Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-05 02:21Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the strong performance of the digital economy theme index, which rose by 2.48% as of January 5, 2026, with significant gains from constituent stocks such as Zhongwei Company (up 11.62%) and Zhaoyi Innovation (up 7.24%) [1] - The digital economy ETF (560800) also saw an increase of 2.44%, reflecting the overall positive sentiment in the digital economy sector [1] - Baidu Group announced the spin-off of its AI chip subsidiary, Kunlun Chip, for an independent listing in Hong Kong, which is expected to enhance its market presence [1] - The "Chinese AI Six Little Dragons," including Zhiyuan AI and MiniMax, have initiated their Hong Kong IPOs, marking a significant step for domestic AI companies in accessing capital markets [1] - The semiconductor market is projected to reach a record high of $760.7 billion in 2026, driven by AI advancements, with a 9% growth expected from 2025 [2] - Domestic wafer fabs are experiencing a recovery in capacity utilization, supported by AI-driven demand for high-end storage solutions [2] - The demand for HBM and advanced storage is driving technological advancements in 3D NAND stacking and DRAM, leading to increased usage and value of etching and thin-film deposition equipment [2] Group 2 - As of December 31, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the digital economy theme index accounted for 52.63% of the index, with notable companies including Dongfang Fortune and Cambricon [3] - The digital economy ETF closely tracks the digital economy theme index, selecting companies with high digital infrastructure and application levels [2]