Group 1 - Tencent Holdings (00700), Alibaba-W (09988), and Meituan-W (03690) ranked as the top three companies in terms of trading volume on the Hong Kong Stock Connect (southbound) on February 13, 2026, with transaction amounts of 4.301 billion, 3.680 billion, and 3.169 billion respectively [1] - Tencent Holdings (00700), Alibaba-W (09988), and Meituan-W (03690) also led the trading volume on the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect (southbound) with transaction amounts of 3.563 billion, 2.870 billion, and 1.460 billion respectively [1] Group 2 - The top ten active companies on the Hong Kong Stock Connect (southbound) included Tencent Holdings (00700) with a net buy of 1.426 billion, Alibaba-W (09988) with a net buy of 1.143 billion, and Meituan-W (03690) with a net sell of 0.368 billion [2] - On the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect (southbound), Tencent Holdings (00700) had a net buy of 0.837 billion, Alibaba-W (09988) had a net buy of 1.156 billion, and Meituan-W (03690) had a net buy of 0.611 billion [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Consumption ETF (159735) has shown positive growth in both share count and fund size since the beginning of the year, indicating increased investor interest and market activity [1][2]. Group 1: Fund Performance - As of February 12, 2023, the Hong Kong Consumption ETF has a total share count of 1.09 billion and a total size of 941 million yuan [1]. - The fund's share count has increased by 18.49% and its size has grown by 29.67% since December 31, 2022, when the share count was 920 million and the size was 726 million yuan [1]. Group 2: Trading Activity - The cumulative trading amount for the Hong Kong Consumption ETF over the last 20 trading days is 1.973 billion yuan, with an average daily trading amount of 98.67 million yuan [1]. - In the year to date, the cumulative trading amount over 30 trading days is 2.655 billion yuan, with an average daily trading amount of 88.51 million yuan [1]. Group 3: Fund Management - The current fund manager of the Hong Kong Consumption ETF is Li Yixuan, who has managed the fund since its inception on May 25, 2021, with a return of -12.98% during the management period [2]. - The fund's top holdings include Pop Mart, Yum China, Anta Sports, Nongfu Spring, WH Group, Haier Smart Home, Shenzhou International, Midea Group, Li Ning, and Mengniu Dairy, with varying ownership percentages [2].

Group 1 - The core sales data for 2025 from Pop Mart indicates that global sales of all IP and product categories have exceeded 400 million units, with THEMONSTERS category alone surpassing 100 million units [1] - Pop Mart's founder Wang Ning announced that by 2025, the company will have over 10,000 global employees, more than 100 million registered members, and LABUBU's annual sales will exceed 100 million units [1] - The company operates in over 100 countries and regions, with more than 700 global stores and six major supply chain bases [1] Group 2 - Huaxi Securities predicts that the high prosperity of emotional consumption will continue into 2026, with the Z generation gradually shifting from product consumption to a combination of product and emotional consumption [2] - The report highlights that service consumption is becoming a crucial driver for domestic demand, with policies emphasizing the potential of service consumption in areas like elderly care, childcare, tourism, and duty-free shopping [2] - The commercial application of AI is expected to accelerate, as evidenced by Meta's acquisition of the Chinese AI company Manus for billions, indicating a potential new wave of development in AI and consumer services [2] Group 3 - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Consumption ETF from Huaxia tracks the CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Consumption Theme Index, which includes leading companies in traditional service industries as well as high-elasticity assets like Pop Mart and others [2]

Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The report focuses on the Chinese IP retail and toy industry, specifically highlighting companies such as Pop Mart, Miniso, and Bloks, along with their recent performance and market strategies [1][6][7][8]. Key Points Pop Mart - **Sales Growth**: Pop Mart's online sales growth in China accelerated in January, attributed to increased supply on platforms like Tmall and Douyin. January recorded the highest sales volume over the past year [1][11]. - **Product Launches**: Successful new product launches, particularly the Twinkle Twinkle's Crush On You series and Skullpanda's My Little Pony series, positively impacted sales. The Crush On You series maintained a secondary price premium of approximately 40% [1][9]. - **Market Confidence**: The company's share buyback program helped restore market confidence [1]. - **Sales Data**: Combined sales on Tmall and Douyin flagship stores increased over 300% year-on-year in January, compared to a 53% increase in December [9]. Miniso - **Partnerships and Marketing**: Miniso partnered with the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, launching a co-branded IP "马优优". However, initial sales were muted, with less than 50 units sold by February 8 [1][50]. - **Sales Growth**: US credit card sales growth was approximately 65% in January, down from 75% in December [26][28]. - **IP Development**: The CEO highlighted plans to develop 100 proprietary IPs over the next decade and expand the Miniso Land format globally [50]. Bloks - **Product Launches**: Bloks experienced a slowdown in new product launches in January compared to December, consistent with seasonal trends [1][60]. - **Sales Performance**: Overall sales on Tmall and Douyin were down 10% year-on-year in January, attributed to timing distortions around the Chinese New Year shopping window [10]. Financial Forecasts and Valuations - **Earnings Forecasts**: The earnings forecasts for the three covered IP retailers were updated, with target prices lowered for all [2][55][56]. - **Pop Mart**: Expected low 30% year-on-year growth in topline and bottom line for 2026, with a new target price of HK$298 [57][59]. - **Miniso**: Adjusted target price lowered to US$25/HK$49 per ADR/H-share, with a focus on mid-high teens growth in net profit [56]. - **Bloks**: Target price revised down to HK$63, reflecting a slower growth outlook [60]. Market Sentiment and Consumer Confidence - **US Market**: Consumer confidence in the US declined sharply, while sentiment improved in the Euro Area, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The US credit card sales growth for Pop Mart and Miniso showed signs of deceleration [24][25][47]. - **Geopolitical Tensions**: Issues related to Pokemon and Detective Conan in China were noted amidst geopolitical tensions between China and Japan [49]. Additional Insights - **Secondary Market Trends**: Prices for Labubu's plush toys in the secondary market showed a downward trend, with discounts deepening from low single digits to 20% [9][32]. - **Online Sales Trends**: The online sales run-rate for plush toys in February remained broadly on track compared to January, indicating stable demand [1][9]. This summary encapsulates the key insights and data points from the conference call, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and outlook of the Chinese IP retail and toy industry.

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Core Insights - The article highlights that Pop Mart, a Beijing-based manufacturer of the "Labubu" dolls, has seen its revenue more than double in the first half of 2025, with 40% of its profits coming from outside China [1] Company Performance - Pop Mart's revenue growth is attributed to the global popularity of its "Labubu" dolls, which have sparked a collecting craze among adults worldwide [1] - The company is positioned as a significant player in the global market, reflecting a shift in Chinese soft power through pop culture [1] Industry Trends - The article notes that Chinese pop culture is experiencing a global breakthrough, with applications like TikTok and Temu ranking among the highest downloaded globally [1] - Chinese video games, such as "Black Myth: Wukong," are also gaining popularity on the international stage, indicating a broader acceptance of Chinese cultural products [1]

Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights the short-selling ratios and amounts for various companies, indicating significant market activity and investor sentiment towards these stocks [1][2]. Group 2 - The top three companies by short-selling ratio are China Resources Beer (80291), Great Wall Motor (82333), and JD Health (86618), all at 100.00% [1][2]. - The top three companies by short-selling amount are Meituan (03690) with 1.878 billion, Zijin Mining (02899) with 1.770 billion, and Tencent Holdings (00700) with 1.606 billion [1][2]. - The companies with the highest deviation values in short-selling are Kuaishou (81024) at 36.81%, Zhaojin Mining (01818) at 33.02%, and China Shipbuilding Leasing (03877) at 30.32% [1][2].

