HSBC Research Supports XPENG-W and HORIZONROBOT-W Amid Enhancements in China's Autonomous Driving Legal Framework
Regulatory Developments: A HSBC Global Research report indicates that China's legal framework for autonomous driving is improving, highlighted by two recent draft standards for L3 and L4 vehicles.
Safety and Testing Guidelines: The new standards aim to enhance safety, testing processes, and operational consistency for autonomous vehicles, facilitating the commercialization of this technology.
Investment Recommendations: HSBC Global Research recommends buying shares in XPENG-W and HORIZONROBOT-W, with target prices set at HKD108 and HKD11, respectively.
Market Activity: Both companies are experiencing significant short selling, with XPENG-W at $35.83M and HORIZONROBOT-W at $103.99M, indicating investor caution.
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UBS Research Report: UBS has released a report highlighting its preferred Chinese companies, all rated as Buy, with new additions including SYTECH, DONGFANG ELEC, and ENVICOOL.
Stock Performance: The report notes significant stock movements, with DONGFANG ELEC seeing a 15.117% increase, while companies like SUNGROW POWER and NetEase experienced declines.
Short Selling Data: The report includes short selling statistics, indicating high short selling ratios for several companies, such as HORIZONROBOT-W and ZIJIN MINING.
Market Insights: Related news from CICC suggests that increasing risks of power outages in Europe and the US may create opportunities for power equipment providers.

BYD's Upcoming Launch: BYD COMPANY is set to launch the "Super e-Platform" in early March, which is expected to improve technical standards, particularly in range and efficiency, and influence competitive strategies in the second quarter.
Market Trends and Caution: Preliminary data from mid-February should be interpreted cautiously due to the Lunar New Year impact, with expectations for trends to normalize in March and April.
Investment Recommendations: HSBC Global Investment Research recommends investing in companies with scale and clear catalysts, favoring BYD, LEAPMOTOR, XPeng, HORIZONROBOT, CATL, and TUOPU GROUP.
Stock Ratings and Target Prices: The report includes investment ratings and target prices for various stocks, with BYD COMPANY rated as a "Buy" with a target price of HK$139.

Showcasing Robotics at Spring Festival Gala: Several Chinese robot companies demonstrated advanced motion control and autonomous capabilities during the Spring Festival Gala, highlighting significant improvements in balance control, dynamic response, and stability, supported by intensive policy backing for robotics.
Stock Market Focus on Robotics Companies: Investors are advised to monitor stocks such as UBTECH ROBOTICS, DOBOT, and GEEKPLUS, which are experiencing notable short selling activity, alongside broader robotics sector stocks like HESAI and ROBOSENSE.
Improvements in Robot Performance: The Spring Festival Gala featured robots with enhanced technical capabilities, including complex formations and improved group coordination, with specific examples showing a 5-10 times increase in agility compared to the previous year.
Broker Ratings and Target Prices: China Merchants Securities provided investment ratings and target prices for various robotics stocks, indicating an "Overweight" rating for companies like UBTECH ROBOTICS and DOBOT, suggesting potential for growth in the sector.

Regulatory Developments: A HSBC Global Research report indicates that China's legal framework for autonomous driving is improving, highlighted by two recent draft standards for L3 and L4 vehicles.
Safety and Testing Guidelines: The new standards aim to enhance safety, testing processes, and operational consistency for autonomous vehicles, facilitating the commercialization of this technology.
Investment Recommendations: HSBC Global Research recommends buying shares in XPENG-W and HORIZONROBOT-W, with target prices set at HKD108 and HKD11, respectively.
Market Activity: Both companies are experiencing significant short selling, with XPENG-W at $35.83M and HORIZONROBOT-W at $103.99M, indicating investor caution.

Hong Kong Stock Performance: On February 16, Hong Kong stocks saw a positive half-day session, with the HSI closing up 138 points (0.5%) at 26,705, marking a strong overall performance in the Year of the Snake with a 32% gain.
HSI Quarterly Review Changes: The quarterly review of the HSI included the addition of CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD, which saw significant gains, while ZHONGSHENG HLDG was removed from the index.
Individual Stock Movements: Notable stock movements included SANDS CHINA LTD rising 2.7% despite a slight decline in property EBITDA, while ANTA SPORTS experienced a minor drop after shareholder approval for a significant acquisition.
US Department of War Update: The US Department of War's withdrawal of the "List of Chinese Military Companies" impacted stock prices, with BABA-W declining 0.5% and BIDU-SW increasing by 1.3%.

US Inflation and Stock Market Update: US inflation was below expectations while core inflation met them; the DJIA rose by 0.1% last Friday.
Hong Kong Stock Market Performance: The Hong Kong bourse opened lower, with the HSI down 0.2% and other indices also showing declines.
HSI Quarterly Review Changes: CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD were added to the HSI, while ZHONGSHENG HLDG was removed; CATL and CMOC saw slight increases in their stock prices.
Notable Stock Movements: Stocks like BABA-W and BIDU-SW dropped significantly after being listed as Chinese military companies, while ANTA SPORTS received approval for a stake acquisition in PUMA.






