Goldman Sachs: Xiaomi (01810.HK) Drives Robot Scalability Through Integration of Hardware, Data, and Models; Maintains 'Buy' Rating

Goldman Sachs published a research report noting that Xiaomi Group (01810.HK) has recently made multiple advances in robotics, including improved operational success rates of its humanoid robots in self-developed workshops and the commencement of new logistics tasks; the launch of a unified generative model with 38 billion parameters, 'Xiaomi-Robotics-U0,' to address the scarcity of real-world data; and the release of an embodied intelligence large model, 'Xiaomi-Robotics-1.' The firm believes Xiaomi has completed the initial integration of its robotics framework across hardware, data, and models, potentially forming a self-reinforcing closed loop and advancing toward general-purpose industrial applications.

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Hong Kong Market Midday Commentary | All three major indices rose, with the Hang Seng Index up over 2% and the Hang Seng Tech Index climbing nearly 3%; tech and internet stocks surged collectively, Alibaba gained more than 5%, Tencent rose over 3.5%; CSOP

Tech and internet stocks rose broadly, with Alibaba-W up 5.15% and Meituan-W up 3.77%; mobile gaming stocks strengthened, with Boyaa Interactive up 6.15% and Bilibili-W up 4.30%; coal stocks gained, with Yankuang Energy up 9.94% and China Coal Energy up 9.02%;

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July 17 Buyback Roundup | Xiaomi Group-W, Kuaishou-W, and others announced share repurchases, with Xiaomi Group-W spending HK$102 million.

According to a filing disclosed by the Hong Kong Exchange on July 20, Xiaomi Group-W (01810.HK), Kuaishou-W (01024.HK), and others repurchased shares. ① Xiaomi Group-W (01810.HK) repurchased 3.8 million shares of weighted voting rights shares on July 17, for a total amount of HK$102 million, at prices ranging from HK$27.00 to HK$26.88 per share. Since the repurchase mandate was approved, the cumulative number of securities repurchased has reached 83.625 million shares, representing 0.32% of the issued share capital as of the date the ordinary resolution was passed. ② Kuaishou-W (01024.

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A battery consumption tax could accelerate industry consolidation, with CATL better positioned to withstand pressure; the impact on passenger vehicles would be limited, while energy storage project returns would be more sensitive.

JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs believe that the battery consumption tax, classified under 'Taxes and Surcharges,' does not affect revenue or gross margin but will have a certain impact on operating profit and net profit. Industry leaders remain broadly resilient, with CATL (03750.HK) exhibiting the strongest resilience due to its high share of overseas revenue, substantial profit buffers, and strong pricing power. Domestic-focused manufacturers with weaker profitability face greater pressure. The impact on passenger vehicle end-markets is limited, but energy storage project returns are more sensitive, potentially accelerating industry consolidation. With China's battery consumption tax now finalized, the competitive landscape of the sector may be reshaped at an accelerated pace. On July 17, China’s Ministry of Finance, General Administration of Customs, and State Taxation

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Zhito Hong Kong Stock Connect Holdings Analysis | July 20

Stock Connect Holdings Analysis | July 17, 2026

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2026 WAIC In-Depth Outlook: Embodied Intelligence Moves Beyond the 'Showcase Era'

① One of this year’s key themes has become PMF (product-market fit) and normalized operations; ② Industry competitive barriers are increasingly shifting downward to capabilities in real-world implementation, data infrastructure development, and the ability to deliver at scale.

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