Core Insights - On November 3, 2025, Alibaba-W (09988), SMIC (00981), and Xiaomi Group-W (01810) were the top three companies by trading volume in the Southbound Stock Connect, with trading amounts of 3.151 billion, 2.865 billion, and 2.054 billion respectively [1] Group 1: Southbound Trading Activity - Alibaba-W (09988) had a trading amount of 3.151 billion with a net buy of -96.034 million [2] - SMIC (00981) recorded a trading amount of 2.865 billion with a net buy of -1.149 billion [2] - Xiaomi Group-W (01810) achieved a trading amount of 2.054 billion with a net buy of +293 million [2] - Tencent Holdings (00700) had a trading amount of 1.324 billion with a net buy of +401 million [2] - China National Offshore Oil Corporation (00883) also had a trading amount of 1.324 billion with a net buy of +465 million [2] - Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347) reported a trading amount of 1.125 billion with a net buy of -568 million [2] - Pop Mart International (09992) had a trading amount of 750 million with a net buy of +130 million [2] - Sanofi (01530) recorded a trading amount of 718 million with a net buy of +324 million [2] - Innovent Biologics (01801) had a trading amount of 708 million with a net buy of +281 million [2] - CanSino Biologics (09926) achieved a trading amount of 673 million with a net buy of +373 million [2]

Group 1 - Xiaomi Group has seen a net buy of HKD 1.029 billion, with a total of HKD 19.1269 billion net bought over four consecutive days [1] - CNOOC reported a net buy of HKD 0.993 billion, totaling HKD 16.0304 billion net bought over three consecutive days [1] - Tencent Holdings experienced a net sell of HKD 1.51 billion, with a total of HKD 19.9056 billion net sold over four consecutive days [1] Group 2 - Xiaomi's automotive division announced that it will deliver over 40,000 vehicles by October 2025, with a significant reduction in delivery times due to increased production capacity [3] - CNOOC's Q3 revenue reached CNY 104.895 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5.7%, while net profit decreased by 12.2% [3] - China Mobile, along with China Unicom and China Telecom, has received approval to conduct commercial trials for eSIM mobile services, which are expected to enhance user communication needs and provide opportunities for domestic software and systems [4]

Core Insights - The Hong Kong stock market saw a net inflow of 54.72 billion HKD from northbound trading on November 3, with 13.04 billion HKD from the Shanghai Stock Connect and 41.68 billion HKD from the Shenzhen Stock Connect [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - The most net bought stocks included Xiaomi Group-W (01810), CNOOC (00883), and China Mobile (00941) [1] - The most net sold stocks were SMIC (00981), Alibaba-W (09988), and Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347) [1] Group 2: Individual Stock Analysis - Xiaomi Group-W (01810) received a net inflow of 10.29 billion HKD, with Citigroup estimating that its electric vehicle deliveries exceeded 40,000 units in October, bringing the year-to-date total to over 308,000 units, achieving 88% of its 2025 target of 350,000 units [5] - CNOOC (00883) saw a net inflow of 9.93 billion HKD, with OPEC+ announcing a production increase of 137,000 barrels per day in December, while also planning to pause production increases from January to March next year [5] - Kangfang Biopharma (09926) had a net inflow of 3.72 billion HKD, as its dual-specific antibody drug was included in the breakthrough therapy designation list, accelerating its clinical development [6] - Three-Sixty Biopharma (01530) received a net inflow of 3.25 billion HKD, with Pfizer starting two global Phase III clinical trials for its dual-specific antibody [6] - Innovent Biologics (01801) had a net inflow of 2.96 billion HKD, reporting a 40% year-on-year increase in total product revenue for Q3 2025 and forming a global strategic partnership with Takeda Pharmaceutical [7] Group 3: Market Trends - There is a continued reduction in holdings of semiconductor stocks, with SMIC (00981) and Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347) experiencing net outflows of 1.38 billion HKD and 628 million HKD, respectively [7] - China Mobile (00941) and Pop Mart (09922) received net inflows of 461 million HKD and 52.96 million HKD, respectively, while Tencent (00700) and Alibaba-W (09988) faced net outflows of 151 million HKD and 955 million HKD [7]

