Core Viewpoint - The global foundry market is witnessing a shift as leading companies like TSMC and Samsung Electronics reduce traditional processes such as 8-inch wafer production, focusing instead on advanced nodes. This presents an opportunity for Chinese foundries like SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor to capture market share, especially with the rising demand for power semiconductors driven by the AI industry [1][2]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - TSMC has announced plans to close its 6-inch and 8-inch wafer production lines next year, while Samsung is also expected to cut some of its 8-inch wafer capacity. TrendForce predicts a 2.4% decline in global 8-inch wafer production this year due to these reductions [1]. - Despite lower single-chip output from 8-inch processes compared to the mainstream 12-inch processes, 8-inch production is favored for small-batch, multi-variety manufacturing, making it a key focus for smaller foundries [1]. - The demand for power semiconductors, primarily produced on 8-inch lines for home appliances, automotive, and data centers, is increasing due to the growth of AI, leading to a projected price increase of 5% to 20% for older process nodes this year [1]. Group 2: Chinese Foundries' Position - Chinese foundries are emerging as alternatives for 8-inch chip production, with companies like SMIC, Hua Hong Semiconductor, and Huazhong Microelectronics providing these services. Due to surging demand, Chinese foundries have raised 8-inch chip prices by approximately 10% [2]. - Hua Hong Semiconductor's 8-inch production lines are nearing full utilization, largely due to orders from leading automotive chip manufacturers like Infineon and ON Semiconductor [2]. - Analysts note that as the U.S. imposes restrictions on advanced semiconductors in China, Chinese firms are strengthening their capabilities in older nodes, solidifying their position in the 8-inch wafer foundry market [2]. Group 3: Industry Outlook - TSMC plans to invest between $52 billion to $56 billion in capital expenditures this year to meet AI market demands, exceeding market expectations by over 20%. The company has also raised its revenue growth target for 2029 from an annual average of 20% to 25% [2]. - Samsung is accelerating the production of 3nm and below process technologies to cater to the orders from major global tech clients [2]. - Ongoing semiconductor industry conflicts between the U.S. and China may pose risks, as global automakers are hesitant to rely on Chinese foundries for semiconductor production to mitigate dependency on Chinese components [2].

Group 1 - BlackRock, Inc. increased its stake in Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347.HK) by purchasing 3.1602 million shares at an average price of HKD 91.4689 per share, totaling approximately HKD 289 million [1] - Following the purchase, BlackRock's total holdings in Hua Hong Semiconductor rose to 67.78975 million shares, increasing its ownership percentage from 4.86% to 5.10% [1][3]

Group 1 - BlackRock increased its stake in Huahong Semiconductor (01347) by 3.160206 million shares at a price of HKD 91.4689 per share, totaling approximately HKD 289 million [1] - After the increase, BlackRock's total shareholding in Huahong Semiconductor is approximately 67.7898 million shares, representing a stake of 5.1% [1]

Market Overview - On January 16, the Hang Seng Index fell by 0.29%, with southbound funds totaling a transaction amount of HKD 110.94 billion, comprising HKD 55.52 billion in buying and HKD 55.42 billion in selling, resulting in a net buying amount of HKD 0.94 million [1] Southbound Trading Activity - The southbound trading through Stock Connect (Shenzhen) recorded a total transaction amount of HKD 41.37 billion, with buying at HKD 20.23 billion and selling at HKD 21.14 billion, leading to a net selling amount of HKD 0.91 billion [1] - Conversely, the Stock Connect (Shanghai) saw a total transaction amount of HKD 69.57 billion, with buying at HKD 35.29 billion and selling at HKD 34.28 billion, resulting in a net buying amount of HKD 1.00 billion [1] Active Stocks - Alibaba-W had the highest transaction amount among southbound funds, totaling HKD 69.52 billion, followed by SMIC and Tencent Holdings with transaction amounts of HKD 57.02 billion and HKD 56.66 billion, respectively [1] - In terms of net buying, SMIC led with a net buying amount of HKD 10.84 billion, with a closing price increase of 2.39%. Xiaomi Group-W followed with a net buying of HKD 8.67 billion, while Hua Hong Semiconductor had a net buying of HKD 5.85 billion [1] - The stock with the highest net selling was China Mobile, with a net selling amount of HKD 10.74 billion and a closing price decrease of 0.62%. Other notable net sellers included Alibaba Health and CNOOC, with net selling amounts of HKD 4.62 billion and HKD 1.08 billion, respectively [1] Continuous Net Buying - Among the stocks, SMIC, Xiaomi Group-W, and Hua Hong Semiconductor were listed as active stocks in both Stock Connect (Shenzhen) and (Shanghai), with SMIC having a total transaction amount of HKD 57.02 billion and a net buying of HKD 10.84 billion [2] - Tencent Holdings and Alibaba-W have seen continuous net buying for 8 days and 5 days, respectively, with Tencent Holdings having the highest net buying amount of HKD 96.85 billion, followed by Alibaba-W with HKD 44.24 billion [2]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market experienced a slight pullback on January 16, with the Shanghai Composite Index barely holding above the 4100-point mark, while the electronic sector showed resilience, leading gains in the market [1][4]. Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 0.26% at 4101.91 points, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.18%, and the ChiNext Index decreased by 0.20% [1]. - The total trading volume in the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing markets reached 30,568 billion yuan, an increase of 1,180 billion yuan compared to the previous day [1]. Sector Highlights - The electronic sector was the standout performer, with the electronic ETF (515260) rising by 2.7%, and the smart manufacturing ETF (516800) increasing by 2.42% [1][2]. - The new materials and new energy sectors also saw some individual stocks perform well, with the new materials ETF (516360) and the smart electric vehicle ETF (516380) both gaining over 1% [1]. Downward Trends - The AI medical concept continued to cool off, with the largest medical ETF (512170) dropping by 2.6% [1]. - AI application stocks experienced a broad pullback, with the ChiNext AI ETF (159363) declining by 1.81% [1]. Capital Inflows - The electronic sector attracted a net inflow of 30.511 billion yuan, leading all 31 first-level industries in terms of capital absorption [8]. - Key stocks within the electronic ETF, such as Zhaoyi Innovation and Changdian Technology, attracted significant capital inflows of 4.538 billion yuan and 3.181 billion yuan, respectively [8][9]. Policy Support - The central bank implemented a series of measures to support high-quality economic development, including a 0.25 percentage point reduction in re-lending and rediscount rates, and an increase in the re-lending quota for small and medium-sized enterprises by 500 billion yuan [2][3]. Future Outlook - Analysts predict that A-shares may see considerable incremental capital by 2026, potentially sustaining a slow bull market [3]. - The focus is expected to shift towards verifying economic conditions and performance, with active funds reinforcing a dual-line strategy of "technology + resource products" [3].

