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Chinese AI Developers Eye Hong Kong Index Inclusion Amid Chip Access Optimism

Chinese artificial intelligence developers could gain access to Hong Kong trading links if included in the city's major stock gauges. Such inclusion could unlock billions in investor inflows. Zhipu and Minimax are among candidates for index inclusion that would broaden their shareholder base. The prospect comes as Chinese tech stocks rallied on expectations that expanded access to advanced semiconductor supplies could accelerate development timelines. Hong Kong has listed robotics and AI companies, reflecting investor appetite for exposure to China's technology sector. Market participants noted valuations remain elevated, with some investors favoring alternative trades in capital-intensive sectors like shipping. Index inclusion typically triggers passive fund purchases and significantly boosts liquidity for newly added constituents.