Trip.com Reports: Hong Kong Residents Favor Short to Medium-Haul Travel in APAC During Extended Lunar New Year Holiday
Travel Trends for Lunar New Year: Hong Kong residents are increasingly choosing short-to-medium-haul trips within the Asia-Pacific region for the upcoming Lunar New Year, indicating a strong recovery in the travel market.
Booking Patterns: The average trip length for Hong Kong travelers during the 2026 LNY holiday is approximately 7.7 days, with around 40% booking their trips 31 to 60 days in advance and nearly half reserving more than two months ahead.
Regional Similarities: Similar travel planning trends are observed in other markets such as Taiwan, Singapore, and Japan, suggesting a broader regional pattern of advanced trip planning for the long holiday.
Market Insights: The data released by Trip.com reflects sustained stable demand in the travel sector, highlighting the importance of early bookings for holiday travel.
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Market Outlook: Despite recent market turmoil, Daiwa maintains an optimistic outlook for the Chinese stock market in the first half of 2026, anticipating that gradual stimulus measures could enhance investment sentiment.
Top Stock Picks: Daiwa has updated its top stock picks to include LAOPU GOLD and KINGSOFT CLOUD, driven by strong downstream demand and price increase expectations, replacing previous picks SHENZHOU INTL and TRIP.COM.
Short Selling Data: The report includes short selling data for various stocks, indicating significant short selling activity in LAOPU GOLD and KINGSOFT CLOUD, reflecting market sentiment and trading strategies.
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Chinese Internet Sector Performance: The Chinese internet sector has had a lackluster start in 2026, with KWEB remaining flat year-to-date, while BABA-W outperformed due to its AI agent service, and TENCENT lagged behind amid concerns over its chatbot development.
AI Chatbot Competition: The competition in the AI chatbot space is intensifying, with major platforms offering "red packet" subsidies to encourage adoption, although the effectiveness of this strategy is questioned compared to past promotional methods.
Regulatory Environment: The regulatory landscape remains challenging, with investigations into companies like Pinduoduo and TRIP.COM contributing to negative sentiment, alongside rumors of a VAT increase that were later debunked.
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Independent Model Manufacturers: Companies like KNOWLEDGE ATLAS and MINIMAX are expected to signal their capabilities and technology advancements rather than immediately capturing customers with their new models.
Market Dynamics: The report includes short selling data for various companies, indicating market sentiment and potential volatility surrounding these tech stocks.
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Compliance Requirements: The Administration outlined four key compliance requirements for the platforms, focusing on business ethics, review of business models, rectification of misleading promotions, and ensuring clear pricing for consumers.
