Group 1: Manufacturing Sector Insights - December Manufacturing PMI index rose to 50.1%, an increase of 0.9 percentage points from November, indicating a return to expansion territory[2] - New orders index for December was 50.8%, up 1.6 percentage points, with external demand contributing positively[2] - Production index increased to 51.7%, up 1.7 percentage points, reflecting improved manufacturing activity[2] - Supplier delivery time index slightly increased to 50.2%, up 0.1 percentage points, indicating stable supply chain conditions[2] Group 2: Investment and Economic Outlook - Fixed asset investment growth is expected to remain promising at the beginning of 2026, despite some weakness in December[3] - December's main raw material purchase price index was at 53.1%, down 0.5 percentage points, indicating high price levels[9] - The manufacturing profit margin is expanding as factory prices rise while raw material costs slightly decline[9] - Construction sector PMI rose to 52.8%, up 3.2 percentage points, indicating a recovery in construction activity[15] Group 3: Non-Manufacturing Sector Insights - December Non-Manufacturing PMI index rose to 50.2%, an increase of 0.7 percentage points, indicating expansion[11] - New orders index for non-manufacturing was at 47.3%, up 1.6 percentage points, but still below the expansion threshold[11] - Employment index in the non-manufacturing sector was at 46.1%, indicating contraction despite a slight increase of 0.8 percentage points[11]

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating to the industry, with specific buy and hold recommendations for companies such as Daotong Technology, Shiji Information, Ninebot, Wanxing Technology, and Guangyun Technology [2]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes that the "Tech Going Global" strategy is imperative and timely, despite the complexities and challenges faced by Chinese tech companies in overseas markets [14][15]. - It highlights the significant growth in China's tech exports, particularly in sectors like robotics and artificial intelligence, which are becoming key drivers of the economy [23][24]. - The report identifies four advantageous segments for investment in overseas expansion: market transplant type, single-point breakthrough type, platform going global type, and synchronous advancement type [54][55]. Summary by Sections Industry Investment Rating - The report provides specific stock ratings for companies, indicating a strong market outlook for the technology sector [2]. Key Trends in Tech Going Global - The report notes that the export of new "new three samples" (robots, AI, innovative drugs) is gaining momentum, with significant technological advancements leading to commercial viability [23][24]. - It discusses the increasing influence of Chinese tech companies in global markets, particularly in AI, where China holds a substantial share of global patents [31][34]. Investment Opportunities - The report outlines that sectors such as fintech and smart cities are well-positioned for overseas expansion due to their maturity in the domestic market and the potential for replicating successful models in emerging markets [56][57]. - It emphasizes the importance of adapting to local market needs and leveraging China's technological capabilities to meet global demands [37][38]. Market Dynamics - The report highlights the shift in China's export focus from consumer goods to technology-intensive products, marking a transition from "Made in China" to "Created in China" [29][30]. - It discusses the favorable conditions in regions like Southeast Asia, where digital infrastructure is improving, creating opportunities for Chinese tech firms [38][39]. Company-Specific Insights - The report provides detailed analysis on specific companies, including their overseas revenue contributions and growth potential, indicating a trend of increasing international business [53].

