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Core Viewpoint - ZTE Corporation's stock plummeted over 13% due to a "black swan" event related to compliance investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act [9][10][12]. Market Overview - On December 11, the Hong Kong stock market experienced a slight decline, with the Hang Seng Index down 0.04% to 25,530.51 points, and the Hang Seng Technology Index falling 0.83% to 5,534.59 points. The market turnover was HKD 182.48 billion, a decrease from HKD 193.39 billion the previous trading day [2][3]. Stock Performance - Among the Hang Seng Index constituents, 37 stocks rose while 50 fell. Notable gainers included HSBC Holdings (+2.06%), Hansoh Pharmaceutical (+1.98%), and Henderson Land (+1.74%) [4]. - Conversely, significant decliners included Alibaba Health (-3.95%), Lenovo Group (-2.67%), and Sands China Ltd. (-2.31%) [6]. ZTE Corporation Specifics - ZTE's stock opened lower and fell as much as 13.72%, closing at HKD 27.50 per share, down 13.08% for the day [10]. - The company announced it is in communication with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding compliance investigations and is committed to protecting its rights through legal means [12]. - ZTE's recent performance has drawn attention from analysts, with Huayuan Securities previously issuing a "buy" rating, projecting revenues of RMB 138.48 billion, RMB 156.64 billion, and RMB 174.41 billion for 2025 to 2027, with corresponding net profits of RMB 83.80 billion, RMB 89.37 billion, and RMB 103.79 billion [14]. Risk Factors - Analysts have highlighted several risks for ZTE, including geopolitical tensions, potential underperformance in AI technology commercialization, currency fluctuations, declining profit margins, and cash flow pressures [15].