A Gateway to Hong Kong-Listed Emerging AI Leaders: CSOP Hang Seng Pioneer Technology Index ETF Will List on HKEX Tomorrow

HONG KONG, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CSOP Hang Seng Pioneer Technology Index ETF (3149.HK) will list on HKEX tomorrow (25^th September 2026). 3149.HK seeks to provide investment results that, before deduction of fees and expenses, closely correspond to the performance of Hang Seng Pioneer Technology Index (net total return version) (the Index). It has a listing price of about HK$7.8 per unit, a board lot size of 100, and management fee of 0.99%.

3149.HK offers dedicated exposure to Hong Kong-listed technology innovators. "Pioneer Technology" refers to Hong Kong-listed emerging technology companies with strong innovation capabilities and growth potential. To achieve the investment objective of CSOP Hang Seng Pioneer Technology Index ETF, a combination of physical representative sampling and synthetic representative sampling strategy is adopted to closely correspond to the performance of the Index.

Chinese companies have demonstrated increasingly strong global competitiveness across the three core AI pillars: AI semiconductors, foundation models and embodied AI, supported by rapid localization, competitive model performance and a comprehensive industrial ecosystem.

In AI semiconductors, TrendForce estimated in August 2026 that domestically developed AI chips would account for nearly 90% of China's AI chip market in 2026, up from 45% in 2025^[1]. In foundation models, Chinese LLMs are gaining traction through competitive performance and cost efficiency, with 62% of AI applications built on Chinese LLMs by the end of 2025, versus 32% for U.S. models^[2]. In embodied AI, China's integrated value chain across core components, hardware manufacturing, AI algorithms and end-market applications further underscores its competitive position. Smart Analytics Global (SAG) data show that Chinese humanoid robot manufacturers accounted for more than 97% of global shipments in the first half of 2026^[3]. The Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2026 indicates that China is home to 32 of the world's 50 robotics unicorns, ahead of the U.S. with 15^[4].

Beyond company-level growth, the rise of "sovereign AI" is reinforcing China's push to build a more self-reliant AI ecosystem. Underpinned by policy backing, a large domestic market and continued technological advancement, this structural trend creates a favorable backdrop for the long-term growth of China's AI sector.

Hang Seng Pioneer Technology Index (net total return version) aims to reflect the overall performance of innovative technology companies listed in Hong Kong that drive breakthrough innovation and demonstrate strong sales growth. The Index comprises 30 eligible securities, is reviewed quarterly, and applies an 8% cap on each constituent. In addition, the aggregate weighting of constituents not eligible for Stock Connect trading is capped at 35%. The top 10 constituents of the Hang Seng Pioneer Technology Index include UBTECH Robotics, Innoscience, Horizon Robotics-W, SenseTime-W, Hesai-W, MiniMax-W, Biren Technology, Z.AI, WeRide-W and Montage Technology^[5].

Ms. Ding Chen, CEO of CSOP, said, "Hong Kong is emerging as an important listing venue for a new generation of AI and technology innovators. We believe these companies are well positioned to benefit from structural demand growth and China's accelerating AI development. The launch of the CSOP Hang Seng Pioneer Technology Index ETF marks an important step in providing Hong Kong investors with efficient access to this dynamic and fast-growing segment of the technology market."

About CSOP

CSOP Asset Management is the largest ETF/ETP issuer in Hong Kong*. As of 31^st August 2026, CSOP's total AUM stood at about US$34.3 billion (about HK$269.4 billion). Supported by a robust ETF ecosystem, CSOP offers a lineup of 71 ETF/ETPs and 5 mutual funds across Hong Kong and Singapore**. In 2026, 7 of the 10 most actively traded ETPs in Hong Kong were managed by CSOP***.

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