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可转债周报:转债供给再审视-20250609
SINOLINK SECURITIES· 2025-06-09 15:23
核心观点 转债供给再审视。早在年初市场对浦发、以及高平价杭银/南银转债退出的预期较为充分,然而年内银行板块累计涨 幅接近 10%、更多银行转债的转股预期得以提升,当前齐鲁/常银/重银/上银平价都已达到 115 以上,如果以上银行转 债年内也完成转股,则年内单银行转债的转股&到期、就会导致转债规模减少超 1200 亿,也意味着转债有效供给的等 量减少;除银行转债以外,其余转债年内到期规模 134 亿;年初至今强赎退市转债已经超过 600 亿,预计下半年仍然 有不少强赎退出规模;待发层面当前证监会核准+发审委通过+交易所受理三个环节总共 420 亿元、即使下半年全部发 行规模也有限,且银行标的仅有个别。综合到期&退出以及潜在发行规模,下半年转债规模将持续收缩趋势,预计到 年底转债规模将减少至 6000 亿上下。转债供给(尤其是银行类转债)的减少会对需求造成何种影响?首先是 ETF 类 产品的再平衡需求,会挤出增量资金至其他标的;其次其他公募基金/保险/年金等的溢出配置,这部分虽无法精确测 算、但也有部分转移配置。总体而言,在转债规模持续收缩的背景下、需求还是会有一定溢出效应,尤其是在当前低 利率水平的背景下、资产 ...
库存周期跟踪报告:转向“主动去库存”
SINOLINK SECURITIES· 2025-06-09 13:27
1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core View of the Report - In April 2025, the inventory cycle of the entire industrial sector shifted to "active destocking" [2][15][16] - The upstream, mid - stream, and downstream industries all entered the "active destocking" phase in April 2025 [2][17][18] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Inventory Cycle Overview - In April 2025, the year - on - year growth rate of finished product inventory of industrial enterprises decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 3.9% [7][8][9] 3.2 Inventory Cycle Overview (by Industry) - **Upstream Industry**: It accounts for only 2% of the total inventory and returned to "active destocking" in April 2025 after three months [17] - **Mid - stream Industry**: It accounts for 54% of the total inventory, and most of it was in the "active destocking" phase in April 2025 [18] - **Downstream Industry**: It accounts for 43% of the total inventory and was in the "active destocking" phase in April 2025 [19] - **Specific Industries**: In April 2025, electronics was in "passive restocking", electrical machinery was in "active restocking", chemical was in "passive restocking", paper - making, automotive, non - ferrous metals, instrument and meter, and general equipment were in "active destocking" [7]
商业贸易行业研究:外卖出海空间广阔,Keeta出海掘金进行时
SINOLINK SECURITIES· 2025-06-09 04:25
Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the industry [2] Core Insights - The Middle East and Brazil exhibit significant population dividends, with the food delivery market size continuing to grow [2][3] - The penetration rate and ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) are driving steady growth in the food delivery market in these regions [2][3] - Keeta's entry into the Middle East and Brazil is supported by favorable policies and a strong local market presence [2][3][4] Summary by Sections 1. Market Growth in the Middle East and Brazil - The food delivery market in Saudi Arabia is projected to reach 10.78 billion USD in 2024, growing by 17.8% year-on-year, with user numbers reaching 21.2 million, a 15.2% increase [2][31] - The GCC's food delivery market is expected to exceed 16.5 billion USD in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 14.3% [2][31] - Brazil's online food delivery market is anticipated to reach 18.6 billion USD in 2024, with a growth rate of 16.9% [2][39] 2. Competitive Landscape in the Middle East and Brazil - In the Middle East, Jahez and HungerStation dominate the Saudi market, holding approximately 70% market share [3][46] - Keeta, a subsidiary of Meituan, entered the Saudi market in 2024 and aims to capture market share through aggressive subsidies and a low commission model [3][4] - In Brazil, iFood leads the market with an 80% share, while Aaiqfome focuses on smaller cities to avoid direct competition [4][56] 3. Keeta's Strategy and Potential for Replication - Keeta's success in Hong Kong is attributed to its localized strategies and technological innovations, which may be replicable in overseas markets [5][6] - The company has implemented a "one billion rewards" subsidy plan to attract price-sensitive users and has optimized its delivery efficiency [5][6] 4. Profitability Potential in Overseas Markets - The report estimates that the overseas profit potential for Keeta in the Middle East and Brazil could exceed 10 billion USD [6][7] - Current profit margins for local platforms in the Middle East suggest a favorable environment for Keeta's expansion [6][7] 5. Policy Support for Market Expansion - Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 emphasizes economic diversification and digital transformation, providing a conducive environment for foreign investment in food delivery services [2][44] - The government is actively promoting digital services through tax incentives and infrastructure investments, which benefit companies like Keeta [2][44]