Investment Rating - The report rates the real estate industry as "Outperform the Market" [5] Core Insights - New home transaction area has seen a narrowing month-on-month increase but an expanding year-on-year decline, while second-hand home transaction area has turned positive month-on-month with a narrowing year-on-year decline [5][14] - The inventory of new homes has increased month-on-month but decreased year-on-year, with the de-stocking cycle lengthening both month-on-month and year-on-year [5][14] - The land market has experienced a decrease in transaction volume and a rise in prices, with both volume and price declining year-on-year [5][54] Summary by Sections 1. Key City New Home Market, Second-hand Home Market, and Inventory Tracking - In the week of December 20-26, 2025, new home transaction area in 40 cities was 2.74 million square meters, a month-on-month increase of 10.5% but a year-on-year decrease of 39.2% [15][20] - The inventory of new homes in 12 cities was 11,491 million square meters, with a month-on-month increase of 0.3% and a year-on-year decrease of 7.9% [32][33] - The de-stocking cycle for new homes in first, second, and third/fourth-tier cities was 19.8, 13.2, and 70.3 months respectively, with year-on-year increases across all tiers [25][35] 2. Land Market Tracking - Total land transaction area across 100 cities was 5,116.1 million square meters, a month-on-month decrease of 2.7% and a year-on-year decrease of 12.7% [54][58] - The total transaction price for land was 129.13 billion yuan, with a month-on-month increase of 10.0% but a year-on-year decrease of 15.9% [55][58] - The average floor price for land was 2,524.1 yuan per square meter, with a month-on-month increase of 13.0% but a year-on-year decrease of 3.7% [56][58] 3. Policy Overview - The central government emphasized the importance of the real estate sector in the upcoming "14th Five-Year Plan" period, indicating continued potential for growth and the need for policy adjustments to stabilize the market [90][91] - Local policies in Beijing have been adjusted to ease purchasing conditions for non-local households and support multi-child families, reflecting a trend towards more flexible housing policies [91][92] 4. Market Performance Review - The absolute return of the real estate sector was 1.9%, with a relative return of -0.04% compared to the CSI 300 index, indicating a slight improvement week-on-week [94][95] - The price-to-earnings ratio (PE) for the real estate sector was 24.68X, showing a week-on-week increase of 0.9X [98]

Index Performance - The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed at 25,819, reflecting a 0.2% increase for the day and a 28.7% increase year-to-date (YTD) [2] - The MSCI Hong Kong index rose by 0.4% to 13,921, with a YTD increase of 31.8% [2] - The KOSPI index showed significant growth, up 71.2% YTD, closing at 4,109 [2] Commodity Price Performance - Gold prices increased by 70.7% YTD, closing at $4,479 per ounce [3] - Copper prices rose by 37.6% YTD, reaching $12,061 per ton [3] - Brent Crude oil prices decreased by 12.7% YTD, closing at $62 per barrel [3] Key Macro and Earnings Releases - China's industrial profits year-to-date showed a modest increase of 1.9% despite a year-on-year decline of 5.5% [4] - The Manufacturing PMI for China was reported at 49.2, slightly below the consensus of 49.3 [4] - The Non-manufacturing PMI for China was at 49.5, also below the expected 49.7 [4] Hainan Free Trade Policy Insights - Over 6,600 goods are now exempt from tariffs in Hainan, which is expected to enhance value-added processing and lower manufacturing costs [6] - The Hainan Free Trade Port (HFTP) is viewed as a long-term positive for industries rather than a short-term boost [6] - Investors are advised to focus on consumer companies with established operations in Hainan, such as CTG Duty Free and Mixue Group [6]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market," indicating that the industry index is expected to perform better than the benchmark index over the next 6-12 months [34]. Core Insights - Tesla's FSD v14 has passed the "physical Turing test," marking a significant milestone in the practical application of AI in smart driving. This version enhances the system's ability to recognize emergency vehicles and obstacles, and introduces real-time navigation and path planning features [10][12]. - Samsung is advancing towards a fully self-developed mobile GPU, with plans to integrate its own architecture into future chips, aiming to establish a complete edge AI product ecosystem [13][15]. - Volcano Engine has launched an AI-native cloud solution for the gaming industry, which is expected to drive innovation and efficiency across the entire game development lifecycle [17][19]. Summary by Sections Smart Driving - Tesla's FSD v14 has been recognized for its advanced capabilities, including improved recognition of emergency vehicles and dynamic path planning, which signifies a shift from experimental to practical applications in smart driving [10][12]. - Companies to watch in the smart driving sector include Horizon Robotics, Black Sesame Intelligence, and various Robotaxi firms [3]. Semiconductor and AI - Samsung's new Exynos 2600 chip, developed using 2nm technology, represents a significant step towards self-sufficiency in chip design, with plans to expand its GPU applications beyond smartphones to include AI-specific chips [13][15]. - The shift to self-developed GPUs is expected to enhance Samsung's control over product differentiation and innovation in AI applications [15]. Gaming Industry - Volcano Engine's AI-native cloud solution is being adopted by over 80% of leading gaming companies, facilitating innovation in game creation, development, and operation [17][19]. - The company aims to provide a comprehensive support system for partners, enhancing their delivery capabilities and market competitiveness [18][19].