Core Viewpoint - The innovative drug sector has rebounded strongly since September, driven by the upcoming 2025 National Negotiation, with significant trading activity observed in the Hang Seng Innovative Drug ETF (520500) on the first trading day of November [1]. Group 1: Market Activity - The Hang Seng Innovative Drug ETF (520500) recorded a half-day trading volume of 1.105 billion yuan on November 1, 2025, indicating active market participation [1]. - The ETF's trading volume has increased significantly, with total trading amounts of 604 million yuan and 1.654 billion yuan on October 30 and 31, respectively, compared to an average daily trading volume of 584 million yuan since October [1]. Group 2: Policy Developments - The 2025 National Medical Insurance Directory negotiations commenced on October 30, 2025, introducing a commercial health insurance innovative drug directory, marking a shift from a "basic insurance only" model to a "medical insurance + commercial insurance" collaborative payment approach [1]. - A total of 535 drug generic names were approved for the basic drug directory, while 121 were approved for the commercial insurance innovative drug directory, with 79 names submitted for both directories [1]. Group 3: Industry Outlook - The establishment of the commercial insurance innovative drug directory is expected to diversify payment methods, particularly benefiting high-value innovative drugs and multinational pharmaceutical products, potentially opening up new growth opportunities for the industry [1]. - The Hang Seng Innovative Drug ETF (520500) is designed to track companies involved in innovative drug research, development, and production, focusing on firms with strong R&D capabilities [1]. - As of October 31, 2025, the top five constituents of the index include BeiGene, China Biologic Products, Innovent Biologics, Kelun-Biotech, and CanSino Biologics, reflecting the index's focus on high-potential companies in the innovative drug sector [1].

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug ETF (Southern, 159297) has shown significant market activity, with a recent increase of 3.38% and a trading volume of 170 million yuan, indicating strong investor interest in the innovative drug sector [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug ETF (Southern, 159297) reached a new high in both scale and shares since its inception as of October 31 [1] - The ETF has experienced net inflows for 4 out of the last 5 trading days, totaling 18.9 million yuan [1] - The index it tracks, the National Certificate Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug Index, rose by 3.67%, with notable increases in component stocks such as Senhwa Biosciences (up 10.11%) and Kanglongda (up 8.80%) [1] Group 2: Policy and Industry Insights - The ongoing negotiations for the National Medical Insurance drug list are complemented by a new commercial health insurance innovative drug directory, aimed at providing new payment channels for high-value innovative drugs [1] - The CAR-T cell drug, Rukiyou Lunsai injection from WuXi AppTec, is making progress in negotiations to be included in the commercial health insurance innovative drug directory, with a listed price of 1.29 million yuan per injection [1] - Open Source Securities notes that the current innovative drugs included in both medical insurance and commercial insurance are in the early stages of volume growth, with potential for rapid revenue increases as policies continue to support innovative drugs [2] Group 3: Institutional Investment Trends - According to Guotou Securities, the proportion of all funds heavily invested in Biotech innovative drug companies has increased to 27.53%, reflecting a 2.61 percentage point rise, indicating growing institutional interest in the innovative drug sector [2] - The increasing allocation of funds to the innovative drug sector suggests a strong market recognition of its long-term development potential [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market's innovative pharmaceutical sector is showing resilience, with the China Securities Hong Kong Stock Connect Pharmaceutical and Health Comprehensive Index rising by 1.40% as of November 3, 2025, driven by positive developments in the industry [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The index's performance is highlighted by significant gains in constituent stocks, including 康诺亚-B (02162) up 5.73%, 先声药业 (02096) up 5.66%, and 康方生物 (09926) up 5.29% [1]. - Other stocks such as 一脉阳光 (02522) and 平安好医生 (01833) also experienced upward movement, indicating a broader positive trend in the sector [1]. Group 2: Industry Developments - The introduction of the "Commercial Insurance Innovative Drug Directory" marks a significant policy shift, as it is the first time this mechanism has been officially included in the national discussions on medical insurance [1]. - Pfizer has initiated two global Phase III clinical trials for its PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody SSGJ-707 (PF-08634404), targeting first-line treatment for non-small cell lung cancer and colorectal cancer, which is expected to enhance the sector's growth prospects [1]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Research indicates that the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry is entering a new upward cycle, with accelerated overseas orders and strong upward momentum, particularly benefiting biopharmaceutical companies with robust international capabilities [1].

