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Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market continues to adjust, but innovative pharmaceuticals are leading the gains, with the Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug ETF (520880) rising for the fourth consecutive day, surpassing the 60-day moving average [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug ETF (520880) opened high and increased by 2%, with a notable performance from its constituent stocks, including Immune-Oncotherapy (up over 6%) and Hutchison China MediTech (up over 4%) [1]. - The ETF's net asset value has shown a significant increase, reflecting strong investor interest in the innovative drug sector [2]. Group 2: Regulatory Environment - The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has optimized the review and approval process for innovative drugs, encouraging the application of urgently needed foreign-origin innovative and generic drugs in China [1][3]. Group 3: Company Developments - Recent announcements from innovative pharmaceutical companies include the acceptance of clinical trial applications for SAL0145 injection by Sinopharm and the approval of the innovative drug Rilapladib by Hengrui Medicine [3]. - Securities firms have been increasingly optimistic about the innovative drug sector, with reports from Pacific Securities, Guotai Junan, and Industrial Securities recommending continued focus on the innovative drug and medical device industry chain [3]. Group 4: ETF Characteristics - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug ETF (520880) tracks the Hang Seng Stock Connect Innovative Drug Select Index, which has three unique advantages: it is purely focused on innovative drug companies, has a high concentration of leading firms, and employs measures to control risks associated with less liquid stocks [4][5]. - The top ten constituent stocks of the ETF account for over 73% of its weight, indicating a strong representation of leading companies in the innovative drug sector [6].