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Market Overview: The HSI opened 199 points lower at 27,627, with the HSCEI and HSTECH also experiencing declines of 60 points and 46 points, respectively.
Sands China Ltd Performance: Sands China Ltd saw a significant drop of 7.43% at open, despite a 16.4% YoY increase in net revenue for Q4 2025, as its adjusted property EBITDA fell short of forecasts.
Tech Stocks Movement: Major tech stocks like Tencent and Alibaba opened down by 1-1.4%, while Kuaishou saw a slight increase of 2.61%.
Gold and Mining Stocks: Gold and silver prices surged, leading to mixed performances among mining stocks, with some like SD Gold and Zhaojin Mining opening higher, while others like Chinagoldintl experienced a decline.

Government Dining Vouchers: Guangzhou will distribute RMB50 million in dining vouchers before and after the Spring Festival to promote local dining experiences.
Collaboration with Platforms: The initiative will utilize platforms like MEITUAN-W and Douyin to offer commercial discount coupons for residents and visitors.
E-commerce Mobilization: Guangzhou plans to engage e-commerce platforms and brand merchants such as Vipshop, JD-SW, and Alibaba to meet holiday demand.
Enhancing Shopping Experience: The city aims to boost online shopping by diversifying product categories, increasing discounts, and innovating consumption experiences.

CICC's Revenue Forecast for MEITUAN-W: CICC predicts that MEITUAN-W's 4Q25 revenue will increase by 4% year-over-year to RMB91.9 billion, but anticipates an adjusted net loss of RMB13.2 billion.
Adjusted Net Loss Projections: The broker has maintained its 2025 adjusted net loss forecast at RMB16.8 billion and has significantly lowered its 2026 and 2027 profit estimates due to increased competition.
Stock Rating and Target Price: Despite the challenges, CICC has kept its rating for MEITUAN-W at Outperform, with a target price of $125, indicating a potential upside of 28%.
Short Selling Data: As of January 27, 2026, MEITUAN-W has experienced short selling of $506.67 million, with a short selling ratio of approximately 24%.

AI and Smart Technologies in Fine Dining: MEITUAN-W is leveraging AI and smart management technologies to enhance the online representation of fine dining, aiming to create a more authentic connection between users and high-quality restaurants.
Impact on Customer Experience: "Black Pearl" restaurants are utilizing Meituan's member marketing and AI tools to improve customer connections, stabilize service delivery, and boost brand momentum.

TENCENT's Strategic Moves: Pony Ma announced at the annual staff meeting that TENCENT has exited investments in JD-SW and MEITUAN-W due to intense competition in food delivery and community group buying.
Leadership Changes: Martin Lau, TENCENT's President, has resigned from the boards of JD-SW and MEITUAN-W, reflecting a shift in the company's strategic focus.
Market Competition: The food delivery sector has seen fierce competition, particularly between JD.com and Meituan, with Alibaba also entering the fray by integrating Ele.me into its Taobao platform.
Future Outlook: Haitong International anticipates that TENCENT will deliver solid results in Q4 2025, indicating a continuation of high-quality growth for the company this year.
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