15th 5-Year Plan – AI & Tech Self-Reliance, AI & Tech Self-Reliance, AI & Tech Self-Reliance (Don’t Bury The Headline)
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Key News
After the market closed overnight, the government released the “Recommendations of the Central Committee on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development”, which covered 15 key focus areas comprising sixty-one sub-areas. For investors, a few key points stood out:
- Accelerate high-level self-reliance in science and technology, and lead the development of new, quality productive forces. (Technology self-reliance was mentioned nine times in the document, making the priority clear, and artificial intelligence was mentioned eight times.)
- Build a strong domestic market and accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, emphasizing “vigorously boost consumption” and the “in-depth implementation of special actions to boost consumption.”
- While the term anti-involution was not explicitly used, the document addressed related themes such as excessive competition, “race to the bottom,” “unbalanced and inadequate development,” and promoting healthy rather than destructive competition.
- The plan also called to expand high-level opening up and foster a new situation of win-win cooperation, using the usual language on market opening and financial reforms.
- Economic stimulus measures included promoting an “active fiscal policy” and “strengthening coordination between fiscal and monetary policies.”
I cannot predict the future, but I would assume local investors will likely favor growth stocks in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Remember that many of the Mainland semiconductor companies sit on the STAR Board, while the largest cloud and AI players are listed in Hong Kong.
Asian equities closed lower on light volumes as Vietnam outperformed after a recent rally despite a weaker US dollar overnight. The Renminbi (CNY) appreciated against the US dollar, closing at 7.09 (recall that the CNY is quoted in US dollars per CNY, so a lower figure indicates appreciation).
Profit-taking hit growth stocks and favored sub-sectors especially hard. Markets appeared cautious ahead of tomorrow’s Federal Reserve policy decision and Thursday’s meeting between Trump and Xi in South Korea. Hong Kong will be closed tomorrow for Chung Yeung Day, which may have prompted traders to act quickly before the holiday.
HSBC rose +4.41% after solid third-quarter earnings, lifting Hong Kong banks. Meanwhile, growth sectors faced pressure: Alibaba fell -1.5%, Tencent fell -1.68%, and Zijin Mining declined -5.59%, along with healthcare, autos, household appliances, and semiconductors. Trading volumes were light, as Southbound Stock Connect activity accounted for just 23% of Hong Kong turnover, possibly indicating underweight foreign investor participation.
After the close, insurance giant Ping An reported profits for the first three quarters year-to-date, up +11.5% year-over-year (YoY), while Bank of China posted Q3 profit growth of +5% YoY. Mainland China mirrored Hong Kong’s sell-off in growth sectors, particularly semiconductors, non-ferrous metals, and pharmaceuticals. Technology hardware fared somewhat better, as Foxconn gained +1.69%. Aerospace stocks had a strong day. Sungrow Power reported a +57% profit increase year-over-year (YoY) and Ganfeng Lithium’s profit surged +364% YoY.
Mainland Chinese media noted Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Yi spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while Premier Li attended and spoke at the China-ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Chairman Wu Qing delivered a speech at the 2025 Financial Street Forum Annual Meeting. The first flight in five years from India to China took place yesterday, connecting Kolkata and Guangzhou, business hubs rather than capital cities, highlighting strong business ties.
Reuters reported that India’s financial regulator may increase foreign ownership limits in state-owned banks from 20% to 49%. The twelve state-owned banks control 55%, equivalent to $1.95 trillion, of India’s total banking assets.
Out of curiosity, China’s big five state-owned banks collectively hold nearly $25.5 trillion in assets, compared to India’s total banking assets of about $4 trillion. Overall, the assets of Chinese banks, including both state- and non-state-owned banks, total approximately $66 trillion.
