On June 3rd, the Hong Kong stock market opened lower, with leading internet stocks taking a breather after consecutive gains earlier in the week.
At the time of reporting, shares of Xiaomi Group were down over 1%, while TENCENT, BABA-W, and MEITUAN-W fell more than 2%.
Following a correction of over eight months since October 2025, the Hong Kong-listed internet sector has recently received multiple positive catalysts, showing signs of stabilization and recovery.
On one hand, key industry leaders are sending positive signals.
WeChat's AI Agent development is accelerating, which could unlock the AI commercialization potential of its 1.3 billion monthly active users.
Meituan's first-quarter report showed a significant sequential reduction in losses for its core business, suggesting the intense subsidy competition in the food delivery sector may be nearing its end.
Meituan also announced that its AI Agent 'Xiaomei' will soon launch a collaboration with Tencent's Yuan Bao.
On the other hand, the upward momentum in overseas tech stocks is spreading from AI hardware to application software and mid-to-downstream segments.
The Hong Kong internet sector, home to platform-based internet giants and AI application companies across various fields, is poised for a strong catch-up rally.
Market Analysis and Outlook
Analysis suggests the current artificial intelligence technology cycle has entered its second half, a phase focused on the development of large models and the deployment of AI agents.
Historical data from the Nasdaq indicates this stage often coincides with a peak period for technology monetization, delivering significantly higher capital market returns than other phases.
Software applications, empowered by AI, are transitioning from process management to intelligent decision-making, giving Hong Kong-listed SaaS leaders high growth potential.
The internet industry is expected to leverage AI to unlock new value from user traffic, creating fresh growth engines.
Future AI competitiveness is seen as hinging on access to real-world scenarios, data resources, and capital.
Overseas giant Alphabet serves as an example; its stock price was once depressed due to doubts about its technological leadership before it unveiled its powerful Gemini 2.5 and 3 series models.
Only after demonstrating competitive models did the market regain confidence in its full-stack self-research capabilities, leading to a rapid reversal in its stock price logic.
Internet leaders may need to experience a similar 'Google moment' to trigger a market re-rating.
Investment Product Focus
Attention is on the potential revaluation of Hong Kong-listed internet leaders amid the AI transformation.
An ETF tracking the CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Internet Index provides exposure to major tech companies like BABA-W and TENCENT, along with AI application firms across sectors.
For investors bullish on Hong Kong tech but seeking to mitigate volatility, a Hong Kong large-cap ETF offers a 'tech + dividend' barbell strategy.
Its portfolio includes high-growth tech stocks like Alibaba alongside stable, high-dividend-paying banks and insurers, making it a potential core holding for long-term Hong Kong market exposure.
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