Chip stocks extended their losses in the afternoon. As of the time of publication, Shanghai Fudan (01385) fell by 6.51% to HKD 15.5; Hua Hong Semi (01347) fell by 4.81% to HKD 20.8; Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (00981) fell by 4.81% to HKD 25.75; HG Semi (06908) fell by 3.8% to HKD 0.76.
According to the Intelligence Finance app, chip stocks continued to decline in the afternoon. As of the time of publication, Shanghai Fudan (01385) fell by 6.51% to HKD 15.5; Hua Hong Semi (01347) fell by 4.81% to HKD 20.8; Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (00981) fell by 4.81% to HKD 25.75; HG Semi (06908) fell by 3.8% to HKD 0.76.
On October 28th, the U.S. Treasury Department announced new investment restrictions on China in the semiconductor, microelectronics, quantum information technology, and artificial intelligence sectors. These restrictions will officially take effect on January 2, 2025. Tianfeng Securities believes that this event will catalyze an increase in international political instability and raise market attention to domestic production of equipment materials; domestic stimulus policies towards the technology industry are expected to accelerate domestic substitution in the sector.
Haitong Securities stated that currently, the semiconductor equipment industry in China presents a "2 super 3 strong N small" situation. In the next 1-2 years, there will be continuous merger and acquisition cases in the semiconductor field, including the injection of off-balance assets by the same controller, cash payment + issuance of shares / convertible bonds to purchase assets related to different controllers. The semiconductor equipment industry, as a "great national instrument," is expected to continuously enhance its competitiveness and strength through the merger and acquisition of companies with technological innovation and product synergies, while addressing key technical challenges to expand and strengthen domestically outstanding listed semiconductor equipment companies.