

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market opened lower but rose throughout the day, with the Hang Seng Index closing up 1.37% at 26,518.65 points and a total turnover of HKD 288.77 billion [1] - The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index increased by 1.64% to 9,442.99 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 2.53% to 6,323.15 points [1] Blue-Chip Stocks Performance - Alibaba (09988) reached a nearly four-year high, closing up 9.16% at HKD 174, contributing 221.14 points to the Hang Seng Index [2] - Other notable blue-chip stocks included SMIC (00981) up 5.72% at HKD 76.75, contributing 29.31 points, and Xinyi Solar (00968) up 4.91% at HKD 3.42, contributing 1.16 points [2] Sector Highlights - Large tech stocks saw significant gains, with Alibaba up over 9%, Kuaishou rising nearly 4%, and Tencent increasing over 2% [3] - The semiconductor sector is experiencing a new wave of price increases, with chip stocks leading the gains; SMIC rose over 5% to a new high [3] - AI concept stocks were active, with companies like GDS Holdings and Kingdee International both rising over 6% [4] AI and Semiconductor Demand - Goldman Sachs highlighted the long-term growth prospects for AI chip demand in China, benefiting leading domestic foundries like SMIC [4] - The semiconductor industry is expected to see significant price increases, with TSMC's 2nm process prices rising at least 50% compared to the 3nm process [3][4] Renewable Energy Sector - The photovoltaic sector saw most stocks rise, with Xinyi Solar up 4.91% and other related companies also showing gains [5] - The National Energy Administration emphasized the need for quality development in the renewable energy sector, aiming to address supply-demand imbalances and promote healthy competition [6] Notable Stock Movements - Datang Gold (08299) surged 29.27% to HKD 0.53 after announcing a share placement to raise approximately HKD 274 million [7] - Weimob Group (02013) rose 5.28% to HKD 2.79, announcing a strategic investment in North American AI company Genstore.ai [8] - Shandong Molong (00568) saw a 5.65% increase to HKD 4.3, attributed to easing concerns over global oil supply [9]