Core Insights - MSCI announced its quarterly index adjustments for February 2026, including the addition of 37 stocks to the MSCI China Index, reflecting international capital's recognition of China's growth in strategic emerging technology sectors such as AI and autonomous driving [1][3]. Group 1: New Additions - The newly added stocks include companies from various sectors such as technology, energy, and finance, with notable inclusions like Pony.ai (02026), Silver Holdings (601212.SH), and Leo Group (002131.SZ) [1][3]. - Among the new additions, four are Hong Kong stocks, including Pony.ai, SenseTime (00020), and Hesai Technology (02525), which represent the core technology chain for autonomous driving [1][3]. - The adjustment is expected to lead to passive fund inflows into the newly added stocks around the effective date of February 27 [1][3]. Group 2: Stocks Removed - A total of 16 stocks were removed from the index, primarily from traditional sectors such as real estate, finance, and automotive, including Zhejiang Expressway (00576) and China Communications Services (00552) [4][5]. - The removal of these stocks indicates a shift in market dynamics and a focus on enhancing the index's representation and liquidity [4][5].