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Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 244 points (0.9%) to 27,092, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also saw gains of 1.5% and 0.9%, respectively.
Active Heavyweights: Notable stock movements included Alibaba (BABA) increasing by 5.3% to $168.3, while Meituan (03690.HK) fell by 3% to $101.8. Tencent (00700.HK) and HKEX (00388.HK) also experienced gains.
Top Gainers: Ali Health (00241.HK) surged by 15.9% to $7.58, reaching a new high, while Haidilao (06862.HK) and Nongfu Spring (09633.HK) rose by 7.4% and 6.1%, respectively.
Significant Movements: Synagistics (02562.HK) saw a remarkable increase of 47.9%, while Dalipal Holding (01921.HK) experienced a significant drop of 12%. Other notable gainers included Q Tech (01478.HK) and AsiaInfo Tech (01675.HK) with increases of 13.5% and 11.1%.

Morgan Stanley's 2026 Outlook: The report provides forecasts for the price-to-book (PB), return on equity (ROE), and dividend yield of various Chinese banks' H-shares for the year 2026.
Bank Performance Metrics: Key banks such as ABC, ICBC, and CCB show varying PB ratios, ROE percentages, and dividend yields, with ICBC having the lowest PB at 0.48x and CM Bank leading in ROE at 12.6%.
Short Selling Data: The report includes short selling statistics for each bank, indicating significant short selling activity, particularly for PSBC and CM Bank, with ratios of 51.978% and 45.638%, respectively.
Market Reactions: The stock prices of the banks reflect mixed performance, with some banks experiencing slight increases while others show declines, highlighting the volatility in the Chinese financial sector.

Morgan Stanley's 2026 Outlook: The report provides a ranking of H-shares for Chinese banks, indicating a preference for several banks with "Overweight" investment ratings.
Top Ranked Banks: The top banks listed include Minsheng Bank, CITIC Bank, Bank of China, CCB, and PSBC, all rated "Overweight" with specific target prices.
Short Selling Data: The report includes short selling statistics for each bank, highlighting the amount and ratio of short selling activity.
Underperforming Banks: Some banks, such as Bank of Communications, CEB Bank, and CQRC Bank, received "Underweight" ratings, indicating a less favorable outlook.

Morgan Stanley's Market Outlook: Morgan Stanley predicts that the Chinese financial market will hit its lowest point in 2025 before entering a positive growth cycle, characterized by a recovery in loans and financial asset yields, stable credit costs, and an active capital market.
Preferred Sectors and Stocks: The insurance sector is highlighted as a top pick, particularly PING AN, while BANK OF NINGBO and MINSHENG BANK are noted for their strong performance and turnaround potential, respectively.

Short Selling Data: ICBC, CCB, ABC, and Bank of China reported significant short selling amounts, with ratios ranging from 34.835% to 52.803%.
Interest on Digital Renminbi: Starting January 1, 2026, interest on balances in real-name digital renminbi wallets will be calculated based on demand deposit interest rates and rules.
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