Southbound Stock Connect for the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Alibaba-W (09988), Tencent Holdings (00700), and SMIC (00981) also ranked as the top three, with trading amounts of 4.374 billion, 2.876 billion, and 2.096 billion respectively [1] Southbound Stock Connect Trading Activity - **Top Active Companies in Southbound Stock Connect (Shanghai-Hong Kong)** - Alibaba-W (09988): Trading amount of 5.049 billion, net buying of +2.061 billion [2] - SMIC (00981): Trading amount of 4.427 billion, net selling of -0.240 billion [2] - Tencent Holdings (00700): Trading amount of 4.110 billion, net buying of +11.255 million [2] - Xiaomi Group-W (01810): Trading amount of 2.244 billion, net buying of +0.485 billion [2] - China Ping An (02318): Trading amount of 1.693 billion, net buying of +0.760 billion [2] - **Top Active Companies in Southbound Stock Connect (Shenzhen-Hong Kong)** - Alibaba-W (09988): Trading amount of 4.374 billion, net selling of -0.442 billion [2] - Tencent Holdings (00700): Trading amount of 2.876 billion, net selling of -0.815 billion [2] - SMIC (00981): Trading amount of 2.096 billion, net buying of +0.262 billion [2] - Xiaomi Group-W (01810): Trading amount of 1.644 billion, net buying of +11.316 million [2] - China Ping An (02318): Trading amount of 1.586 billion, net buying of +1.081 billion [2]

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 截至月份: 2025年12月31日 狀態: 新提交 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 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6日 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00981 | 說明 | 無 | | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 10,000,000,000 | USD | | 0.004 | USD | | 40,000,000 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | 0 | | | | USD | | | | 本月底結存 | | | 10,000,000,000 | USD | | 0.004 | USD | | 40,000,000 ...

致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 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6日 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00981 | 說明 | 無 | | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 10,000,000,000 | USD | | 0.004 | USD | | 40,000,000 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | 0 | | | | USD | | | | 本月底結存 | | | 10,000,000,000 | USD | | 0.004 | USD | | 40,000,000 | | 2. 股份分類 | 優先股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 否 | | | --- ...

Group 1 - The A-share technology sector is showing active performance, particularly in chips, semiconductors, and storage, with the Information Technology ETF (562560) rising by 1.42% as of 1:16 PM on January 6 [1] - The National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund increased its stake in SMIC's H-shares from 4.79% to 9.25% as of December 29 [1] - The third phase of the National Integrated Circuit Fund is set to be established in May 2024, focusing on investments in the integrated circuit industry's value chain, including chip production, design, packaging, testing, and equipment [1] Group 2 - The demand for AI computing power is driving a boom in the information technology industry, with reports indicating that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are seeking to raise server DRAM prices by up to 70% [1] - Analysts suggest that this price increase strategy is based on the expectation of sustained market demand, with both companies opting for quarterly contracts to adapt flexibly to price changes [1] - The industry anticipates that DRAM prices will maintain a quarterly incremental increase until 2027, driven by the surge in AI computing demand and expanded investments in data centers [1]

Group 1 - Semiconductor stocks are rising in line with the market, with notable increases in shares of Huahong Semiconductor (up 6.07%), ASMPT (up 4.56%), Horizon Robotics (up 4.39%), and others [1][1][1] - Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to increase server DRAM prices by 60% to 70% in Q1 2026 compared to Q4 2025, with similar price hikes proposed for PC and smartphone DRAM customers [1][1][1] - The National Integrated Circuit Fund's stake in SMIC increased from 4.79% to 9.25% as of December 29, 2025, indicating growing confidence in the semiconductor sector [1][1][1] Group 2 - Guotai Junan states that with the global semiconductor cycle bottoming out and domestic policy and funding support, leading manufacturers like SMIC are expected to experience a recovery in both performance and valuation [1][1][1] - Dongxing Securities highlights the exponential growth in computing power demand driven by generative AI, suggesting a focus on semiconductor storage, testing equipment, and magnetic components as key investment areas [1][1][1]