Investment Rating - The report rates the transportation industry as "Outperform" [2] Core Insights - Crude oil freight rates have significantly decreased, while long-distance shipping rates have increased. The China Import Crude Oil Composite Index (CTFI) dropped by 40.6% to 1354.35 points as of December 25. Meanwhile, shipping rates from Shanghai to Europe and the US have risen by 10.2% and 9.8% respectively [3][14] - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has issued a trial classification for the low-altitude economy, aiming to clarify the concept and boundaries of the industry. This classification includes a framework of "4 categories + 23 subcategories + 65 small categories" [3][15][16] - China's high-speed rail operating mileage has surpassed 50,000 kilometers, marking a significant milestone in global rail infrastructure. This expansion supports logistics networks and enhances regional connectivity [3][21] Industry Dynamics Shipping and Logistics - The Baltic Air Freight Index has shown a month-on-month decline, while domestic air freight volumes decreased by 2.03% in November 2025. Conversely, international air freight volumes increased by 14.88% [4][35] - The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) reported a week-on-week increase of 6.66% but a year-on-year decrease of 32.68% [39] - In November 2025, the total express delivery volume reached 180.60 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 5.00%, while revenue decreased by 3.70% [52] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on the industrial goods export chain, recommending companies such as COSCO Shipping, China Merchants Energy Shipping, and Huamao Logistics. It also highlights opportunities in the low-altitude economy, road and rail sectors, and e-commerce logistics [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the power equipment and new energy industry [1]. Core Insights - The photovoltaic industry chain is experiencing a price increase trend, while the price competition for lithium battery materials is intensifying [1]. - In the fourth quarter, which is the peak sales season for new energy vehicles, domestic sales of new energy vehicles are expected to maintain high growth in 2025, driving demand for batteries and materials [1]. - The solid-state battery industrialization is progressing, and attention should be paid to the verification progress of related materials and equipment companies [1]. - The report emphasizes a "de-involution" strategy as the main investment theme for photovoltaics, with the integration and acquisition of polysilicon production capacity becoming more proactive [1]. - The demand for wind power is expected to continue growing, with a focus on wind turbines and offshore wind power [1]. - The energy storage sector remains highly prosperous, with recommendations to focus on energy storage cells and large-scale integrated plants [1]. - Hydrogen energy is anticipated to open up demand for green hydrogen, with a focus on downstream hydrogen-based energy applications [1]. - The report suggests monitoring core suppliers in the nuclear fusion sector as it represents a long-term catalytic direction for future energy development [1]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - The power equipment and new energy sector rose by 5.37% this week, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index, which increased by 1.88% [10]. - The wind power sector saw the highest increase at 7.14%, followed by the photovoltaic sector at 6.56% [13]. Lithium Battery Market - The price of lithium carbonate has continued to rise, with battery-grade lithium carbonate priced at approximately 98,000 RMB per ton, reflecting an 8% increase [25]. - The price of lithium iron phosphate battery cells has also seen an upward trend, with prices for various models ranging from 0.285 to 0.425 RMB per watt-hour [26]. Photovoltaic Market - The price of polysilicon remains stable, with tight supply and weak downstream demand affecting price transmission [15]. - The price of silicon wafers has shown a significant increase, driven by rising silver prices and industry self-discipline [16]. - The price of battery cells has increased to 0.34 RMB per watt, with manufacturers actively raising prices due to cost pressures [17]. Energy Storage Market - The price of energy storage systems has rebounded, with prices for various configurations ranging from 0.40 to 0.82 RMB per watt-hour [27]. - The demand for energy storage remains strong, particularly in overseas markets, contributing to price stability [26].

