Core Insights - The article discusses the significance of computing power as a new form of productivity, likening it to "digital electricity" that integrates computing, networking, and storage [2][3] - The "Computing Power Interconnection Action Plan" aims to create a national computing network, enhancing resource integration and standardization, which is a competitive advantage for China compared to the U.S. [5][6] Group 1: Market Overview - The software revenue is projected to increase by 80% from 2020 to 2024, with over 10,000 smart factories covering 80% of major manufacturing categories, indicating that computing power is becoming a new engine for economic growth [5] - The Chinese computing power market is expected to reach 307.5 billion yuan by 2027, with every 1 yuan invested generating 3-4 yuan in economic growth [6] Group 2: Infrastructure Development - China Mobile is a key player with over 1 million computing servers and a computing scale exceeding 43 EFLOPS, accounting for one-sixth of the national resources [9] - The Sichuan computing center is a critical node in the "East Data West Computing" strategy, providing significant resources for large model training and intelligent services [11][12] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - China Unicom operates four smart computing centers with a total computing scale of 30 EFLOPS and has implemented a fully domestic platform supporting various local chips and models [14][15] - China Telecom has developed a cloud-intelligent layout with a computing scale of 21 EFLOPS and has integrated multiple partners into its platform [17][19] Group 4: Strategic Implications - The national computing network led by the three major telecom operators addresses the issue of resource dispersion and reduces computing costs for businesses, enhancing the overall efficiency of resource utilization [21] - The total computing power in China is currently at 280 EFLOPS, narrowing the gap with the U.S., and the competition in computing power is seen as a contest of ecosystems and layouts [21]

Group 1: Financial Performance - The three major telecom operators in China reported growth in net profits for the first half of 2025, with China Telecom's operating revenue at 271.5 billion RMB, a 1.3% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 23 billion RMB, up 5.5% [1] - China Unicom's operating revenue exceeded 200 billion RMB, with a total profit of 17.7 billion RMB, reflecting a 5.2% year-on-year growth, and a net profit of 6.349 billion RMB, up 5.1% [1] - China Mobile achieved operating revenue of 543.8 billion RMB, with communication service revenue at 467 billion RMB, a 0.7% increase, and a net profit of 84.235 billion RMB, up 5.0% [1] Group 2: Technological Advancements - The three telecom operators are accelerating their layout in frontier technology fields, with China Telecom's strategic emerging business revenue growing rapidly, including Tianyi Cloud revenue of 57.3 billion RMB and intelligent revenue of 6.3 billion RMB, up 89.4% year-on-year [2] - China Mobile is enhancing AI innovation and application, with over 60 million monthly active users for its Lingxi intelligent agent and a new upgrade of its MoMA service engine [2] - China Unicom's cloud revenue reached 37.6 billion RMB, with data center revenue growing by 9.4% to 14.4 billion RMB, reflecting strong demand for intelligent services in various sectors [2] Group 3: Future Opportunities - The telecom operators emphasize the importance of seizing opportunities in the digital intelligence era, with China Telecom focusing on optimizing quantum products and promoting AI applications across various industries [3] - China Mobile plans to deepen reforms and enhance its capabilities in technology innovation and integration, aiming to release AI scale effects [3] - China Unicom aims to foster a new ecosystem of AI infrastructure and technology through collaboration with partners, with an expected fixed asset investment of around 55 billion RMB for the year [3]

Core Viewpoint - China Telecom reported its financial results for the first half of 2025, showing modest growth in revenue and net profit, while emphasizing shareholder returns through increased dividends [3][5]. Financial Performance - The company achieved operating revenue of RMB 269.42 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.3% [3][4]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 23.02 billion, reflecting a growth of 5.5% compared to the previous year [3][4]. - Total assets increased by 2.4% to RMB 887.22 billion, while net assets attributable to shareholders rose by 3.2% to RMB 466.87 billion [4]. Shareholder Returns - The board decided to distribute a mid-term dividend of RMB 0.1812 per share (including tax), which represents 72% of the profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of the year, marking an 8.4% increase from the previous year [5]. User Growth - As of Q2 2025, China Telecom had approximately 433 million mobile users, with 282 million being 5G users, reflecting a net increase of 15.81 million users in the quarter [6][7]. - The company also reported a total of 198.6 million broadband users, with a net increase of 490,000 users in the same period [7]. Industry Context - Competitors China Unicom and China Mobile also released their half-year results, with China Unicom reporting a revenue of RMB 200.20 billion and China Mobile reporting RMB 543.80 billion [8][9]. - China Unicom's net profit was RMB 63.49 billion, while China Mobile's net profit reached RMB 842 billion, both showing positive growth [8][9].

