Group 1 - MSCI announced the quarterly review results for its indices, including the inclusion of 14 stocks in the MSCI China Index and the removal of 17 stocks, effective after the market close on August 26 [1][2] - The newly added stocks include 5 A-shares such as Guizhou Compass and CITIC Bank, and 9 Hong Kong stocks, primarily focusing on technology, innovative pharmaceuticals, and new consumer sectors [2][3] - The stocks removed from the index are mainly traditional consumer and cyclical stocks, indicating a shift in market focus towards technology and innovation [2][3] Group 2 - The MSCI China Index serves as a key benchmark for global investors looking to invest in Chinese assets, and its inclusion in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index enhances the visibility and passive fund allocation for the newly added stocks [3][4] - Since the inclusion of A-shares in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index in 2018, foreign index funds have significantly influenced the market, increasing foreign ownership from approximately 1.3% in 2012 to 3.7% in 2020 [4] - The ongoing influx of foreign capital is expected to continue, providing new incremental funds to the A-share market and leading to further innovations in product offerings and trading mechanisms [4]