Group 1 - The report highlights the establishment of a dual-index era for the Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE), with the launch of the Bei Zheng 50 Index and the Bei Zheng Specialized New Index, reflecting the overall performance of representative companies and specialized "little giant" firms respectively [2][22][31] - In the first half of 2025, the Bei Zheng 50 Index increased by 39.45%, while the Bei Zheng Specialized New Index rose by 48.54%, significantly outperforming other major indices such as the CSI 300 and ChiNext [31][34] - The report notes a substantial growth in the scale of passive index funds tracking the Bei Zheng 50 Index, with assets increasing from 29.40 million yuan in 2022 to 111.62 million yuan by July 2025 [34][35] Group 2 - The report draws parallels with the successful multi-tier index system of the Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market), which has been instrumental in driving high-quality development and attracting innovative companies [3][37] - The STAR Market has developed a comprehensive index system that includes broad-based indices, thematic indices, and strategy indices, which collectively enhance the investment ecosystem and facilitate capital flow into key sectors [3][39] - The report emphasizes the importance of index-based investment as a bridge connecting technological innovation with capital markets, with the domestic index product scale surpassing 5.4 trillion yuan by mid-2025 [4][48] Group 3 - The Bei Zheng index system is expected to gradually improve, with a focus on diversified investment strategies and industry positioning, particularly for "specialized and innovative" small and medium-sized enterprises [4][55] - The report identifies five major industry indices, including high-end manufacturing and TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), which have shown significant growth in the first half of 2025, with high-end manufacturing achieving a 86.43% increase [4][26][59] - The report highlights the increasing participation of public funds in the BSE, with the number of institutions investing in BSE stocks reaching a record high in the first half of 2025, indicating growing institutional interest [49][51]

Group 1: Industry Perspective on Institutional Research - The overall number of institutional research engagements in the A-share market has decreased, falling below the levels of the same period in 2024, indicating a cooling interest in research activities [2][12] - Among the primary industries, the highest attention was given to electronics, automotive, machinery, pharmaceutical biology, and electric power equipment, with notable year-on-year increases in electric power equipment, basic chemicals, non-ferrous metals, household appliances, textiles, defense, and construction decoration [2][12] - In June, the total number of institutional research engagements in the A-share market was 1,908, which is lower than the 2,049 engagements in June 2024, reflecting a significant decline [20][21] Group 2: Individual Company Research Insights - Weili Transmission has made progress in wind power gearboxes and is actively expanding production capacity, with four institutional research engagements last week, indicating strong market interest [3][28] - Zhejiang Fu Holdings is a leader in hydropower business with extensive experience in high-altitude projects, receiving three institutional research engagements last week, reflecting significant market attention [3][28] - Recent months have seen increased interest in companies such as Ice Wheel Environment, China National Heavy Duty Truck, and Yapu Co., with high numbers of institutional research engagements [30][31]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the chemical industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The report highlights that the agricultural chemical industry is undergoing a "Three-Year Action Plan" aimed at improving market order and curbing excessive competition, which is expected to enhance profitability and industry conditions by 2027 [4][5] - The global agricultural chemical market has entered a destocking phase since Q4 2022, with domestic production capacity being released, leading to a recovery in prices for certain agricultural chemicals [5] - The report identifies several key companies that are expected to benefit from the industry's recovery, including Yangnong Chemical, Limin Co., and Xingfa Group, among others [5] Summary by Sections Industry Trends - The agricultural chemical market has seen a decline in prices since 2021 due to supply-demand mismatches, but recent data indicates a potential rebound in prices for key products like glyphosate and chlorpyrifos [5][53] - Exports of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides from China have shown significant year-on-year increases of 14%, 32%, and 24% respectively in the first half of 2025 [11][16] Regulatory Developments - The "Three-Year Action Plan" initiated by the China Pesticide Industry Association aims to address issues such as illegal production and excessive competition, with specific measures to enhance product quality and compliance [4][56] Company Performance - The report provides a forecast for various companies, indicating that Yangnong Chemical is expected to see a profit growth of 17.3% in 2025, while Limin Co. is projected to have a significant profit increase of 460.5% [56][58] - The report also