Core Insights - International long-term capital has largely returned to the Chinese market, with approximately 50-60% of previously withdrawn foreign capital coming back, and expectations for this to rise to around 70% [1] - The participation rate of top international long-term funds in Hong Kong IPOs has surged from 10-15% at the beginning of 2024 to 85-90% [1] - The total financing amount in the Hong Kong capital market for 2025 is projected to reach $96 billion, more than doubling from $35.2 billion in 2024 [1] Group 1: Market Trends - In 2025, the Hong Kong stock refinancing scale is expected to increase significantly from approximately $7 billion in 2024 to $38.8 billion [2] - The demand for refinancing is driven by the acceleration of Chinese companies going overseas and the capital expenditure needs of high-growth sectors like renewable energy and AI [2] - The proportion of convertible bonds in total financing is anticipated to remain stable at 20-25% in 2026 [2] Group 2: Sector Focus - The technology and consumer sectors continue to be the core focus for international long-term capital [2] - In 2026, Chinese AI and related industry companies are expected to dominate the Hong Kong stock market, with significant participation from core AI technology firms and related sectors such as telecommunications and semiconductors [2] - The consumer sector remains attractive to international long-term funds due to clear business models, predictable profit growth, and relatively reasonable valuations [3] Group 3: Market Sentiment - Concerns regarding the collective decline of new Hong Kong stocks at the end of 2025 are viewed as a phase of adjustment rather than a fundamental market shift [3] - Market sentiment has quickly rebounded since 2026, indicating a solid market foundation [3] - Retaining international capital in the Hong Kong market will depend on market reforms and improvements in asset quality [3]