Last Night's Performance
| Country / Index | Ticker | 1-Day Change |
|---|---|---|
| China (Hong Kong) | HSI Index | -0.3% |
| Hang Seng Tech | HSTECH Index | -1.3% |
| Hong Kong Turnover | HKTurn Index | -9.1% |
| Hong Kong Short Sale Turnover | HKSST Index | -15.2% |
| Short Turnover as a % of Hong Kong Turnover | N/A | 13.8% |
| Southbound Stock Connect Net Buy/Sell (US $ Millions) | N/A | 288.41 |
| China (Shanghai) | SHCOMP Index | -0.2% |
| China (Shenzhen) | SZCOMP Index | -0.2% |
| China (STAR Board) | Star50 Index | -0.8% |
| Mainland Turnover | .chturn Index | -8.4% |
| Northbound Stock Connect Net Buy/Sell (US $ Millions) | N/A | Not Available |
| Jing Daily China Global Luxury Index | CHINALUX Index | -0.4% |
| Japan | NKY Index | -0.6% |
| India | SENSEX Index | -0.2% |
| Indonesia | JCI Index | -0.3% |
| Malaysia | FBMKLCI Index | -0.3% |
| Pakistan | KSE100 Index | -1.3% |
| Philippines | PCOMP Index | 0.3% |
| South Korea | KOSPI Index | -0.8% |
| Taiwan | TWSE Index | -0.2% |
| Thailand | SET Index | -0.7% |
| Singapore | STI Index | 0.2% |
| Australia | AS51 Index | -0.5% |
| Vietnam | VNINDEX Index | 1.7% |
| Indicator | Hong Kong | Mainland |
|---|---|---|
| Today's Volume % of 1-Year Average | 101% | 127% |
| Advancing Stocks | 122 | 2166 |
| Declining Stocks | 355 | 2798 |
| Outperforming Factors | ||
| Underperforming Factors | EPS Revision, Momentum, Liquidity | EPS Revision, Momentum, Value |
| Top Sectors | Utilities | Utilities, Staples, Tech |
| Bottom Sectors | Materials, Communication, Discretionary | Materials, Healthcare, Real Estate |
| Top Subsectors | REITs, Banks, Machinery | Forest, Highway, Aerospace |
| Bottom Subsectors | Non Ferrous Metals, Household/Personal Products, Textiles/Apparel | Precious Metals, Construction Machinery, Power Generation Equipment |
| Southbound Connect Buys | Hua Hong Semi, Pop Mart, Sanhua (Small), SMIC, Xiaomi, ZTE (Tiny) | |
| Southbound Connect Sells | Alibaba (Moderate), Tencent (Small) |
| MSCI China All Shares Index | # of Stocks | Average 1-Day Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Listed | 152 | -1.23 |
| Communication Services | 9 | -1.54 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 28 | -1.42 |
| Consumer Staples | 13 | -1.4 |
| Energy | 6 | -0.36 |
| Financials | 24 | -0.14 |
| Health Care | 12 | -1.12 |
| Industrials | 21 | -0.93 |
| Information Technology | 10 | -1.41 |
| Materials | 10 | -4.07 |
| Real Estate | 7 | -0.65 |
| Utilities | 12 | 0.03 |
| Mainland China Listed | 395 | -0.37 |
| Communication Services | 7 | -0.24 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 29 | -0.53 |
| Consumer Staples | 24 | 0.2 |
| Energy | 13 | -0.63 |
| Financials | 64 | -0.15 |
| Health Care | 32 | -1.09 |
| Industrials | 61 | -0.31 |
| Information Technology | 90 | 0.07 |
| Materials | 54 | -2.12 |
| Real Estate | 6 | -0.65 |
| Utilities | 15 | 0.27 |
| US & Hong Kong Dually Listed | Ticker | 1-Day Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Tencent HK | 700 HK Equity | -1.7 |
| Alibaba HK | 9988 HK Equity | -1.5 |
| JD.com HK | 9618 HK Equity | -0.8 |
| NetEase HK | 9999 HK Equity | -2.3 |
| Yum China HK | 9987 HK Equity | -0.7 |
| Baozun HK | 9991 HK Equity | -1.4 |
| Baidu HK | 9888 HK Equity | -1 |
| Autohome HK | 2518 HK Equity | 0 |
| Bilibili HK | 9626 HK Equity | 5.3 |
| Trip.com HK | 9961 HK Equity | 0.1 |
| EDU HK | 9901 HK Equity | -1 |
| Xpeng HK | 9868 HK Equity | 2.7 |
| Weibo HK | 9898 HK Equity | -0.2 |
| Li Auto HK | 2015 HK Equity | -2.4 |
| Nio Auto HK | 9866 HK Equity | -0.9 |
| Zhihu HK | 2390 HK Equity | -0.9 |
| KE HK | 2423 HK Equity | -0.6 |
| Tencent Music Entertainment HK | 1698 HK Equity | 1.1 |
| Meituan HK | 3690 HK Equity | -2 |
| Hong Kong's Most Heavily Traded by Value | 1-Day Change (%) |
|---|---|
| ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD | -1.5 |
| TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD | -1.7 |
| SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURI-H | -3.3 |
| XIAOMI CORP-CLASS B | -1.9 |
| HUA HONG SEMICONDUCTOR LTD-H | -0.4 |
| POP MART INTERNATIONAL GROUP | -2.2 |
| MEITUAN-CLASS B | -2 |
| AIA GROUP LTD | 3.4 |
| ZIJIN MINING GROUP CO LTD-H | -5.6 |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | 4.4 |
| Shanghai and Shenzhen's Most Heavily Traded by Value | 1-Day Change (%) |
|---|---|
| VICTORY GIANT TECHNOLOGY -A | -3.9 |
| ZHONGJI INNOLIGHT CO LTD-A | 0.8 |
| EOPTOLINK TECHNOLOGY INC L-A | 1.7 |
| ZHEJIANG SANHUA INTELLIGEN-A | 8.2 |
| CAMBRICON TECHNOLOGIES-A | -3.4 |
| FOXCONN INDUSTRIAL INTERNE-A | 1.7 |
| GIGADEVICE SEMICONDUCTO-CL A | 1.5 |
| CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHN-A | 0.1 |
| SUNGROW POWER SUPPLY CO LT-A | -0.6 |
| CHINA NORTHERN RARE EARTH -A | -4.2 |
Last Night's Exchange Rates, Prices, & Yields
- CNY per USD 7.09 versus 7.11 yesterday
- CNY per EUR 8.27 versus 8.27 yesterday
- Yield on 10-Year Government Bond 1.82% versus 1.84% yesterday
- Yield on 10-Year China Development Bank Bond 1.88% versus 1.88% yesterday
- Copper Price -0.28%
- Steel Price +0.85%