Group 1 - BlackRock increased its stake in Huahong Semiconductor (01347) by 3,160,206 shares at a price of HKD 91.4689 per share, totaling approximately HKD 289 million [1] - Following the increase, BlackRock's total shareholding in Huahong Semiconductor is approximately 67,789,800 shares, representing a stake of 5.1% [1]

Group 1 - BlackRock increased its stake in Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347) by 3,160,206 shares at a price of HKD 91.4689 per share, totaling approximately HKD 289 million [1] - After the increase, BlackRock's total shareholding in Hua Hong Semiconductor is approximately 67,789,800 shares, representing a stake of 5.1% [1]

Group 1 - On January 16, 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 40.30 billion, 34.43 billion, and 33.48 billion respectively [1] - In the Southbound Stock Connect for the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Alibaba-W (09988), SMIC (00981), and Tencent Holdings (00700) also ranked as the top three, with transaction amounts of 29.23 billion, 23.54 billion, and 22.23 billion respectively [1] Group 2 - The top active companies in the Southbound Stock Connect included Alibaba-W (09988) with a net buying amount of +56.02 million, Tencent Holdings (00700) with +57.91 million, and SMIC (00981) with +510 million [2] - In the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Alibaba-W (09988) had a net selling amount of -16.43 million, while SMIC (00981) recorded a net buying amount of +574 million [2]

Core Insights - The top three companies with the highest short positions as of January 9 are Vanke Enterprises (02202), Dongfang Electric (01072), and COSCO Shipping Holdings (01919), with short ratios of 18.74%, 17.39%, and 16.49% respectively [1][2] - The companies with the largest absolute increase in short positions are Goldwind Technology (02208), Zhaoyan New Drug (06127), and Jingtai Holdings (02228), with increases of 6.84%, 2.14%, and 1.85% respectively [1][2] - The companies with the largest absolute decrease in short positions are COSCO Shipping Energy (01138), Sanhua Intelligent Control (02050), and Huahong Semiconductor (01347), with decreases of -1.77%, -0.80%, and -0.71% respectively [1][3] Top 10 Short Positions - Vanke Enterprises (02202) has a short position of 413 million shares, representing a short ratio of 18.74% [2] - Dongfang Electric (01072) has a short position of 70.93 million shares, with a short ratio of 17.39% [2] - COSCO Shipping Holdings (01919) has a short position of 475 million shares, with a short ratio of 16.49% [2] - Other notable companies in the top 10 include Heng Rui Medicine (01276) at 15.19% and Ping An Insurance (02318) at 14.74% [2] Largest Increases in Short Positions - Goldwind Technology (02208) saw its short ratio increase from 4.35% to 11.18%, an increase of 6.84% [2] - Zhaoyan New Drug (06127) increased from 6.65% to 8.79%, an increase of 2.14% [2] - Jingtai Holdings (02228) increased from 3.34% to 5.19%, an increase of 1.85% [2] Largest Decreases in Short Positions - COSCO Shipping Energy (01138) decreased from 7.11% to 5.34%, a decrease of -1.77% [3] - Sanhua Intelligent Control (02050) decreased from 6.52% to 5.72%, a decrease of -0.80% [3] - Huahong Semiconductor (01347) decreased from 4.85% to 4.13%, a decrease of -0.71% [3]

Core Viewpoint - BlackRock increased its stake in Huahong Semiconductor's H-shares from 4.86% to 5.10% as of January 12, with an average purchase price of HKD 91.4689 per share [1] Company Summary - BlackRock's ownership in Huahong Semiconductor now stands at 5.10%, reflecting a strategic investment move [1] - The average price paid by BlackRock for the shares was HKD 91.4689, indicating a significant investment in the semiconductor sector [1]