量化信用策略:低波动与稳收益策略
SINOLINK SECURITIES· 2025-06-09 02:08
Quantitative Models and Construction Methods 1. Model Name: Interest Rate Style Portfolio - **Model Construction Idea**: The portfolio is constructed by allocating 80% to interest rate bonds and 20% to credit bonds, with the interest rate bond portion using 10-year government bonds and the credit bond portion including 20% ultra-long bonds[13][19] - **Model Construction Process**: - **Bullet Strategy**: Allocates 1-year AAA interbank certificates of deposit (CDs), 3-year AA+ municipal bonds, and 3-year AAA- perpetual bonds[13] - **Duration Strategy**: Allocates 4-year AA+ municipal bonds and 4-year AAA- perpetual bonds[13] - **Ultra-long Strategy**: Allocates 10-year AA+ municipal bonds and 10-year AAA- subordinated bonds[13] - **Mixed Barbell Strategy**: Allocates 1-year AA+ municipal bonds and 10-year AA+ municipal bonds in a 1:1 ratio[13] - **Model Evaluation**: The interest rate style portfolios generally outperform their credit style counterparts in absolute returns, with cumulative returns around 1% year-to-date[10] 2. Model Name: Credit Style Portfolio - **Model Construction Idea**: The portfolio is constructed by allocating 20% to government bonds and 80% to credit bonds, with a focus on various credit strategies such as bullet, duration, and ultra-long strategies[13][19] - **Model Construction Process**: - **Bullet Strategy**: Allocates 1-year AAA interbank CDs and 3-year AA+ municipal bonds[13] - **Duration Strategy**: Allocates 4-year AA+ municipal bonds and 4-year AAA- perpetual bonds[13] - **Ultra-long Strategy**: Allocates 10-year AA+ municipal bonds and 10-year AAA- subordinated bonds[13] - **Mixed Barbell Strategy**: Allocates 1-year AA+ municipal bonds and 10-year AAA- subordinated bonds in a 1:1 ratio[13] - **Model Evaluation**: Credit style portfolios, such as the municipal bond short-end sinking strategy, achieved cumulative returns of 1.04%, ranking among the top performers[10] --- Model Backtesting Results 1. Interest Rate Style Portfolio - **Weekly Returns**: Ultra-long strategies (e.g., secondary ultra-long and industrial ultra-long) achieved weekly returns of 0.19%[2][16] - **Cumulative Returns**: Year-to-date cumulative returns for various strategies are approximately 1%[10] 2. Credit Style Portfolio - **Weekly Returns**: Secondary ultra-long and industrial ultra-long strategies achieved weekly returns of 0.23% and 0.21%, respectively[2][16] - **Cumulative Returns**: Municipal bond short-end sinking, duration, and bullet strategies achieved cumulative returns of 1.04%, 0.96%, and 0.89%, respectively[10] --- Quantitative Factors and Construction Methods 1. Factor Name: Coupon Contribution - **Factor Construction Idea**: Measures the contribution of coupon income to portfolio returns, focusing on stability and low volatility[3][28] - **Factor Construction Process**: - Calculate the initial yield-to-maturity (YTM) of bonds in the portfolio - Multiply the YTM by the holding period to estimate coupon income[13] - **Factor Evaluation**: Coupon contributions for most strategies are concentrated between 20% and 40%, with municipal bond short-end sinking and barbell strategies maintaining stable coupon yields around 0.039%[3][28] 2. Factor Name: Excess Return - **Factor Construction Idea**: Measures the return of a strategy relative to a benchmark, focusing on strategies that outperform consistently[4][33] - **Factor Construction Process**: - Benchmark portfolios are constructed with specific allocations (e.g., 20% government bonds, 64% 3-year AA+ municipal bonds, and 16% 10-year AA+ industrial bonds)[36][38] - Calculate the difference between the strategy's return and the benchmark return over a specified period[36][38] - **Factor Evaluation**: Municipal bond duration and barbell strategies achieved cumulative excess returns