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Huatai Securities

Huatai Securities
Huatai Securities: A leading integrated securities group in China, headquartered in Nanjing, Huatai Securities specialises in comprehensive financial services. These include wealth management, institutional services, investment management, and international business, serving individual, enterprise, and institutional clients globally. The company is noted for its substantial customer base and leading e-Platform. Notable achievements include dominating China’s securities trading volume since 2014 and leading in investment banking, particularly in M&A and IPOs on the STAR Market and ChiNext.
Chinese AI start-ups Zhipu AI and MiniMax have shown early signs of sustainable commercialisation of their AI models. Photo: Xinhua
Artificial intelligence

What Zhipu and MiniMax’s first post-IPO earnings say about the 2 AI start-ups

The two Chinese start-ups show promising commercialisation of AI models, which are reflected in rising demand and revenue.

US, Israel war on Iran

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China property

Rising second-hand home sales offer signs China’s property slump is bottoming out

Artificial intelligence

China’s Kuaishou slumps as analysts flag growth pressure despite strong results

Short-video giant’s core advertising and live-streaming businesses face headwinds while AI investments weigh on margins, analysts say.

The warnings came after Kuaishou reported fourth-quarter revenue of US$5.7 billion. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance

Chinese banks outpace rivals in Hong Kong wealth growth, Huatai HK CEO says

Booming listings and rising outbound investment demand are accelerating growth for Chinese players, SFC data shows.

China stock market

Chinese investors pile into OpenClaw ‘lobster’ trade amid US-Iran war

Shares of companies seen compatible with the AI tool soar, while the broader CSI 300 Index languishes.

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Banking & finance

Why China’s rise as a ‘financial superpower’ could depend on Hong Kong

From the yuan’s growth as a global currency to IPO funding to tokenisation, the city is a linchpin in Beijing’s ambitions.

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Bonds

China’s Huatai Securities to raise US$1.3 billion for overseas push

The issuance implies potential dilution for Hong Kong–listed shareholders, with the conversion price set at a premium.

China stock market

Chinese power stocks surge on State Grid’s record US$574 billion investment plan

Utility’s five-year plan to modernise grids and boost renewables lifts electricity equipment makers as AI demand drives energy growth.

Yuan

China’s currency comeback: yuan seen breaking key dollar level in 2026

Analysts bet US Federal Reserve rate cuts and thawing trade tensions will drive China’s yuan past the 7.0 psychological barrier.

The offshore yuan was at 7.048 per US dollar early Monday afternoon. Photo: dpa
China stock market

Investors brace as Beijing’s policy huddle tests China’s stock rebound

With China’s stock rally fading, markets are pinning their hopes on the Central Economic Work Conference for signs of clearer policy support.

Investors widely expect Beijing to maintain a proactive fiscal stance and accommodative monetary policy in 2026. Photo: EPA
Banking & finance

China’s finance chief calls for fiscal firepower as Beijing weighs 2026 goals

This month’s central economic work conference will set the tone, while top finance official signals more assertive fiscal support.

Banking & finance

CICC to absorb 2 smaller rivals to create US$140 billion brokerage

CICC will acquire Dongxing Securities and Cinda Securities through stock swaps with the shareholders of the two smaller rivals.

Bonds

Weak growth outlook fuels China’s bond market recovery, analysts say

Concerns about inflated valuations of technology stocks are also driving investors towards bonds.

The People’s Bank of China building in Beijing. Photo: China News Service/VCG via Getty Images
Banking & finance

As China’s central bank projects confidence, are rate cuts on the back burner?

The People’s Bank of China said the economy was on track to hit its annual growth target despite facing a challenging environment.

People walk past the People’s Bank of China headquarters in Beijing. The central bank signalled confidence in China meeting its annual growth target in its latest report. Photo: AFP
IPO

Chinese EV maker Seres’ shares close unchanged in lacklustre Hong Kong debut

Trading under the stock code 9927, Seres’ shares fell as much as 10.3 per cent before closing flat at its IPO price of HK$131.50.

Yuan

As China holds the line in ‘trade war 2.0’, its yuan follows suit

With minimal depreciation and more frequent use overseas, the yuan has shown greater resilience in this round of the US trade conflict.

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Bonds

China’s Meituan eyes US$3 billion from bond issue as competition heats up

Meituan’s dual-currency bond offering consists of US$1.99 billion in greenback-denominated notes and US$1 billion in yuan-based securities.

Debt financing is expected to offer some relief to Meituan’s on-demand delivery business amid heightened competition. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Huawei-powered Chinese EV maker Seres seeks US$1.7 billion in Hong Kong listing

The company aims to build an open ecosystem through long-term partnerships with Huawei and Contemporary Amperex Technology.

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s financing future hinges on adapting to China’s hi-tech pivot: Huatai

To capitalise on the surge of hi-tech and biotech IPOs, Hong Kong introduced a slew of measures to speed up the listing process.

IPO

China’s JingDong Industrials eyes US$500 million in Hong Kong IPO

Firm plans listing as soon as the end of October, according to two sources, after clearing a key regulatory hurdle.

A screen shows the Hang Seng Index at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing’s Connect Hall in Central on May 20, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
Bonds

China bond market rout likely to continue as investors seek better returns

‘Sentiment in the bond market is expected to remain weak and it’s unlikely to see a substantial recovery,’ analyst says.

A woman holds a child in Shenzhen. Photo: Reuters
China energy security

Already world’s top energy-storing nation, China to supercharge capacity by 2027

New plan calls for expansion of energy-storage applications, including more projects in desert areas and at retired coal-fired power plant sites.

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Yuan

China’s yuan could strengthen to 7 per US dollar as Fed sends dovish signals

The Chinese currency is already rising against the US dollar and will receive another boost if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates.

Semiconductors

DeepSeek’s V3.1 model emerges as ‘key pillar’ for China’s chip self-sufficiency

‘China’s AI development is entering a stage of software-hardware collaboration,’ Cinda Securities says.

DeepSeek’s V3.1 model is expected to boost the prospects for next-generation AI chips in China. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Shares in Chinese energy-storage firm Shuangdeng soar in Hong Kong debut

Stock ended the day 31 per cent above the offer price, valuing the company at HK$7.94 billion (US$1 billion).

Shuangdeng Group’s Chairman Yang Rui (right) struck the ceremonial gong to mark the trading debut of his company’s shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange on August 26, 2025. Photo: Julie Zhang
Bonds

Chinese bonds find fast favour in Hong Kong short-term borrowing

Banks, securities firms and hedge funds complete their first trades under the offshore Bond Connect repo mechanism.

China's economic recovery

‘Progress’: China’s campaign to ease local government debt scores first big win

Local authorities turned to heavy borrowing after the 2008 financial crisis, forcing Beijing to take action.

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