Chinese tech listings shine in Hong Kong, fuelled by Beijing’s self-reliance push

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Zhang ShidongJanuary 26, 2026 at 03:15 AM

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Chinese technology firms listing in Hong Kong have seen strong initial public offering (IPO) performance in 2026, outperforming the broader market. Five tech companies, including Shanghai Biren Technology and GigaDevice Semiconductor, experienced an average debut increase of 30%, exceeding the overall Hong Kong IPO average of 24%. This trend is attributed to investor confidence in Beijing's push for technological self-reliance, particularly in areas like AI and advanced manufacturing, as outlined in China's latest five-year plan. Market participants see these listings as opportunities for investors to gain exposure to emerging tech sectors. Despite broader economic challenges in China, policy support and growth prospects are making Chinese tech IPOs attractive to investors.

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Europe 30% United States 40% Futu Securities 50% Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor 50% Indrani De 60% FTSE Russell ×260% GigaDevice Semiconductor 60% OmniVision Integrated Circuit Group 70% Beijing 70% China ×280% Shanghai Biren Technology ×280% Hong Kong ×590%

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tech self-reliance 90% chinese technology firms 80% hong kong ipos 80% share listings 70% semiconductor 60% artificial intelligence 60% investment 50% gpu 50% macro environment 40%