of 11.3bp and 10.8bp, respectively, over the past four weeks[4][33] --- Factor Backtesting Results 1. Coupon Contribution - **Municipal Bond Strategies**: Coupon yields for short-end sinking and barbell strategies remained stable at approximately 0.039%[3][28] - **Other Strategies**: Most strategies had annualized coupon yields below 2%[3][28] 2. Excess Return - **Short-term Strategies**: Interbank CD bullet strategies achieved excess returns of 1.9bp, the highest since April[36][38] - **Medium-to-Long-term Strategies**: Municipal bond duration and barbell strategies achieved cumulative excess returns of 11.3bp and 10.8bp, respectively[4][33] - **Ultra-long Strategies**: Industrial ultra-long and secondary ultra-long strategies outperformed benchmarks by approximately 15bp[4][36]
本周化工市场综述本周大事件风险提示
SINOLINK SECURITIES· 2025-06-09 01:25
Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive investment outlook for the chemical industry, with a focus on price increases for specific products such as 康宽 and 硝化棉 [1] Core Insights - The chemical market has shown an upward trend, with the SW Chemical Index rising by 2.61%, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 1.73% [1] - Key price increases have been noted in various chemical products, including 康宽, which has reached 300,000 CNY/ton, and SAF, which has seen significant price jumps [1] - The report highlights the successful commercial operation of BASF's Black Mass plant in Germany, which has an annual processing capacity of 15,000 tons of waste lithium-ion batteries [1] - The report also mentions the recent price settlement for potassium fertilizer contracts in India at 349 USD/ton, which may serve as a reference for future contracts in China [1] - The AI industry is experiencing explosive growth, with significant implications for nuclear power demand, as evidenced by Meta's 20-year nuclear power purchase agreement [2][3] Summary by Sections Market Review - Brent crude oil futures averaged 65.39 USD/barrel, up 1.03 USD (1.6%) from the previous week, while WTI futures averaged 63.35 USD/barrel, up 2.16 USD (3.53%) [10] - The basic chemical sector outperformed the index, with the agricultural chemicals sector showing the highest weekly increase of 7.69% [10][11] Recent Views from the Chemical Team - The tire industry is stabilizing with a slight decrease in raw material prices, while domestic and international demand continues to recover [23] - The sweetener market, particularly for 三氯蔗糖, is expected to improve due to tightening supply despite weak demand [25] - The dye market remains stable, with no significant changes in pricing, while the carbonates market is facing downward pressure due to weak demand [31][32] Key Chemical Product Price Changes - The report provides detailed price movements for various chemical products, indicating a mixed performance across different segments [22][29] - The report notes that the titanium dioxide market is under pressure, with prices continuing to decline due to weak fundamentals [27] Industry Events - OPEC+ has agreed to increase oil production by 411,000 barrels per day for July, which may impact oil prices and the chemical sector [2] - The outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Trump's tariff policies could have significant implications for global trade and the chemical industry [2]
机械行业研究:看好人形机器人、工程机械和燃气轮机
SINOLINK SECURITIES· 2025-06-09 01:21
Investment Rating - The report suggests a positive outlook for the machinery equipment sector, with specific recommendations for companies such as SANY Heavy Industry, XCMG, Zoomlion, LiuGong, and Yingliu Technology [13]. Core Insights - The SW Machinery Equipment Index increased by 0.93% over the past week, ranking 19th among 31 primary industry categories, while the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index rose by 0.88% [3][16]. - Year-to-date, the SW Machinery Equipment Index has risen by 7.29%, ranking 6th among the 31 primary industry categories, contrasting with a 1.55% decline in the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index [17]. - The report highlights the potential for humanoid robots to achieve commercial viability, with significant advancements in technology and training [27]. - The construction machinery sector is experiencing short-term fluctuations in operating rates, but the long-term recovery logic driven by domestic demand remains intact [28]. - The gas turbine industry is seeing an upward trend in demand, with domestic companies like Yingliu Technology benefiting from increased orders [28]. Summary by Sections 1. Stock Portfolio - Recommended stocks include Hengli Hydraulic, SANY Heavy Industry, XCMG, Zoomlion, LiuGong, and Yingliu Technology [13]. 