Core Viewpoint - The conference highlighted the importance of accelerating the infrastructure of artificial intelligence (AI) technology through four key breakthroughs, as presented by the general manager of Tianyi Cloud, Hu Zhijiang [3]. Group 1: AI Infrastructure Breakthroughs - The first breakthrough is the standardization of AI capabilities, aiming to provide users with standardized AI service capabilities similar to communication services, without the need to understand underlying technologies [3]. - The second breakthrough focuses on the universal accessibility of AI services, which involves unified scheduling and efficient operation of computing resources to continuously lower computing costs [3]. - The third breakthrough emphasizes the popularization of AI applications, transitioning AI technology from a mere auxiliary tool for consumer (C-end) use to a productivity tool for business (B-end) applications [3]. - The fourth breakthrough is the self-sufficiency of the entire AI industry chain, recognizing AI as a critical battleground for major powers and advocating for the autonomy of key technologies and ecological reconstruction of the industry chain [3]. Group 2: Key Focus Areas for Tianyi Cloud - Tianyi Cloud is focusing on three key areas: platform architecture, domestic core technologies, and AI application ecology to achieve significant breakthroughs [4]. - The platform architecture has been enhanced with the introduction of the Triless architecture, which allows developers to focus solely on business logic without managing servers, thus lowering the barriers for large model application services [4]. - The domestic core technology initiative is moving towards integrated research and development of foundational software, ensuring self-sufficiency across the entire industry chain [4]. - The AI application ecology has been upgraded with the second generation of cloud computers and an AI application center, targeting various scenarios such as government, education, research, and management [4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for both A-shares and H-shares of the company [3][5] Core Views - The company's core business is developing steadily, with a slight increase in user numbers and a focus on technological innovation and R&D investment [1][2] - The company is expected to see improvements in free cash flow and a continuous increase in cash dividends, aligning with long-term trends in the telecommunications sector [3][2] - The report forecasts a slight adjustment in net profit estimates for 2025 and 2026, with projected net profits of 359 billion and 376 billion RMB respectively [3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 134.5 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 0.01%, with service revenue at 124.7 billion RMB, up 0.3% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 8.9 billion RMB, reflecting a 3.1% year-on-year growth [1] - The weighted average return on equity (ROE) was 1.94%, an increase of 0.02 percentage points year-on-year [1] User Growth and Business Segments - The mobile communication business showed steady growth, with mobile users reaching 430 million, a net increase of 4.95 million [1] - The number of 5G network users reached 270 million, with a net increase of 15.48 million, resulting in a penetration rate of 62.0% [1] - Fixed-line and smart home services also maintained good growth, with broadband users at 200 million, a net increase of 670,000 [1] R&D and Innovation - The company reported IDC revenue of 9.5 billion RMB in Q1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 10.4% [2] - Smart revenue grew by 151.6%, while satellite communication revenue increased by 37.2% [2] - R&D expenses were 1.8 billion RMB, up 11.5% year-on-year, reflecting a commitment to technological innovation [2] Capital Expenditure and Dividends - Capital expenditure guidance for 2024 is set at 93.5 billion RMB, a decrease of 5.4% year-on-year, with expectations for 2025 to be 83.6 billion RMB [2] - The company plans to increase cash dividends, aiming for a distribution of over 75% of the profit attributable to shareholders within three years [2] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The report provides a profit forecast with operating revenue expected to grow from 507.84 billion RMB in 2023 to 579.9 billion RMB in 2027 [4] - The projected net profit for 2025 is 35.93 billion RMB, with a corresponding A-share PE ratio of 20X [4][3]

Group 1: Industry Overview - China's computing power resource layout is being optimized, with the national integrated computing power network accelerating construction, achieving a total computing power scale of 215.5 billion billion floating-point operations per second as of Q1 this year [1] - The intelligent computing power accounts for 80.8% of the total computing power at the hub nodes, and a 20-millisecond latency circle between hub nodes has been largely realized, enhancing user experience [1] - The data center capital expenditure is entering an upward channel driven by strong orders, with diverse financing channels supporting the expansion of capital expenditure [1] Group 2: Company Developments - China Mobile's "Super Thousand Card Domestic Intelligent Computing Center Project" and China Unicom's "Wujiang