Group 1 - Hong Kong's financial market liquidity remains abundant, with average daily trading volume reaching HKD 240.1 billion as of June 18, 2025, significantly higher than HKD 110.8 billion in the same period last year and HKD 131.8 billion for the entire year of 2024 [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index has increased by 16.7% since 2025, indicating a positive trend in the technology sector [1] - The report highlights active stocks in southbound trading, including Alibaba-W (09988), Meituan-W (03690), China Mobile (00941), Tencent Holdings (00700), SMIC (00981), and Li Auto-W (02015) [1] Group 2 - The IPO market in Hong Kong has thrived, with total financing amounting to HKD 77.99 billion in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 559.8% [2] - Southbound trading recorded a net inflow of RMB 650.7 billion since 2025, a 104% increase compared to the previous year [2] - Mainland companies have increasingly dominated the Hong Kong stock market, accounting for 81.01% of total market capitalization and 91.04% of total trading volume as of May 2025 [2] Group 3 - The strong demand for Hong Kong-listed stocks through southbound trading is expected to continue in 2025, driven by more high-quality technology and advanced manufacturing stocks, attractive valuations, and high dividend yields [3] - The projected net inflow from southbound trading for the year is expected to reach RMB 1.2 trillion, surpassing RMB 744 billion in 2024 and RMB 289.4 billion in 2023 [3] - The interconnection mechanism between mainland and Hong Kong stocks is seen as a key driver for the long-term re-rating potential of the Hong Kong market [3]