2. Market Review - The SW Machinery Equipment Index rose by 0.93% last week, while the year-to-date performance shows a 7.29% increase [3][17]. 3. Core Insights Update - The report notes that the machinery sector is witnessing a recovery, with specific segments like laser equipment and robotics showing strong performance [26]. 4. Key Data Tracking 4.1 General Machinery - The manufacturing PMI for May was 49.5, indicating a slight improvement but still in a contraction zone [29]. 4.2 Construction Machinery - Excavator sales in April reached 22,100 units, a year-on-year increase of 17.6% [36]. 4.3 Railway Equipment - Railway fixed asset investment and passenger volume are both showing positive growth, indicating a recovery in demand [45]. 4.4 Shipbuilding - The global new ship price index reached 187.43 in April, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.32% [47]. 4.5 Oilfield Equipment - Brent crude oil prices are fluctuating around $65 per barrel, with ongoing geopolitical factors influencing the market [49]. 4.6 Industrial Gases - Liquid nitrogen prices are on the rise, indicating a potential recovery in gas prices [55]. 5. Industry Important Developments - The report mentions significant contracts and technological advancements in the general machinery sector, highlighting the internationalization of companies like Xiangdian [57][58].
家电行业周报20250608:部分地区国补政策调整,促进行业回归理性竞争
SINOLINK SECURITIES· 2025-06-09 01:20
Investment Rating - The report suggests a focus on the home appliance sector, indicating a strong certainty in domestic demand growth and potential for export growth in emerging markets [7][40]. Core Insights - The adjustment of national subsidy policies aims to optimize resource allocation and enhance fund efficiency, guiding the industry towards high-quality development [3][14]. - The subsidy model is shifting from a "universal" approach to "precise control," with a pilot "quota allocation" model in Jiangsu expected to become a national standard [3][16]. - The current funding disbursement mechanism may transition from a pre-allocation based on reimbursement ratios to a "total pre-allocation" system, improving cash flow for enterprises [3][16]. - Online supervision is being strengthened to reduce arbitrage opportunities, with regions like Guangdong and Shanghai tightening cross-regional subsidies [3][16]. - The price system is expected to stabilize, with leading brands likely to initiate structural price increases as subsidy limits are imposed, leading to a more rational competitive environment [3][17]. Market and Sector Tracking - The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index increased by 0.88%, while the Shenwan Home Appliance Index decreased by 1.4% [4][18]. - Key stock performers included Springlight Technology (+28.64%), Beilingsong (+21.17%), and Hesheng New Materials (+15.81%), while Midea Group (-4.25%), Hisense Visual (-3.98%), and Boss Electric (-3.74%) saw declines [4][18]. - Raw material prices showed a mixed trend, with copper prices up by 1.45% and aluminum prices down by 0.80% during the week [21][23]. Real Estate Data Tracking - In April 2025, the cumulative area of new residential construction was 131,639.8 thousand square meters, down 22.6% year-on-year [5][32]. - The cumulative area of residential construction was 4,319,367.5 thousand square meters, down 10.1% year-on-year [5][32]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on three main lines: 1) Capitalizing on domestic demand and subsidy policies, particularly in the white goods sector [7][40]. 2) Investing in the black goods sector, which continues to show structural upgrade logic [7][40]. 3) Targeting the cleaning appliance segment, which remains promising in terms of growth [7][40].