Computing Power Center Project" have received approval, with total investments exceeding 14.1 billion yuan [2] - AsiaInfo Technology has successfully entered Alibaba Cloud's Star River Plan, launching a comprehensive solution for large models, with expected revenue from AI large model delivery business reaching 200 to 300 million yuan by 2025 [3] - GDS Holdings has developed data center businesses in multiple countries, with total IT power in overseas locations reaching approximately 1.2 gigawatts [4] Group 3: Market Performance - Recent financial reports from AI computing power-related companies indicate strong performance, confirming the industry's high prosperity status [2] - Weichai Power has made significant progress in the domestic and international data center high-end market, contributing to stable growth in business unit price and profitability [5]

Core Insights - The Chinese computing power market is experiencing a structural imbalance characterized by both surplus and shortage, with general computing power being relatively overabundant while intelligent computing power is in short supply [3][4][6]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - Several listed companies have announced winning bids for data center projects or signed computing power service contracts, indicating ongoing demand in the market [2][4]. - Major state-owned enterprises like China Mobile and China Telecom are significantly increasing their investments in computing power, with China Mobile planning a budget of 37.3 billion yuan for 2025, accounting for 25% of its total capital expenditure [5][4]. - The International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts that China's intelligent computing power will reach 1,037.3 EFLOPS by 2025 and 2,781.9 EFLOPS by 2028, reflecting a growing market scale [5][4]. Group 2: Structural Issues - The average rack utilization rate in China's IDC market is around 58%, indicating a significant amount of idle computing power [6]. - There is a notable disparity in computing power quality and regional distribution, with general computing power being overabundant in some areas while intelligent computing power is scarce, particularly in eastern regions where demand is high [6][7]. Group 3: Causes of Imbalance - The rapid growth and iteration of computing power demand, coupled with the transition from older to newer hardware, have led to mismatches in supply and demand [8]. - A lack of understanding among both buyers and sellers regarding the requirements and capabilities of intelligent computing centers has contributed to the imbalance [9][10]. - Some companies prioritize low costs in western regions for building computing centers, neglecting the necessary conditions for effective operation, which leads to mismatched resources [10]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The industry is expected to optimize and iterate on computing power scheduling, hardware, and supporting software to address the current challenges [11][14]. - The trend of "East Data West Computing" is emerging, where eastern data centers handle frequently accessed data while western centers manage less time-sensitive tasks [12]. - Domestic high-end computing hardware is accelerating in development, with companies like Huawei introducing competitive chips to fill the supply gap [13].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for China Telecom, indicating a positive outlook for the company's growth and performance [4][6]. Core Views - The company demonstrates stable operations with a focus on developing new business areas such as AI, satellite communication, and quantum technology, which are expected to drive long-term value growth [2][4]. - The first quarter of 2025 saw a slight increase in service revenue, with a year-on-year growth of 0.3% and a quarter-on-quarter growth of 4.6% [2]. - The company is strategically enhancing its cloud-network integration and leveraging advanced technologies to create a competitive edge in the market [4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, China Telecom reported total revenue of 134.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.01%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 8.9 billion yuan, up 3.1% [1]. - The service revenue for Q1 2025 reached 124.7 billion yuan, with mobile communication users increasing to 429 million, adding 4.95 million users [2]. Business Segments - The mobile communication segment showed robust growth, with 5G users reaching 270 million and a penetration rate of 62% [2]. - Emerging business areas such as IDC, smart services, satellite communication, and quantum technology have seen significant growth rates, with smart services growing by 151.6% year-on-year [2]. Cost Management and R&D - The company optimized its cost structure, with operating costs decreasing by 0.08% year-on-year, leading to a slight increase in gross margin to 29.47% [3]. - Increased R&D investment is focused on network, cloud, AI, and quantum security, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation [3]. Future Projections - The forecast for net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 is projected at 35.9 billion, 38.9 billion, and 42.1 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 20, 18, and 17 [4][5].

