Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of August 21st.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Tencent, Smic, Hua Hong Semi, Meituan, Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas, Minimax, Xiaomi, Alibaba, Zijin Gold Intl.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of August 21st.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Tencent, Smic, Hua Hong Semi, Meituan, Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas, Minimax, Xiaomi, Alibaba, Zijin Gold Intl.


HK Connect Flows Weekly (Aug 21st): Tencent, Smic, Hua Hong Semi, Meituan, Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The current policy environment determines that TCM is the core asset of pharmaceuticals, not innovative drugs. We think it is necessary to take a fresh look at TCM industry.</li>
<li>TCM formula granules have more opportunities. Exclusive variety of branded OTC TCM has better outlook. TCM medical services also deserve investors’ attention, because hospitals are the main channels for TCM. </li>
<li>China's pharmaceutical industry has its unique features. We recommend investors to leave a place in the portfolio to invest in TCM companies, which could outperform in the current pharmaceutical environment.</li>
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The current policy environment determines that TCM is the core asset of pharmaceuticals, not innovative drugs. We think it is necessary to take a fresh look at TCM industry.
TCM formula granules have more opportunities. Exclusive variety of branded OTC TCM has better outlook. TCM medical services also deserve investors’ attention, because hospitals are the main channels for TCM. 
China's pharmaceutical industry has its unique features. We recommend investors to leave a place in the portfolio to invest in TCM companies, which could outperform in the current pharmaceutical environment.


China Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Industry - TCM Is Becoming Indispensable in the Portfolio

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<li>China’s GDP growth target of 5% for 2023 is a "deliberate decision".Chinese authorities may have seen potential downside risks of economy and hope to restore the credibility of growth target.</li>
<li>If investors fantasize about low interest rates would continue in the future, they could be disappointed. This means that investors' strategies and mentality may need to be changed in time.</li>
<li>For China healthcare, the expansion of high-quality medical resources in grassroots markets would be a big opportunity, involving reform of State-owned Enterprise-run hospitals and increasing market penetration of medical device/TCM. </li>
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China’s GDP growth target of 5% for 2023 is a "deliberate decision".Chinese authorities may have seen potential downside risks of economy and hope to restore the credibility of growth target.
If investors fantasize about low interest rates would continue in the future, they could be disappointed. This means that investors' strategies and mentality may need to be changed in time.
For China healthcare, the expansion of high-quality medical resources in grassroots markets would be a big opportunity, involving reform of State-owned Enterprise-run hospitals and increasing market penetration of medical device/TCM. 


China's 2023 Government Work Report in 14th NPC - The Highlights and the Outlook

Index Rebalance

<ul>
<li>We screen our HSCI September 2026 review candidates for southbound Connect action, with 36 Connect ADDs and 25 DELETEs.</li>
<li>ADD candidates split into 31 ADD-NEW and 5 ADD-REJOIN, with one WVR name deferred and seven A+H names already in Connect.</li>
<li>DELETE candidates are 23 MV cases and 2 velocity cases, after one A+H name is exempt from Connect deletion.</li>
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We screen our HSCI September 2026 review candidates for southbound Connect action, with 36 Connect ADDs and 25 DELETEs.
ADD candidates split into 31 ADD-NEW and 5 ADD-REJOIN, with one WVR name deferred and seven A+H names already in Connect.
DELETE candidates are 23 MV cases and 2 velocity cases, after one A+H name is exempt from Connect deletion.


HSCI / HK Connect Sep 2026 Inclusion Forecast and Positioning

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<li>The State Council decided to support renovation of medical equipment with special refinancing/financial interest subsidy, which has promoting effect in short-term. Investors are advised to look at it dialectically. </li>
<li>The draft for comments on the centralized procurement of liver function biochemical reagents led by Jiangxi was released. The rules are better than the market expected.</li>
<li>We saw some new changes in VBP. For investors, since VBP is inevitable, it is better to accept it - There are still good opportunities in some cases.</li>
</ul>


The State Council decided to support renovation of medical equipment with special refinancing/financial interest subsidy, which has promoting effect in short-term. Investors are advised to look at it dialectically. 
The draft for comments on the centralized procurement of liver function biochemical reagents led by Jiangxi was released. The rules are better than the market expected.
We saw some new changes in VBP. For investors, since VBP is inevitable, it is better to accept it - There are still good opportunities in some cases.


China Healthcare Weekly (Oct.14) - State Finance Discount for Medical Device; IVD VBP; VBP Changes

China

Gushengtang provides traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) medical and health services, including consultations, diagnosis, prescriptions, and physical therapies, alongside the sale of medicinal herbs and nourishment. The company operates through an Online-Merge-Offline (OMO) model, integrating physical medical institutions with online healthcare platforms. Gushengtang was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.

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Gushengtang (2273 HK)

HK Connect Flows Weekly (Aug 21st): Tencent, Smic, Hua Hong Semi, Meituan, Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Tencent, Smic, Hua Hong Semi, Meituan, Lenovo, Knowledge...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Industry - TCM Is Becoming Indispensable in the Portfolio

The current policy environment in China indicates that TCM is core asset of pharmaceuticals, not innovative drug R&D. It''s time to take TCM...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

China's 2023 Government Work Report in 14th NPC - The Highlights and the Outlook

We analyzed our interpretation on China's 2023 Government Work Report in 14th NPC, including GDP growth, CPI, fiscal/monetary policy, valuation...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

HSCI / HK Connect Sep 2026 Inclusion Forecast and Positioning

We expect 36 southbound Connect ADDs, 31 new and 5 returning, and 25 DELETEs from the current Connect list at the HSCI September review, effective...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Healthcare Weekly (Oct.14) - State Finance Discount for Medical Device; IVD VBP; VBP Changes

The State's finance discount plan for medical device has positive effect. Investors need to view it dialectically; Rule of IVD VBP led by Jiangxi...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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