Yesterday (3rd), Chinese online game stocks were sold off, with market speculation attributing the volatility to a potential increase in value-added tax (VAT) on online game revenue, similar to telecommunications services, Citi Research issued a research report saying. However, the broker considered such speculation to be unfounded and lacking basis.The applicable VAT rate for the sale of intangible assets (including virtual items in online games) should be 6%, differing from the VAT rate adjustment for telecommunications services, according to documents from the State Administration of Taxation (SAT). Related News M Stanley Selects 26 Chinese 'Best Business Models' Stocks (Table)Therefore, there is no basis for an increase, and the sell-off is unwarranted. Instead, the broker saw this as an enhanced buying opportunity.Citi Research reiterated ratings at Buy on TENCENT (00700.HK) -7.400 (-1.490%) Short selling $1.08B; Ratio 47.391% / NetEase (NTES.US) 's US stock/ CENTURY HUATONG (002602.SZ) +0.070 (+0.412%) , with target prices of $783/ US$161. RMB24, respectively.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-04-02 16:25.) (A Shares quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.) (Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)
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