lists companies with strong market positions and potential for growth, including Jiangshan Co. and Helilong [5][56]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal industry is "Positive (Maintain)" [1] Core Views - The coal market is experiencing a rebound in prices for thermal coal and coking coal, indicating a favorable fundamental outlook [4][17] - The current price of Qinhuangdao Q5500 thermal coal is 653 CNY/ton, reflecting a 7.2% increase from the lowest price earlier this year [4][35] - The supply side remains constrained with a low operating rate of 81.3% among 442 coal mines in Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Inner Mongolia [4][25] - The demand for electricity coal is high due to the summer peak season, supporting price increases [4][25] - Coking coal prices have also surged, with the price of main coking coal at Jing Tang Port reaching 1680 CNY/ton, a 16.67% increase [4][26] Summary by Sections Investment Perspective - The coal market fundamentals are favorable, and it is time to position for growth as prices are expected to recover towards long-term contract prices around 670 CNY [4][17] - The price of coking coal is more influenced by supply and demand dynamics, with current prices indicating a recovery from previous lows [4][17] Market Performance - The coal index rose by 7.98%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 6.29 percentage points [28] - Major coal companies have shown significant price increases, with Lu'an Energy up by 31.22% and Jinko Coal up by 18.83% [28] Key Indicators - The average PE ratio for the coal sector is 12.23, and the PB ratio is 1.26, indicating relatively low valuations compared to other sectors [29][32] - The port price for thermal coal has seen a slight increase, with Qinhuangdao Q5500 thermal coal price rising by 1.71% [35][38] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The operating rate of coal mines is at a low level, which may lead to further price increases as supply tightens [4][25] - The demand for non-electric coal remains strong, with methanol production rates at historical highs [4][25] Investment Recommendations - Four main investment lines are suggested: 1. Cycle logic: Jin控煤业 and 兖矿能源 for thermal coal 2. Dividend logic: 中国神华 and 中煤能源 for dividend potential 3. Diversified aluminum elasticity: 神火股份 and 电投能源 4. Growth logic: 新集能源 and 广汇能源 [5][18]

Group 1: Economic Performance - In the first half of 2025, the cumulative profit of national industrial enterprises decreased by 1.8% year-on-year, compared to a previous decline of 1.1%[3] - Cumulative operating revenue increased by 2.5% year-on-year, slightly down from 2.7% in the previous period[3] - In June, the monthly revenue growth was approximately 1.6%, an increase of 0.8 percentage points from the previous month[4] Group 2: Profitability Insights - The profit decline in June narrowed to -4.3%, improving by 4.8 percentage points compared to May[4] - The contributions to June's profit growth from industrial value added, PPI, and profit margin year-on-year were +6.4, -3.6, and -6.9 percentage points, respectively[4] - Investment income is expected to contribute more significantly to profits, with June's cost, expenses, and investment income per 100 yuan of revenue being 85.2, 8.8, and 0.0 yuan, respectively[4] Group 3: Sector Analysis - In June, the profit growth of anti-involution industries improved by 3.3 percentage points to -8.0%, while non-anti-involution industries declined by 0.9 percentage points to -2.1%[5] - The profit share of midstream industries increased to 39.5%, while upstream and downstream shares were 28.6% and 21%, respectively[5] - Specific sectors like black metallurgy and automotive saw significant profit improvements, with increases of 1815.9 and 15.5 percentage points, respectively[5] Group 4: Inventory and Market Dynamics - In June, nominal inventory decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 3.1%, while actual inventory saw a slight decline of 0.1 percentage points to 6.7%[7] - The inventory turnover ratio remained high, indicating ongoing challenges in inventory management despite the nominal decrease[7] - The report highlights that the initial effects of anti-involution are beginning to show, with structural improvements in enterprise profits[7]

Report Overview - Report Date: July 28, 2025 [1] - Research Team: Fixed Income Research Team [2] - Analysts: Chen Xi, Liu Rui [3] Investment Rating - The report does not mention the industry investment rating. Core Views - Credit bond issuance and net financing have recovered, and trading activity has increased [1][4] - The science and technology innovation bond market is in the second half, with room for spread compression [4] - Credit strategy focuses on balancing coupon and risk, increasing allocation to short - term high - coupon city investment bonds and 3Y/AAA - secondary capital bonds [6] Summary by Directory Policy and Market Trends - On July 18, 2025, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange issued a notice on pilot corporate bond re - issuance and asset - backed securities expansion business, aiming to enhance market depth and optimize financing efficiency [4] - The science and technology innovation bond market is in the second half. Driven by the expansion of underlying assets and policy guidance in the second half of the year, there is still room for spread compression [4] Primary Issuance - From