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index fell by 0.86%, closing at 27,032.54 points, with a total market turnover of 238.705 billion HKD [1] Southbound Trading Data - Tencent Holdings, Xiaomi Group-W, and Meituan-W saw net purchases of 1.429 billion HKD, 1.020 billion HKD, and 0.985 billion HKD respectively [1][2] - WuXi Biologics, Zijin Mining, and Pop Mart experienced net sales of 0.392 billion HKD, 0.346 billion HKD, and 0.301 billion HKD respectively [1][2] Individual Stock Performance - Tencent Holdings had a trading volume of 12.026 billion HKD, with a net buy of 1.429 billion HKD, closing at 535.50 HKD, down by 2.28% [2] - Xiaomi Group-W recorded a trading volume of 27.46 billion HKD, with a net buy of 1.020 billion HKD, closing at 36.52 HKD, down by 1.56% [2] - Meituan-W had a trading volume of 38.31 billion HKD, with a net buy of 0.985 billion HKD, closing at 84.85 HKD, down by 4.50% [2] - Pop Mart had a trading volume of 21.899 billion HKD, with a net sell of 0.301 billion HKD, closing at 252.20 HKD, down by 1.10% [2] - WuXi Biologics had a trading volume of 6.99 billion HKD, with a net sell of 0.392 billion HKD, closing at 41.34 HKD, down by 0.14% [2] - Zijin Mining had a trading volume of 9.64 billion HKD, with a net sell of 0.346 billion HKD, closing at 45.02 HKD, up by 3.45% [2]

Core Viewpoint - Southbound capital flow into Hong Kong stocks showed a net inflow of approximately 45.67 billion HKD despite a generally weak market performance, indicating continued interest from investors [2][3]. Southbound Capital Flow - Today's southbound trading volume reached about 947.77 billion HKD, an increase of approximately 40 billion HKD from the previous day, accounting for 39.70% of the total turnover of the Hang Seng Index, which has fallen below 40% again [2]. - The net inflow from the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect was about 46.56 billion HKD, while the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect experienced a net outflow of approximately 0.89 billion HKD [2]. Individual Stock Performance - Significant net purchases included Tencent Holdings (14.29 billion HKD), Xiaomi Group (10.20 billion HKD), Meituan (9.85 billion HKD), and Kingsoft Cloud (1.89 billion HKD) [3]. - Major net outflows were observed in WuXi Biologics (3.92 billion HKD), Zijin Mining (3.46 billion HKD), and Pop Mart (3.01 billion HKD) [3]. Investment Highlights - Tencent Holdings saw a decline of 2.28% with a net increase of 25.2 million shares over the past five days, indicating a short-term inflow trend [4]. - Xiaomi Group decreased by 1.56%, with a net increase of 53.81 million shares in the last five days, showing continued short-term inflow [4]. - Meituan dropped 4.50%, but there was a net increase of 20.59 million shares over the past five days, suggesting accelerated short-term inflow [4]. - Kingsoft Cloud increased by 7.82%, with a net increase of 35.20 million shares in the last five days, indicating sustained short-term inflow [4]. - WuXi Biologics fell by 0.14%, but there was a net increase of 25.83 million shares over the past five days, maintaining a primary inflow trend [4]. - Zijin Mining rose by 3.45%, with a net reduction of 8.28 million shares in the last five days, indicating a primary outflow trend [4]. - Pop Mart decreased by 1.10%, with a net increase of 5.58 million shares over the past five days, showing a slowdown in inflow [4]. Recent Trading Activity - In the past month, Tencent Holdings had a net capital inflow of 16.44 billion HKD, while Meituan experienced a net inflow of 6.70 billion HKD despite a 4.50% decline [5]. - Xiaomi Group recorded a net inflow of 7.34 billion HKD, while WuXi Biologics faced a net outflow of 3.92 billion HKD [5].

Group 1 - AIA Group (81299), JD Health (86618), and JD Group (89618) have the highest short-selling ratios at 100.00% each [1][2] - Alibaba (09988), Tencent Holdings (00700), and Xiaomi Group (01810) lead in short-selling amounts, with HKD 1.557 billion, HKD 1.404 billion, and HKD 1.183 billion respectively [1][2] - Zhaojin Mining (01818), OSL Group (00863), and Prada (01913) have the highest deviation values at 44.29%, 35.21%, and 34.72% respectively [1][2] Group 2 - The top ten short-selling ratios include AIA Group (81299) at 100.00%, JD Health (86618) at 100.00%, and JD Group (89618) at 100.00% [2] - The top ten short-selling amounts show Alibaba (09988) leading with HKD 1.557 billion, followed by Tencent Holdings (00700) with HKD 1.404 billion [2] - The top ten deviation values highlight Zhaojin Mining (01818) with a deviation of 44.29%, indicating significant short-selling activity compared to its historical average [2][3]