Amidst ongoing tensions between China and the US, SMIC (00981.HK) +0.250 (+0.548%) Short selling $100.43M; Ratio 5.458% is poised to stand out in the semiconductor sector and continue benefiting from domestic demand driven by localization trends, according to a report from HSBC Global Research.Even though SMIC is facing short-term challenges in average selling price (ASP) due to yield issues with certain equipment, HSBC Global Research still expects the company to outpace the market.Related NewsPing An Securities Recommends Eyeing 3 Key Themes amid Spreading 'Anti-Involution' RallyThe broker raised its target price for SMIC's H-shares from HKD35 to HKD64 and upgraded its rating from Reduce to Buy.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-07-16 12:25.)