Market Overview - The market experienced a broad decline on May 22, with the A-share indices closing lower, reflecting heightened risk aversion among investors [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.22% to 3380.19 points, while the Shenzhen Component and ChiNext Index dropped by 0.72% and 0.96%, respectively [1] - The North Star 50 index saw a significant decline of 6.15%, indicating severe adjustments in the market [1] Sector Performance - Defensive sectors such as military and pharmaceuticals attracted main capital inflows, while growth sectors like new energy and consumer electronics faced sell-offs [2] - The military sector led the gains, driven by geopolitical developments and strengthened foreign trade demand [2] - The banking sector showed resilience with a 1% increase, supported by improving performance expectations for regional banks [2] - The semiconductor sector experienced localized activity due to international technology cooperation news, which positively impacted related industry valuations [2] Investment Trends - There is a noticeable shift in capital flow towards low-valuation sectors, with institutional funds seeking safety in core assets [2] - The market's trading volume decreased slightly, with a total turnover of 1.14 trillion yuan, down approximately 746 billion yuan from the previous day [1] - The gold sector performed well, with gold prices rising significantly, reflecting a safe-haven demand amid market volatility [3] Hong Kong Market Dynamics - The Hong Kong market continued its downward trend, with the Hang Seng Index falling by 1.19% to 23544.31 points [3] - Southbound capital showed a net inflow of 3.88 billion HKD, indicating a preference for financial and energy sectors [3] - The consumer sector led the declines, with both discretionary and staple consumption indices dropping by 1.67% and 1.47%, respectively [3]