Group 1 - Semiconductor stocks are rising in line with the market, with notable increases in shares of Huahong Semiconductor (up 6.07%), ASMPT (up 4.56%), Horizon Robotics (up 4.39%), and others [1][1][1] - Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to increase server DRAM prices by 60% to 70% in Q1 2026 compared to Q4 2025, with similar price hikes proposed for PC and smartphone DRAM customers [1][1][1] - The National Integrated Circuit Fund's stake in SMIC's H-shares increased from 4.79% to 9.25% as of December 29, 2025, indicating growing confidence in the semiconductor sector [1][1][1] Group 2 - Guotai Junan states that with the global semiconductor cycle bottoming out and domestic policy and funding support, leading manufacturers like SMIC are expected to experience a recovery in both performance and valuation [1][1][1] - Dongxing Securities highlights the exponential growth in computing power demand driven by generative AI, suggesting a focus on semiconductor storage, testing equipment, and magnetic components as key investment areas [1][1][1]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market, particularly the technology sector, is experiencing strong momentum, with significant gains in various indices and the launch of a new ETF focused on the semiconductor industry [1][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Hang Seng Technology Index, Hong Kong Stock Connect Information Technology C, and Hong Kong Internet Index all rose by over 1% [1]. - The first ETF focusing on the "Hong Kong chip" industry chain, the Hong Kong Information Technology ETF (159131), saw a jump of 3.63% the previous day and continued to rise by 1.91% today, with a trading volume exceeding 12 million [1][2]. - Key stocks in the semiconductor sector, such as Hua Hong Semiconductor and SMIC, reached new highs, with Hua Hong Semiconductor increasing by nearly 7% and SMIC by over 3% [2][3]. Group 2: ETF Details - The Hong Kong Information Technology ETF (159131) tracks the "China Securities Hong Kong Stock Connect Information Technology Composite Index," which consists of 70% hardware and 30% software [3]. - The ETF includes 42 Hong Kong hard tech companies, with SMIC holding a weight of 20.48%, Xiaomi Group-W at 9.53%, and Hua Hong Semiconductor at 5.80% [3]. - The ETF excludes major internet companies like Alibaba, Tencent, and Meituan, allowing for a sharper focus on the AI hard tech market [3]. Group 3: Investment Outlook - According to Galaxy Securities, the trading activity in the Hong Kong stock market is expected to remain active due to multiple positive factors, with the technology sector being a long-term investment focus [3]. - The semiconductor industry is anticipated to benefit from price increases, mergers and acquisitions, and domestic substitution, contributing to an upward trend [3].

Group 1 - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.34%, reaching its highest level since July 2015, while the Sci-Tech Innovation Information Index increased by 2.24% [1] - Notable stock performances included Zhongwei Company rising over 6%, and companies like Lanke Technology, Huahong Company, and SMIC increasing by over 2% [1] - The Sci-Tech Innovation Technology ETF (588100) saw a 2.27% increase with a turnover rate exceeding 11%, and it has gained over 49% in 2025 according to data from Tian Tian Fund [1] Group 2 - Samsung and SK Hynix have proposed price increases for DRAM used in servers, PCs, and smartphones, with first-quarter prices expected to rise by 60%-70% compared to Q4 of the previous year [1] - An industry insider noted that clients understand the difficulty for Samsung and SK to quickly ramp up production, leading to expectations that clients will accept the significant price hikes [1] - The top ten weighted stocks in the Sci-Tech Innovation Technology ETF include SMIC, Haiguang Information, Cambricon, Lanke Technology, Zhongwei Company, Kingsoft, Tuojing Technology, Chipone, Huahong Company, and Hushi Silicon Industry, collectively accounting for over 56.09% of the ETF [1]