On September 8, 2025, news emerged that Alibaba Group has once again captured the attention of mainland Chinese investors, largely owing to its promising prospects in the artificial intelligence (AI) domain. The tech giant has now become the darling stock among this investor group. During the previous week, mainland investors made significant moves, acquiring Alibaba shares valued at a staggering HK$13.5 billion via the Stock Connect program. Their net purchases not only surpassed the combined total of recent months but are also on track to hit the highest monthly figure since April. (In English, "snapping up" is a more vivid and commonly used expression to convey the idea of buying something eagerly and quickly. "News emerged" is a more natural way to start a news report compared to "it was reported". Also, "tech giant" is a well - established term in English to refer to a large and influential technology company, adding more context and making the description more vivid. "Acquiring" is a more formal and precise verb for buying shares in a financial context. Overall, these changes make the text more in line with English writing habits and improve its readability.)