Shares of Qinhuangdao Port (QHD PORT, 03369.HK) surged 5% in Tuesday's pre-market trading, following news of a significant increase in its Hong Kong Stock Connect shareholding ratio. This uptick in foreign investor interest has apparently fueled the stock's impressive gain.

According to the latest data disclosed on October 27, 2025, Qinhuangdao Port recorded the largest increase in HK Stock Connect shareholding among all listed companies, with a substantial rise of 2.96%. This brought its total HK Stock Connect holdings to 44.15%, indicating strong buying interest from mainland Chinese investors through the cross-border investment channel.

The surge in Stock Connect holdings for Qinhuangdao Port outpaced other notable gainers such as DL Holdings and Dazhong Utilities, which saw increases of 2.52% and 2.37% respectively. This heightened interest from mainland investors appears to be a key driver behind the stock's pre-market rally, as it suggests growing confidence in the company's prospects among a broader investor base.