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Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" [1][43] Core Insights - The report highlights a continuous growth trend in the market, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 3.54% in July 2025, while the communication sector increased by 10.7% and the computer sector by 3.86% [5][12] - The AI industry is experiencing significant growth, with the scale of China's AI industry expected to exceed 700 billion yuan in 2024, maintaining a growth rate of over 20% [23] - The demand for AI computing power is surging, driven by the widespread adoption of AI applications, which is expected to sustain high market activity in China's AI computing sector [5][12] Summary by Sections Market Review - From July 1 to July 31, 2025, the communication sector saw a notable increase, with Nvidia receiving U.S. government approval to resume sales of its "special version" H20 chips to China [5][12] - The report indicates that the top ten domestic telecom server manufacturers include ZTE, Inspur, and others, with ZTE holding a market share of 20.51% [37][40] Communication Industry - The domestic telecom business revenue reached 162.95 billion yuan in June 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.86% [15][17] - The three major telecom operators are enhancing their AI capabilities, with significant investments in AI models and intelligent agents [6][23][29] Computer Industry - The domestic software industry reported revenues of 1,479.6 billion yuan in June 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 13.53% [30] - The report notes that the domestic server market is expected to grow rapidly over the next three years, driven by increasing demand for domestic servers and technological innovation [7][40]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for China Unicom [3] Core Viewpoints - The integration of AI+ is expected to bring new growth momentum, driving long-term high-quality development and providing high dividend returns to shareholders [2] Financial Performance Summary - For the first half of 2025, China Unicom achieved total revenue of 200.202 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.45%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 6.349 billion yuan, up 5.1%. The net profit after deducting non-recurring items reached 5.580 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 10.3% [5] - In Q2 2025 alone, the company reported total revenue of 96.849 billion yuan, with a net profit of 3.743 billion yuan, representing a quarter-on-quarter increase of 43.63% [5] Business Segment Performance - The traditional connectivity business generated revenue of 131.9 billion yuan, accounting for 65.9% of total revenue, with over 11 million new mobile and broadband users and 330 cities utilizing 5G-A commercial services [5] - The smart network business segment reported revenue of 45.4 billion yuan, contributing 26% to total revenue, indicating a further increase compared to the previous year [5] Capital Expenditure and Future Outlook - The company plans to invest 55 billion yuan in capital expenditures for 2025, focusing on enhancing intelligent computing power and network capacity [5] - The projected net profit for 2025-2027 is estimated at 9.734 billion yuan, 10.599 billion yuan, and 11.551 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.31 yuan, 0.34 yuan, and 0.37 yuan [6]

Group 1: Macro and Financial Data Insights - In July, the growth of M1 and M2 exceeded market expectations, with M2 expanding by 8.8% year-on-year and M1 growing by 5.6%, up from 8.3% and 4.6% in June respectively [2][3] - New social financing in July was 1.16 trillion yuan, lower than the Bloomberg consensus of 1.63 trillion yuan, while new RMB loans decreased by 500 million yuan, indicating a shift in financing structure and seasonal factors [2][3] - The stock of social financing grew at a rate of 9.0% year-on-year, an increase from 8.9% in June, with seasonally adjusted month-on-month growth rising from 8.4% to 9.6% [2][3] Group 2: Banking Sector Analysis - The July social financing increment of 1.16 trillion yuan was below the expected 1.41 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 389.3 billion yuan [5] - The government bonds were the main support for social financing in July, while M1 growth showed a marginal recovery [5] - A new consumption loan subsidy policy is expected to stimulate the growth of consumer loans, indicating a positive outlook for the banking sector [5] Group 3: Company-Specific Insights - Tencent's Q2 revenue grew by 14.5% year-on-year, exceeding consensus expectations, with significant growth in value-added services, advertising, and fintech revenues [11] - The company is expected to benefit from the upcoming launch of several major shooting games, which could drive both player engagement and monetization [11] - Huatai Securities initiated coverage on Yuntianhua with a "buy" rating, citing its leading position in the phosphate industry and expected steady demand growth for fertilizers [15] Group 4: Technology and Robotics - The introduction of teaching-free robots is transforming the welding industry, addressing labor shortages and improving efficiency through advanced visual systems and welding software [7] - These robots are expected to penetrate more complex applications, such as shipbuilding, as technology continues to evolve [7] Group 5: Consumer and E-commerce Trends - SEA's Q2 revenue reached $5.26 billion, a 38.2% year-on-year increase, driven by strong performance in e-commerce and digital financial services [29] - The company anticipates continued growth in its e-commerce GMV, projecting a 25% year-on-year increase for Q3 [29] - Tencent Music's Q2 revenue was 8.44 billion yuan, up 17.9% year-on-year, benefiting from rapid growth in super memberships and strong performance in non-subscription services [27]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market is experiencing active performance in dividend-related concepts, with the Hong Kong Stock Connect Central Enterprise Dividend Index showing a year-to-date increase of 20.17% as of August 13 [1][2]. Group 1: Index and ETF Performance - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Central Enterprise Dividend Index (931233) has risen by 0.66% as of the latest report, with significant contributors including New China Life Insurance and China Overseas Grand Oceans Group [1]. - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Central Enterprise Dividend ETF Tianhong (159281) is currently being issued, with a management fee of 0.5% and a custody fee of 0.1% [1][2]. Group 2: Investment Value of the Index - The index reflects stable dividend levels and high dividend yields from centrally controlled enterprises, making it a favorable investment option within the Hong Kong Stock Connect framework [2]. - The investment value of the index is supported by four main factors: 1. High dividend assets are more attractive in a weak recovery market due to stable cash flows [2]. 2. Central enterprises are increasingly focusing on market performance and dividend expectations as part of their value management [2]. 3. The Hong Kong market has a higher emphasis on dividends compared to the A-share market, with significant differences in dividend ratios and yields [3]. 4. The long-term effectiveness of dividend investment strategies in the Chinese market is supported by historical data showing a 10% annualized return over the past decade [3]. Group 3: Market Comparisons - The Hang Seng Index's dividend yield is currently higher than that of the Shanghai Composite Index, with the Hang Seng High Dividend Yield Index at 6% compared to the 4.6% of the A-share market [3]. - The long-term dividend yield premium of Hong Kong dividend assets over long-term government bonds has remained positive since 2019, indicating a stronger performance compared to A-shares [3].