July 21 - 25, the issuance amount of general credit bonds was 351 billion yuan, a week - on - week increase of 70.9 billion yuan; net financing was 128 billion yuan, a week - on - week increase of 83 billion yuan [4] - Among them, the issuance amount of urban investment bonds was 107.7 billion yuan, a week - on - week increase of 10.9 billion yuan; net financing was 29.8 billion yuan, a week - on - week increase of 27.5 billion yuan [4] - The issuance amount of industrial bonds was 243.2 billion yuan, a week - on - week increase of 60.1 billion yuan; net financing was 98.2 billion yuan, a week - on - week increase of 55.8 billion yuan [4] - The weighted issuance term of general credit bonds was 4.21 years, a week - on - week increase of 0.88 years; the weighted issuance interest rate was 1.75%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.09 pct [4] Secondary Trading - The turnover rates of general credit bonds with maturities of less than 1 year and 1 - 3 years increased, while those of other maturities decreased [5] - The turnover rate of bank Tier 2 and perpetual bonds increased overall, with a significant increase in the AAA - level, and a decrease in the AA+ and AA levels [5] Spread Tracking - As of July 25, the average yields of medium - and short - term notes, urban investment bonds, secondary capital bonds, and perpetual bonds with AAA ratings at various maturities were at historically low levels [5] - For urban investment bonds, most spreads widened, except for some 3 - year and 5 - year varieties [5] - For bank Tier 2 and perpetual bonds, the spreads of 3Y and 5Y levels widened, while the 1Y spread narrowed [5] - Regionally, most provincial urban investment bond spreads widened, with Heilongjiang having the largest widening amplitude of 11BP [5] - In the industrial bond sector, most industry spreads narrowed or remained flat, except for the AA - level chemical and AA - level building materials industries [6] Credit Strategy - Balance coupon and risk, and give priority to short - term high - rating varieties. Pay attention to liquidity premium opportunities at the ultra - long end and beware of policy and credit event disturbances [6] - Increase allocation to short - term high - coupon urban investment bonds and industrial bonds with a duration of less than 3 years [6] - Enter the ultra - long - term credit bond market after interest rate adjustments, and focus on the liquidity premium of insurance sub - debt and science and technology innovation bond ETF component bonds [6] - For bank Tier 2 and perpetual bonds, pay attention to changes in the capital market and the overall sentiment of the credit bond allocation end when considering sector games [6]

Key Insights - The report highlights the importance of high-quality urban renewal and the need for a new model of real estate development as emphasized by national leaders [3][4] - It notes a significant increase in broad fiscal spending intensity, with public budget expenditures reaching 28,318 billion yuan in June, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 0.4% [8][10] - The report discusses the ongoing transformation in the banking sector regarding interest rate risks and the expected upward trend in bond market yields due to increased volatility in funding rates [29][51] Macro Economic Analysis - The focus on urban renewal and domestic circulation is expected to enhance economic growth, with policies aimed at boosting consumption and diversifying supply [3][4] - The government is pushing for a balanced housing system through the newly released housing rental regulations [4] - The report indicates that the fiscal revenue growth rate has slowed, with a marginal improvement in tax revenue, while non-tax revenue continues to decline [10][11] Industry Insights - The AI application sector is highlighted as a growth area, with companies like Tuolisi and Songlin Technology positioned to benefit from advancements in AI and robotics [40][41] - The dietary supplement industry is projected to grow significantly, driven by increasing health awareness and an aging population, with global sales expected to reach 223 billion dollars by 2026 [42][43] - The report identifies opportunities in the liquor sector, particularly low-valuation white liquor stocks, as they are seen as defensive assets amid economic uncertainties [45][46] Financial Sector Overview - The report notes a significant increase in trading volume, with daily transactions surpassing 20 trillion yuan, indicating a recovery in market activity [49][50] - The insurance sector is experiencing a reduction in preset interest rates, which is expected to lower liability costs and support the transition of traditional insurance products [51][52] Energy and New Materials - The solid-state battery industry is making progress with breakthroughs in materials and acceleration in pilot production, indicating a positive outlook for the sector [54]

