Top Shorted Stocks: S&P Global Market Intelligence identified the top ten most shorted stocks in Hong Kong, with metrics based on the short selling ratio, which measures shares lent out relative to total issued shares.

Leading Companies: Notable companies on the list include Hengrui Pharma with a short selling ratio of 28.018% and Dongfang Electric at 35.678%, indicating significant investor skepticism.

Market Movements: The report highlights various price changes and short selling amounts for each stock, with some experiencing notable fluctuations over the past week.

Financial Insights: The data reflects broader market trends, including a slowdown in drug sales growth in China, impacting companies like Sino Biopharma, which had its target price cut.

Market Reaction: On December 17, share prices of several Chinese utilities declined following conservative guidance from the National Energy Administration (NEA) for 2026, which included cautious targets for new wind and solar capacity.

Citi Research Insights: Citi Research suggested that the NEA's forecast for wind and solar power capacity exceeding 200GW in the coming year may be underestimated, predicting increased capital expenditure for hydropower and nuclear projects to meet emission reduction goals.

Stock Ratings: Citi Research maintained a "Buy" rating for GOLDWIND, while Daiwa expressed that the recent price rally for GOLDWIND may be a temporary fluctuation.

Short Selling Activity: There was notable short selling activity in various stocks, including TONGWEI and DONGFANG ELEC, indicating market skepticism about their performance.

Top Shorted Stocks: S&P Global Market Intelligence identified the ten most shorted stocks in Hong Kong, with metrics based on the short selling ratio, which measures shares lent out relative to total issued shares.

Leading Stocks: Notable stocks include Ping An (02318.HK) with a short selling ratio of 40.579% and China Vanke (02202.HK) with a ratio of 11.939%, indicating significant investor skepticism.

Market Trends: The report highlights various changes in stock prices and short selling amounts over the past week, reflecting market volatility and investor sentiment.

Data Source: The short selling data is derived from S&P Global Market Intelligence's securities and finance datasets, providing insights into market dynamics as of December 12.

Top Shorted Stocks in Hong Kong: S&P Global Market Intelligence identified the ten most shorted stocks in Hong Kong, with metrics based on the short selling ratio, which measures the percentage of shares lent out relative to total issued shares.

Notable Stocks and Ratios: Among the top shorted stocks, COSCO SHIP HOLD has the highest short selling ratio at 35.704%, while PING AN has the largest short selling amount at $1.48 billion.

Stock Performance: The report includes recent price changes for these stocks, with some experiencing slight increases or decreases over the past week, indicating mixed market reactions.

Market Context: The data reflects ongoing trends in the Hong Kong stock market, highlighting investor sentiment and potential volatility in these companies.

Top Shorted Stocks: S&P Global Market Intelligence identified the top ten most shorted stocks in Hong Kong, highlighting their short selling ratios and recent price changes.

Notable Stocks: Stocks like ZTE and Dongfang Electric have high short selling ratios of 15.629% and 38.500%, respectively, indicating significant investor skepticism.

Market Trends: The report includes changes in shares lent over the past week, with some stocks experiencing notable fluctuations in their prices.

Financial Insights: The data reflects broader market sentiments, with companies like BOC Hong Kong facing potential risks related to CHINA VANKE's debt exposure.