Investment Rating - The report rates the chemical industry as "Outperform" [1] Core Views - The report suggests focusing on undervalued leading companies in the industry, the impact of "anti-involution" on supply in related sub-industries, and the increasing importance of self-sufficiency in electronic materials companies and certain new energy materials companies amid price increases [1][9] Industry Dynamics - As of December 22-28, 2025, among 100 tracked chemical products, 34 saw price increases, 32 saw declines, and 34 remained stable. 55% of products had month-on-month average prices rising, while 35% fell, and 10% remained unchanged [8][27] - International oil prices remained stable, with WTI crude futures closing at $56.74 per barrel (up 0.14%) and Brent crude at $60.64 per barrel (up 0.28%) [28] - MDI prices slightly decreased, with pure MDI averaging 18,100 CNY/ton (down 4.23% week-on-week) and polymer MDI at 14,300 CNY/ton (down 2.39%) [29] - Acetic acid prices increased to 2,496 CNY/ton (up 2.93% week-on-week) [30] Investment Recommendations - As of December 27, 2025, the SW basic chemical industry P/E ratio (TTM excluding negative values) is 25.60, at the 76.58% historical percentile, while the P/B ratio is 2.33, at the 61.10% historical percentile. The SW oil and petrochemical industry P/E ratio is 13.17, at the 37.56% historical percentile, and the P/B ratio is 1.28, at the 36.98% historical percentile [9] - Recommendations include focusing on undervalued leading companies, the impact of "anti-involution" on supply, and the importance of self-sufficiency in electronic materials and certain new energy materials companies [9] - Long-term investment themes include expected demand recovery supported by policies, continuous optimization of supply, and the potential for performance and valuation improvements for leading companies [9] - Recommended stocks include Wanhua Chemical, Hualu Hengsheng, Satellite Chemical, and others [9]

Core Insights - The report highlights the acceleration of the "1+6" reform measures for the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, which provides predictable capital support for future industries such as commercial aerospace, facilitating the scaling development of hard technology companies [1][2]. Policy Changes - The new guidelines from the Shanghai Stock Exchange focus on the "hard technology" attributes of commercial rocket enterprises, emphasizing the need for significant technological advantages and breakthroughs in core technologies [2]. - A milestone requirement is set for companies to achieve the successful launch of a medium to large reusable rocket payload into orbit at the time of application, reflecting a balance between technical authenticity and operational capability [2]. - The guidelines do not prioritize short-term revenue or profit but instead emphasize a clear market target and competitive advantages in the commercial rocket business [2]. Market Impact - The policy is expected to have a long-term structural impact on the A-share market, confirming the industrial logic of the commercial aerospace sector and potentially enhancing the valuation and risk appetite for hard technology assets on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board [2]. - Short-term market sentiment may focus on components related to rocket structures, engine materials, and aerospace electronics, while long-term beneficiaries are likely to be companies with stable supply relationships and integration into the model system of commercial rocket manufacturers [2]. Strategic Direction - The introduction of these guidelines reflects a proactive approach by the capital market to support national strategies and the cultivation of new productive forces, embedding capital market capabilities into the critical growth phase of the commercial rocket industry [2].

- The report tracks the performance of various stock market indices, including A-shares, Hong Kong stocks, and US stocks, highlighting their weekly, monthly, and year-to-date performance[1][16][17] - The report provides a detailed analysis of the performance of different stock market styles, such as growth vs. dividend, small-cap vs. large-cap, and micro-cap vs. CSI 800, including their relative crowding and excess net value[2][60][71] - The report includes a comprehensive analysis of the valuation and equity-bond cost-effectiveness of A-shares, with specific focus on PE_TTM and ERP metrics for various indices and sectors[3][41][49][51] - The report tracks the performance and crowding of different investment styles, such as momentum vs. reversal, and their relative excess returns[2][60][71] - The report provides insights into the impact of US bond yields on the performance of different stock market styles, such as large-cap vs. small-cap and growth vs. dividend[3][82][84] - The report includes a detailed analysis of the main fund indices, including their absolute and relative returns, and tracks the scale of public funds and their impact on the market[3][88][90][94] - The report provides a comprehensive overview of the commodity market, including the performance of various commodity indices in China and the US[3][123][125]