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Financial Performance - In 2024, the company's operating revenue reached RMB 529.4 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3.1%, with service revenue at RMB 482 billion, up 3.7%[22]. - EBITDA for 2024 was RMB 140.8 billion, reflecting a 2.9% year-on-year growth, while net profit increased by 8.4% to RMB 33 billion, with basic earnings per share at RMB 0.36[22]. - The total telecom business revenue for the year reached RMB 1.74 trillion, representing a year-on-year growth of 3.2%[57]. - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 33.01 billion, reflecting an 8.4% increase year-on-year[84]. - Operating expenses totaled RMB 489.61 billion, an increase of 2.8% from 2023, constituting 92.5% of operating revenue[92]. Dividend Distribution - The company plans to distribute cash dividends amounting to approximately RMB 84.83 billion, with a proposed final dividend of RMB 0.0927 per share for the year 2024, which represents 72% of the net profit attributable to shareholders[5]. - The total dividend for 2024, including the interim dividend of RMB 0.1671 per share, amounts to RMB 0.2598 per share, totaling approximately RMB 23.774 billion, which represents 72% of the company's profit attributable to shareholders for the year[129]. - The proposed dividend distribution plan is pending approval at the 2024 annual general meeting[6]. - The final dividend is expected to be paid on or before July 18, 2025, following approval at the 2024 Annual General Meeting[130]. Strategic Focus and Development - The company is focused on expanding its digital information services, including cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence[2]. - The company is committed to transforming into a service-oriented, technology-driven, and secure enterprise, emphasizing the upgrade of digital infrastructure and high-quality development[21]. - The company aims to deepen international cooperation and innovation platform construction to foster a mutually beneficial ecosystem[78]. - The company is committed to building a service-oriented, technology-driven, and secure enterprise, focusing on cloud transformation and digital infrastructure development[118]. Risk Management - The company has outlined various risks in its report, including economic, policy environment adaptation risks, and technology innovation risks[8]. - Future strategic developments and operational plans are subject to known and unknown risks, which may lead to significant differences from the forward-looking statements made[7]. - The company acknowledges risks from economic and policy environments, emphasizing the need for adaptation and innovation to maintain high-quality development[121]. - The company is aware of uncertainties in international business expansion due to changing policies and geopolitical factors, and it plans to strengthen compliance and risk management[125]. Technological Advancements - The company is focusing on AI-driven innovations to enhance product and service offerings, aiming to meet new digital consumption demands[27]. - The company has accelerated the integration of AI capabilities into its customer service processes, with the proportion of intelligent customer service increasing by 13.5 percentage points by the end of 2023[29]. - The company has developed a fully integrated quantum computing platform, achieving significant breakthroughs in distributed reasoning and lossless transmission technologies[72]. - The company has established the largest quantum computing cluster in China and is actively advancing quantum metropolitan area networks in 16 key cities, with the Hefei quantum metropolitan area network recognized as a national digital China typical case[38]. Market Presence and Customer Engagement - The company is focused on enhancing its market presence through the integration of digital technologies and the expansion of its service offerings in the smart home sector[27]. - The number of terminal users on the Tianyi IoT platform has reached 630 million, supporting large-scale and reliable connections[47]. - The company has launched over 50 industry-specific large model applications across various sectors including government, emergency, and education[70]. - The company has launched over 45,000 industry application projects in sectors such as electricity, chemicals, and mining, enhancing its "5G + AI" integrated product system[74]. Corporate Governance - The company has maintained a dual structure of governance with a board of directors and a supervisory board, ensuring independent oversight of management activities[177]. - The company has been recognized for its corporate governance efforts, receiving multiple awards including the "Most Respected Company in Asia" for 14 consecutive years from Institutional Investor[180]. - The company emphasizes risk management and internal control systems, which include clear organizational structures and comprehensive risk assessments[176]. - The company has a dedicated investor relations department to facilitate communication with shareholders and investors, enhancing transparency[179]. Human Resources and Leadership - The company is currently led by a team with extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, including executives with backgrounds in engineering and management[189][191][194][196][199]. - The executive team includes professionals with significant experience in both financial management and telecommunications operations, indicating a strong leadership foundation[189][191][194][196][199]. - The company is committed to leveraging its resources and expertise to drive growth and innovation in the telecommunications sector[189][191][194][196][199]. - The management team has a proven track record in leading major telecommunications projects and initiatives, which is expected to contribute to future performance[189][191][194][196][199].