Macro - The July CPI data indicates that the transmission of tariffs on core goods inflation remains slow, reinforcing market expectations for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in September. However, the current market's expectation of three rate cuts this year may be overly optimistic, as immigration and tariff policies will continue to impact inflation in the second half of the year [2][5]. - In July, the US CPI year-on-year was 2.7% (previous value 2.7%, market expectation 2.8%). The core CPI increased by 0.2 percentage points to 3.1%. The month-on-month CPI growth rate fell by 0.1 percentage points to 0.2% (market expectation 0.2%), while the core CPI month-on-month was 0.3% (previous value 0.2%), in line with market expectations [3][16]. Financial Engineering - A multi-factor model suitable for the CSI 300 index component stocks, combined with a small-cap high-growth satellite strategy, can stabilize and improve the performance of the CSI 300 enhanced strategy. With a 30% domestic and 10% foreign satellite allocation, the annualized excess return of the CSI 300 enhanced strategy since 2016 is 12.6%, with a tracking error of 5.2% [2][7]. - The internal component stock returns are relatively ordinary, which may be related to the differing performance of internal and external factors of the CSI 300 index component stocks. The backtesting results show that the model's stock selection robustness for internal components is superior to that of the all-A multi-factor model [6][7]. Beauty Industry - Yiwang Yichuang - Yiwang Yichuang is a leading e-commerce operator in China, focusing on beauty and personal care products. The company is actively optimizing its business structure and investing in research and development, with a forward-looking application of AI to enhance brand operations, which is expected to help reduce costs and expand business [9][10]. - The company emphasizes R&D and digital construction, with plans to deploy large models and AI systems by 2024, which are expected to empower its agency operations. The company’s core business involves providing online services for brand image shaping and operational modules, with many areas that can be optimized through AI [10][11]. - In 2025, the company launched a stock incentive plan, which is expected to lead to a turning point in performance. The plan involves granting up to 2 million restricted shares to 34 executives and core technical personnel, with performance targets set for revenue and profit growth over the next three years [11].

Core Viewpoint - Sibor Technology has achieved significant milestones by winning major contracts from China's three major telecom operators, showcasing its strong competitive position in the 5G infrastructure market [1][2][3]. Group 1: Company Achievements - Sibor Technology was announced as a candidate for the 2020-2021 China Unicom power cable centralized procurement project, with a winning bid amount of 177 million yuan [2]. - The company has successfully secured contracts from China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom, marking a "Grand Slam" in operator contracts [1][2]. - The company’s chairman highlighted the importance of these wins for the company's strength and market expansion in the context of 5G opportunities [1][3]. Group 2: Market Context - The 5G construction is a critical area of focus for new infrastructure development in China, with significant investments expected to drive growth in various emerging industries [4][5]. - The three major telecom operators are projected to build over 550,000 5G base stations by the end of the year, with total investments in 5G infrastructure expected to reach approximately 2.5 trillion yuan by 2025 [4]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Sibor Technology reported a net profit of 38.92 million yuan in 2019, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.33%, and an operating revenue of 459 million yuan [5][6]. - The company has submitted materials for public stock issuance to the Guangdong Securities Regulatory Bureau, aiming to meet the financial standards for the New Third Board's selected layer [6].