Investment Rating - Investment rating for the media industry is "Positive (Maintain)" [1] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the ongoing development and commercialization of AI applications, particularly in the fields of AI companionship, creation, e-commerce, marketing, and education, suggesting continued investment in these areas [3][4] - The report highlights the success of domestic animated films and their related merchandise, particularly focusing on the IP of "The King's Avatar 2" and "Wang Wang Mountain Monster," which are expected to drive revenue growth [3][4] - The upcoming ChinaJoy 2025 event is anticipated to showcase new games and IP-related products, with a positive outlook on the gaming industry's continued growth and the potential for significant promotional activities [3][4] Industry Data Overview - "Delta Operation" ranked first on the iOS free chart, while "Honor of Kings" topped the iOS revenue chart as of July 26, 2025 [10][15] - The film "Chang'an's Lychee" achieved a weekly box office of 2.79 billion, with a cumulative box office of 4.41 billion [26] Industry News Summary - AIGC technology continues to advance, benefiting various sectors including marketing and music, with the expected launch of GPT-5 in early August [33] - The report notes the high performance of domestic animated films and the ongoing demand for related IP merchandise, indicating a robust market for these products [3][4]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [3] Core Insights - The report highlights the focus on weight management and healthy eating, driven by the "Weight Management Year" initiative, with significant market potential in the low-sugar, low-fat, and high-fiber food segments [5][20][25] - The tourism sector is expected to see a significant increase in traffic following the official closure of Hainan Free Trade Port on December 18, 2025, which will implement favorable tax policies [15][18] - The AI-enabled social platform, ZhiZi City Technology, is projected to achieve a revenue growth of 38.0% to 41.5% in the first half of 2025, indicating strong performance in the social business segment [28][30] - The health food market in China is anticipated to grow significantly, with the market size expected to exceed 800 billion yuan by 2027, driven by rising health awareness among consumers [22][23][33] Summary by Sections 1. Travel and Tourism - Hainan will officially close its borders at the end of 2025, leading to a potential surge in visitor numbers post-closure [15] - The implementation of "zero tariff" policies and low tax rates will enhance Hainan's position as a key processing and value-added base [15][16] 2. Weight Management and Healthy Eating - The prevalence of overweight and obesity in China has surpassed 50%, with over 140 million diabetes patients, creating a sustained demand for low-sugar and low-fat foods [23][26] - The Chinese nutrition and health food market is projected to grow from 3.796 trillion yuan in 2017 to over 8 trillion yuan by 2027 [20][21] 3. AI and Social Platforms - ZhiZi City Technology expects total revenue of 31.35 to 32.15 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, reflecting a growth of 38.0% to 41.5% compared to the same period in 2024 [28][30] - The company's social business is anticipated to generate revenue of 28.00 to 28.60 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 35.4% to 38.3% [28] 4. Health and Wellness - The global health food market is expected to reach 191.5 billion USD by 2024, with China's health food market projected to grow to 260.2 billion yuan [37][39] - The demand for dietary supplements is increasing, with 64% of health-conscious individuals opting to purchase health products [33][41]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The retail industry is experiencing a recovery, with significant growth in specific segments such as beauty and jewelry, driven by consumer sentiment and innovative business models [8][30] - The launch of the AI model by Yiwu Small Commodity City is expected to enhance operational efficiency and empower merchants, indicating a shift towards technology-driven business practices [25][26] Summary by Sections Retail Market Review - The retail industry index rose by 3.28% during the week of July 21-25, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 1.61 percentage points [7][14] - The brand cosmetics sector saw the highest weekly increase of 5.94%, while the jewelry sector led the year-to-date performance with a 28.93% increase [17][20] Industry Dynamics - Yiwu Small Commodity City partnered with Alibaba to initiate the AI model testing, which is expected to transform traditional trade practices and enhance global trade linkages [25][26] - Over 30,000 merchants in Yiwu are utilizing AI tools, with deep users experiencing over 30% growth in orders, showcasing the impact of AI on operational efficiency and brand enhancement [26] Investment Recommendations - Focus on high-quality companies in sectors benefiting from emotional consumption themes, including: - Gold and jewelry brands with differentiated product offerings, such as Laopuhuang and Chaohongji [8][30] - Retail enterprises adapting to trends, like Yonghui Supermarket and Aiyingshi [8][30] - Domestic beauty brands with strong growth potential, including Maogeping and Pola [8][30] - Medical beauty product manufacturers with unique pipelines, such as Aimeike and Kedi-B [8][30] Company-Specific Insights - Laopuhuang reported a revenue increase of 167.5% and a net profit increase of 253.9% in FY2024, indicating strong brand expansion [32] - Chaohongji achieved a revenue growth of 25.4% in Q1 2025, driven by its focus on fashionable jewelry targeting younger consumers [40] - Maogeping's revenue grew by 34.6% in FY2024, reflecting its position as a leading domestic high-end beauty brand [32] - Pola's revenue increased by 21.0% in FY2024, supported by a robust product lineup [32]