Group 1: Company Earnings Reports - China Ping An reported Q1 revenue of 256.618 billion yuan, a decrease of 7% year-on-year; net profit was 27.016 billion yuan, down 26.4% [2] - BYD Company recorded Q1 revenue of 170.36 billion yuan, an increase of 36.35% year-on-year; net profit reached 9.155 billion yuan, up 100.38% [1] - China Telecom's Q1 revenue was 134.5 billion yuan, a slight increase of 0.01% year-on-year; net profit was 8.864 billion yuan, up 3.1% [1] - China Pacific Insurance reported Q1 revenue of 93.717 billion yuan, a decrease of 1.8% year-on-year; net profit was 9.627 billion yuan, down 18.1% [1] - China Shenhua's Q1 revenue was approximately 69.585 billion yuan, a decrease of 21.1% year-on-year; net profit was 13.374 billion yuan, down 19% [1] - Great Wall Motors reported Q1 total revenue of approximately 40.019 billion yuan, a decrease of 6.63% year-on-year; net profit was approximately 1.751 billion yuan, down 45.6% [1] Group 2: Additional Company Earnings Reports - China Coal Energy reported Q1 revenue of 38.392 billion yuan, a decrease of 15.4% year-on-year; net profit was 3.978 billion yuan, down 20% [2] - BYD Electronics recorded Q1 revenue of approximately 36.88 billion yuan, an increase of 1.1% year-on-year; net profit was approximately 622 million yuan, up 1.92% [2] - China Overseas Development reported Q1 revenue of 36.73 billion yuan, an increase of 0.6% year-on-year; operating profit was 5.67 billion yuan, down 15% [2] - China National Building Material reported Q1 total revenue of 36.637 billion yuan, a decrease of 1.04% year-on-year; net profit was approximately 102 million yuan, turning from loss to profit [2] - Yanzhou Coal Mining reported Q1 revenue of 30.312 billion yuan, a decrease of 23.53% year-on-year; net profit was 2.71 billion yuan, down 27.89% [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [6][4] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of RMB 134.51 billion in Q1 2025, a slight increase of 0.01% year-on-year, and a net profit of RMB 8.864 billion, up 3.11% year-on-year, which is slightly below the previous expectation of RMB 9.2 billion [1] - The company is well-positioned to benefit from the growth in digital infrastructure and AI applications, with a strong focus on new productivity areas such as AI, quantum computing, and satellite communications [2][3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of RMB 134.51 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 0.01% and a net profit of RMB 8.864 billion, reflecting a growth of 3.11% [1] - The company's mobile user base reached 429 million, with a net increase of 4.95 million, and the penetration rate of 5G users rose to 62% [2] - The company’s gross margin and net margin improved by 0.06 and 0.14 percentage points year-on-year to 29.47% and 6.56%, respectively [3] Growth Drivers - The company is actively expanding its digitalization efforts, with intelligent revenue growing by 151.6% year-on-year and IDC revenue increasing by 10.4% to RMB 9.5 billion [2] - New productivity areas such as satellite communication and quantum computing saw revenue growth of 37.2% and 81.1% year-on-year, respectively [2] Profitability Forecast - The report maintains profit forecasts, expecting net profits of RMB 35.458 billion, RMB 37.751 billion, and RMB 39.904 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [4][12] - The projected revenue for 2025 is RMB 548.495 billion, with a growth rate of 4.76% [5] Valuation - The target price for the A-share is set at RMB 9.13, based on a 1.8x PB valuation for 2025, while the H-share target price is set at HKD 6.61, based on a 1.23x PB valuation [4][13]