Core Viewpoint - The commencement of the world's largest hydropower project, the Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project, has significantly boosted the stock prices of power equipment companies in the Hong Kong market, reflecting a trend towards "Americanization" in the Hong Kong stock market [1][8]. Group 1: Market Reaction and Stock Performance - As of July 21, 2023, stocks of major power equipment companies surged, with Dongfang Electric (01072) rising by 65%, Northeast Electric (00042) by 40%, Harbin Electric (01133) by 28%, and Shanghai Electric (02727) by 6% [1]. - An unusual trading incident involving Dongfang Electric, where a trade was executed at 119.90 HKD per share instead of the intended 19.90 HKD, led to a dramatic market reaction, causing a fluctuation in market capitalization [1][2]. - The stock price quickly corrected to around 20.85 HKD per share, indicating a rapid market response to the initial volatility [2]. Group 2: Project Details and Investment Implications - The Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project, located in Tibet, has a total investment of approximately 1.2 trillion RMB and is expected to have an installed capacity of about 60 million kilowatts, making it the largest planned hydropower station globally [3][4]. - The project is anticipated to create significant demand for hydropower equipment, with estimates suggesting that the total value of related orders for turbines and auxiliary equipment could range from 535 to 954 billion RMB [4][6]. - The project is expected to take at least 10 years to complete, with equipment tenders likely occurring around 2030, which could provide a new growth point for the hydropower equipment industry [4][6]. Group 3: Industry Outlook and Company Positioning - The hydropower equipment sector in China has achieved full localization, with leading companies like Dongfang Electric and Harbin Electric capturing a significant market share [6][7]. - Dongfang Electric and Harbin Electric are projected to maintain high production capacity, with expected deliveries of 15-17 GW per year from 2025 to 2027, supported by existing orders [6][7]. - The ongoing development of the Yarlung Tsangpo project is expected to provide long-term benefits to key suppliers of hydropower equipment and core components for power grid projects [4][5][8].