Group 1 - The Hong Kong Stock Connect innovative drug sector experienced a significant rebound on November 3, with the innovative drug ETF (520880) showing a volatility of over 4.4% and a trading volume exceeding 500 million yuan, indicating strong bullish sentiment [1] - Key stocks such as Kangfang Biotech, Xiansheng Pharmaceutical, and Kangnuo Ya-B saw increases of nearly 6%, while other companies like Yuanda Pharmaceutical and Rongchang Biotech also experienced substantial gains [1] - The National Medical Insurance negotiation, which began on October 30, is expected to conclude with results announced in early December, introducing a new "commercial insurance innovative drug catalog" mechanism for the first time [1] Group 2 - Fund manager Feng Chen indicated that the innovative drug market could see a resurgence, suggesting that now may be a high-probability period for medium to long-term investments in innovative drugs [2] - The recent meeting between US and Chinese leaders has alleviated previous risks that suppressed the sector's performance, potentially allowing previously withdrawn funds to re-enter the market [2] - The current earnings season has shown strong performance from companies like Innovent Biologics and Hengrui Medicine, boosting confidence in the sector [2] Group 3 - The Hong Kong Stock Connect innovative drug ETF (520880) passively tracks the Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug Select Index, which focuses entirely on innovative drug R&D companies, with over 70% of its holdings in large-cap innovative drug leaders [3] - As of the end of September, the index has seen a year-to-date increase of 108.14%, outperforming other innovative drug indices [3] - The ETF has a fund size of 1.806 billion yuan and an average daily trading volume of 493 million yuan, making it the largest and most liquid ETF tracking this index [3]

Core Viewpoint - 康方生物's stock price increased by over 5% in early trading, indicating positive market sentiment towards the company [1] Group 1 - 康方生物's stock price reached 119 HKD, reflecting a 4.94% increase at the time of reporting [1] - The trading volume for 康方生物 was 748 million HKD, suggesting strong investor interest [1]

Core Viewpoint - Kangfang Biopharma (09926) has seen a significant stock price increase following the announcement that its innovative bispecific antibody drug, Yiwosi (PD-1/VEGF dual antibody), has been included in the Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) list for first-line treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) [1] Group 1 - Kangfang Biopharma's stock rose over 5% in early trading, currently up 4.94% at HKD 119, with a trading volume of HKD 748 million [1] - The inclusion of Yiwosi in the BTD list is expected to accelerate its clinical development and market launch [1] - Yiwosi has previously received three BTD recognitions from the CDE, with two indications already approved for market and one ongoing Phase III clinical study [1] Group 2 - Currently, Yiwosi has initiated 14 Phase III clinical studies globally, including four international multicenter trials, which will enhance its clinical value release worldwide [1]

Core Viewpoint - Kangfang Biopharma's innovative bispecific antibody drug, Iwosimab (PD-1/VEGF bispecific), has been included in the Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) list for first-line treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), which is expected to accelerate its clinical development and market entry [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Kangfang Biopharma's stock rose over 5% in early trading, currently up 4.94% at HKD 119, with a trading volume of HKD 748 million [1] Group 2: Clinical Development - The National Medical Products Administration's (NMPA) Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) has publicly announced the inclusion of Iwosimab in the BTD list, which will expedite its clinical development and market approval [1] - Iwosimab has previously received three BTD recognitions from CDE, with two indications already approved for market and one ongoing Phase III clinical trial progressing rapidly [1] - Currently, Iwosimab has initiated 14 Phase III clinical studies globally, including four international multicenter trials, which will enhance its clinical value worldwide [1]