农林牧渔行业周报:生猪价格走弱 关注行业体重变化
SINOLINK SECURITIES· 2025-06-09 00:35
Investment Rating - The report indicates a neutral investment rating for the agricultural sector, with expectations of limited price fluctuations in the near term [80]. Core Insights - The agricultural sector index outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index, with a weekly increase of 0.91% [13][14]. - The report highlights the ongoing adjustments in the pig farming industry, with a focus on the profitability of leading companies amidst fluctuating prices [22]. - The poultry sector is experiencing price stability despite seasonal demand fluctuations, with potential impacts from overseas avian influenza affecting supply [35]. - The dairy industry is seeing a recovery in milk prices due to reduced supply, while beef prices are expected to rise as the industry undergoes capacity adjustments [39]. - The planting sector is stabilizing, with potential improvements expected if there are significant reductions in grain production due to external uncertainties [47]. Summary by Sections 1. Market Review - The agricultural index closed at 2682.22 points, reflecting a weekly increase of 0.91%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index [13][14]. - The top-performing sectors included telecommunications and non-ferrous metals, while agriculture ranked 20th [14]. 2. Key Data Tracking 2.1 Pig Farming - The average weight of pigs sold was 129.17 kg, with a slight decrease in price to 14.05 CNY/kg, down 2.90% week-on-week [20][21]. - Leading companies are expected to maintain profitability above 200 CNY per pig in the first half of the year, despite anticipated price pressures in the second half [22]. 2.2 Poultry Farming - The average price for white feather chickens was 7.32 CNY/kg, showing a decrease of 0.68% week-on-week, while overall prices remain stable [32][35]. - The report anticipates a recovery in consumer demand as macroeconomic policies adjust, potentially boosting poultry product consumption [35]. 2.3 Dairy Industry - The price of raw milk has stabilized at 2.6 CNY/kg, with expectations for further recovery as supply decreases [39]. - The beef market is showing signs of a new cycle, with rising prices for calves and live cattle [39]. 2.4 Planting Industry - Grain prices are experiencing fluctuations due to tariff policies, with corn prices at 2294.29 CNY/ton and soybeans at 3925.26 CNY/ton [46]. - The planting sector is stabilizing, with potential improvements if significant reductions in grain production occur [47]. 2.5 Feed & Aquaculture - Feed prices have stabilized, with pig feed at 3.37 CNY/kg and poultry feed at 3.40 CNY/kg [65]. - Aquaculture prices remain steady, with notable increases in shrimp prices [65].
富国 ETF 轮动因子与轮动策略表现
SINOLINK SECURITIES· 2025-06-09 00:35
Quantitative Models and Construction Methods 1. Model Name: FuGuo ETF Rotation Strategy - **Model Construction Idea**: The strategy is based on the FuGuo ETF rotation factor, which evaluates ETFs' investment value from four dimensions: profitability, operational quality, valuation momentum, and analyst expectations. These dimensions are combined into a composite rotation factor through standardization and equal weighting[26][30]. - **Model Construction Process**: 1. **Profitability Factors**: - **Excluding Non-recurring Profit Growth (QoQ)**: Measures the quarterly change in net profit after excluding non-recurring items, aggregated using the median method[30][31]. - **Net Profit Growth (YoY)**: Measures the year-over-year change in net profit, aggregated using the median method[30][31]. 2. **Operational Quality Factors**: - **Operating Capital Turnover**: Ratio of operating capital to operating revenue, calculated semi-annually using the "leading stock" method[30][31]. - **Operating Capital Proportion**: Ratio of operating capital to total assets, calculated year-over-year using the "leading stock" method[30][31]. 3. **Valuation Momentum Factor**: - **Inverse Price-to-Earnings Ratio**: Measures the semi-annual change in the inverse P/E ratio, reflecting market sentiment[30][31]. 4. **Analyst Expectation Factor**: - **Analyst Forecast Change**: Tracks the 3-month change in analysts' consensus EPS forecasts, aggregated using the "leading stock" method[30][31]. 