Group 1 - The heavy machinery stocks in Hong Kong continue to rise, with China National Heavy Duty Truck Corporation (中国重汽) surging by 14% to reach a new historical high, while other companies like Sany International (三一国际) and Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (中联重科) also saw significant gains [1] - According to the China Construction Machinery Industry Association, in January 2026, a total of 18,708 excavators were sold, representing a year-on-year increase of 49.5%. Domestic sales reached 8,723 units, up 61.4%, while exports totaled 9,985 units, increasing by 40.5% [1] - The strong sales data for excavators in January exceeded market expectations, indicating a clear improvement in the fundamentals of the industry, driven by both domestic and international demand [1] Group 2 - Dongguan Securities noted that the sales of excavators in January marked a strong start to the year, with the increase in domestic sales primarily attributed to the disruptions caused by the Spring Festival holiday [1] - The domestic sales decline compared to the previous year has significantly narrowed, reflecting signs of recovery in domestic demand for construction machinery [1] - In January, China National Heavy Duty Truck Corporation's heavy truck export sales exceeded 16,000 units, marking another historical high after surpassing 15,000 units in September of the previous year [1]