Southbound Stock Connect net sold RMB 2.906 billion today. Via Shanghai Stock Connect, Kingboard Laminates and Alibaba (HK) were top net sells at HKD 613 million and HKD 526 million respectively; Tencent Holdings led net buys with HKD 286 million. Via Shenzhen Stock Connect, Alibaba (HK) and Kingboard Laminates net sold HKD 934 million and HKD 366 million; the largest net buy totaled HKD 629 million (stock not specified).

South Korea on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious seven-project technology strategy targeting nuclear energy, quantum computing, space, biotechnology and related advanced sectors to seek growth engines beyond semiconductors and AI. Key targets include commercial deployment of domestically developed small modular reactors by 2035, a lunar landing by 2030, a domestic 100‑qubit quantum computer by 2029, and commercial brain‑computer interface products by 2035. The plan is framed as a response to slowing long-term growth and intensifying global tech competition; the science minister said the government will support these seed projects over the next 10–20 years.

NATO’s North Atlantic Council expressed solidarity with affected allies and reiterated support for Ukraine.