5. The above six factors are standardized and equally weighted to form the FuGuo ETF rotation factor[26][30]. - **Model Evaluation**: The FuGuo ETF rotation factor demonstrates strong predictive power for ETF performance, with stable IC values and effective multi-dimensional evaluation of ETF investment value[26][30]. --- Model Backtesting Results 1. FuGuo ETF Rotation Strategy - **Annualized Return**: 7.26%[19] - **Annualized Volatility**: 21.92%[19] - **Sharpe Ratio**: 0.33[19] - **Maximum Drawdown**: 42.20%[19] - **Turnover Rate (Monthly)**: 53.21%[19] - **Annualized Excess Return**: 5.49%[19] - **Tracking Error**: 9.27%[19] - **Information Ratio (IR)**: 0.59[19] - **Excess Maximum Drawdown**: 15.23%[19] - **May 2025 Return**: -2.03%[19] - **May 2025 Excess Return**: -3.46%[19] --- Quantitative Factors and Construction Methods 1. Factor Name: FuGuo ETF Rotation Factor - **Factor Construction Idea**: The factor evaluates ETFs' investment value by integrating profitability, operational quality, valuation momentum, and analyst expectations into a composite score[26][30]. - **Factor Construction Process**: 1. **Profitability Factors**: - **Excluding Non-recurring Profit Growth (QoQ)**: Measures the quarterly change in net profit after excluding non-recurring items, aggregated using the median method[30][31]. - **Net Profit Growth (YoY)**: Measures the year-over-year change in net profit, aggregated using the median method[30][31]. 2. **Operational Quality Factors**: - **Operating Capital Turnover**: Ratio of operating capital to operating revenue, calculated semi-annually using the "leading stock" method[30][31]. - **Operating Capital Proportion**: Ratio of operating capital to total assets, calculated year-over-year using the "leading stock" method[30][31]. 3. **Valuation Momentum Factor**: - **Inverse Price-to-Earnings Ratio**: Measures the semi-annual change in the inverse P/E ratio, reflecting market sentiment[30][31]. 4. **Analyst Expectation Factor**: - **Analyst Forecast Change**: Tracks the 3-month change in analysts' consensus EPS forecasts, aggregated using the "leading stock" method[30][31]. 5. The above six factors are standardized and equally weighted to form the FuGuo ETF rotation factor[26][30]. - **Factor Evaluation**: The factor demonstrates stable performance with an average IC of 6.80% and a risk-adjusted IC of 0.22, indicating its effectiveness in predicting ETF performance[12][14]. --- Factor Backtesting Results 1. FuGuo ETF Rotation Factor - **Average IC**: 6.80%[12] - **Standard Deviation of IC**: 31.51%[12] - **Minimum IC**: -59.85%[12] - **Maximum IC**: 78.19%[12] - **Risk-adjusted IC**: 0.22[12] - **T-statistic**: 2.24[12] - **May 2025 IC**: -30.91%[14] - **May 2025 Long-Short Portfolio Return**: -6.96%[14]
永辉“工匠计划”稳步进行,AI 对互联网零售赋能逐步增强
SINOLINK SECURITIES· 2025-06-09 00:30
Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - Offline retail: Yonghui's employee training system is continuously upgraded, and the "Craftsman Plan" is steadily progressing. The training center and operations center have developed national skill standards covering seven core projects, with over 3,000 technician certifications expected to be completed by mid-June [1][12] - Online retail: AI empowerment is gradually strengthening, with Kuaishou's Keling achieving an annualized revenue run rate exceeding 100 million USD, and Meituan launching the first AI tool for hotel merchants in China [2][15] Industry Data Tracking - GMV performance: In the second week of May, the overall GMV of Tmall and JD.com decreased by 6.23% year-on-year. The top five categories in terms of growth were automotive and bicycles, consumer electronics, services, home appliances, and toys [3][17] Market Review - From June 2 to June 6, 2025, the Shanghai Composite Index, Shenzhen Component Index, CSI 300, Hang Seng Index, and Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 1.13%, 1.42%, 0.88%, 2.16%, and 2.25% respectively. The retail trade sector rose by 1.29%, ranking sixth among nine major consumption sectors [4][22] Investment Recommendations - Yonghui Supermarket: The business model has undergone fundamental changes, moving towards a selective retail route with long-term growth potential in the post-consumption era. Yonghui has unique competitive advantages, including a strong focus on fresh produce, scale advantages, and financing benefits from its listed status [5][30] - Meituan: The takeaway service is entering a new competitive landscape, with long-term confidence in the barriers built in user mindset, rider, and merchant sides. User loyalty is expected to remain strong despite competition from JD.com [6][32]