Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong semiconductor industry chain is experiencing a significant upward trend, with various stocks showing notable gains, indicating a potential recovery in the market [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Hang Seng Technology Index rose nearly 1%, with notable increases in stocks such as Hua Hong Semiconductor (over 5% increase), SMIC and Jiantao Laminated Board (over 4% increase), and others like Hong Teng Precision, Meitu, and Xiaomi Group (over 3% increase) [1]. - The first Hong Kong ETF focusing on the semiconductor industry (159131) saw a price increase of 2.26%, confirming a rebound pattern, with real-time transaction volume exceeding 330 million yuan [1]. Group 2: Industry Insights - The semiconductor market is entering a new cycle driven by AI demand, with a recommendation to monitor inventory and pricing data closely [2]. - The China Semiconductor Industry Association predicts that the total sales of the chip design industry will reach 835.73 billion yuan by 2025, reflecting a 29.4% growth compared to 2024 [3]. - The domestic chip development is seen as a long-term trend, with current conditions viewed as the best time for growth in advanced process manufacturing and chip architecture upgrades [5]. Group 3: Valuation and Investment Opportunities - Many Chinese tech companies are valued at only one-third to half of their U.S. counterparts, despite offering competitive AI products, making the Hong Kong tech sector particularly attractive for investment [6]. - The Hong Kong Information Technology ETF (159131) is structured with a focus on hardware (70%) and software (30%), covering 42 hard-tech companies, with significant weights in SMIC (20.27%), Xiaomi Group (9.11%), and Hua Hong Semiconductor (5.64%) [8].