Core Viewpoint - Hengtong Optic-Electric and China Unicom have successfully launched the first commercial hollow core fiber optic cable line in China, marking a significant advancement in telecommunications infrastructure [1] Company Summary - Hengtong Optic-Electric exclusively provided the "46-core G.652 fiber + 2-core hollow core fiber" cable combination for the project [1] - The collaboration with China Unicom highlights Hengtong's role in innovative telecommunications solutions [1] Industry Summary - The deployment of hollow core fiber optic technology represents a new trend in the telecommunications industry, potentially enhancing data transmission efficiency and reducing latency [1] - This initiative may set a precedent for future developments in fiber optic technology within the industry [1]

Core Insights - The introduction of eSIM technology by major Chinese telecom operators marks a significant shift from traditional SIM cards to embedded SIMs, enhancing convenience and flexibility for users [1][5] Group 1: Benefits for Consumers - eSIM technology eliminates concerns about losing or damaging physical SIM cards, allowing users to activate services quickly through QR codes without incurring card fees [2] - For frequent travelers, eSIM enables easy access to both domestic and international services without the need to purchase local physical SIM cards, streamlining connectivity while abroad [2] Group 2: Flexibility for Devices - eSIM supports a wide range of devices, including smartwatches and tablets, with operators offering dual-device and independent number services, enhancing the versatility of connected devices [3] Group 3: Industry Development - eSIM technology allows telecom operators to manage user data remotely, reducing operational costs and enabling manufacturers to innovate by removing SIM card slots, leading to sleeker designs and improved product features [4] - In industrial applications, eSIM's durability in harsh environments supports the advancement of IoT devices, facilitating the smart upgrade of traditional industries [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the communication industry [10]. Core Insights - The communication sector saw an increase of 11.43% in the 43rd week of 2025, ranking first among major industries in the Yangtze River region. Year-to-date, the sector has risen by 67.97%, also ranking first [2][5]. - Anthropic and Google are collaborating to deploy up to 1 million TPUs, with an expected investment of several hundred billion dollars, aiming for a launch of over 1 GW computing cluster by 2026 [6]. - The introduction of OCS switch cabinets in Google's Ironwood super node architecture indicates a rapid advancement in the OCS industry, supported by significant orders for yttrium vanadate from Tengjing Technology [6][8]. - NVIDIA is considering providing guarantees for loans to OpenAI to support its data center expansion, with a total funding support of up to $100 billion planned for the construction of at least 10 GW AI computing clusters [7][8]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - In the 43rd week of 2025, the communication sector increased by 11.43%, leading the Yangtze River region's major industries. Since the beginning of the year, the sector has risen by 67.97% [2][5]. Key Collaborations and Developments - Anthropic's partnership with Google aims to deploy 1 million TPUs to meet the growing demand for AI model training and inference, with a project investment expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars [6]. - The OCS industry is accelerating, as evidenced by Tengjing Technology's significant order for yttrium vanadate, which is crucial for the OCS technology [6]. AI and Computing Expansion - NVIDIA's potential loan guarantees for OpenAI are part of a broader strategy to support the expansion of AI computing capabilities, with OpenAI also launching the Atlas browser featuring integrated ChatGPT functionalities [7][8]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends several companies across various segments, including: - Telecom Operators: China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom - Optical Modules: Zhongji Xuchuang, Xinyi Sheng, Tianfu Communication - Liquid Cooling: Yingweike - Hollow Core Fiber: Fenghuo Communication, Hengtong Optic-Electric - Domestic Computing: Runze Technology, Guanghuan New Network - AI Applications: Boshi Jie, Heertai, Tuobang Co., Yiyuan Communication - Satellite Applications: Huace Navigation, Haige Communication [8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for China Unicom [2] Core Views - In Q3 2025, China Unicom achieved a revenue of 293 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.0%, and a net profit of 88 billion yuan, up 5.2% year-on-year, indicating continuous user growth and optimization of profit quality [1][3] - The company focuses on two main businesses: network communication and intelligent computing, showing good operational momentum [3] - The report forecasts net profits for 2025-2027 to be 95 billion yuan, 101 billion yuan, and 107 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 18.0, 17.0, and 16.0 [3][5] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, China Unicom's mobile users reached 356 million, with a net increase of 12.48 million users, and broadband users reached 129 million, with a net increase of 6.79 million users [3] - The cloud revenue for Q3 2025 was 52.9 billion yuan, growing 20.6% year-on-year, while data center revenue was 21.4 billion yuan, up 8.9% year-on-year [3] - The company reported a net profit of 55 billion yuan in Q3 2025, a 5.3% increase year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 24 billion yuan, up 5.4% year-on-year [3] Cost Management - Operating costs for Q3 2025 were 214 billion yuan, a decrease of 0.3% year-on-year, indicating effective cost control [3] - Depreciation and amortization expenses were 60.5 billion yuan, down 4.3% year-on-year, representing 23.1% of service revenue [3] Cash Flow and Financial Health - Operating cash flow for Q3 2025 was 29.06 billion yuan, an increase of 3.4% year-on-year, marking a positive trend in cash flow [3] - As of Q3 2025, accounts receivable stood at 70.93 billion yuan, up 13.31% year-on-year, with improved collection management expected to enhance cash flow further [3] Valuation Metrics - The report provides projected financial metrics, including total revenue for 2025 estimated at 398.7 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 2% [5] - The report indicates a projected PB ratio of 1.0 for 2025, reflecting stable valuation expectations [5][20]

Core Insights - The telecommunications industry in China has shown stable performance in the first three quarters of 2023, with a steady growth in telecom business revenue, reaching CNY 13,270 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0.9% [1] - The growth in telecom business revenue is closely linked to the increase in telecom business volume, which has grown by 9% year-on-year when adjusted for last year's prices [1] - The rapid development of 5G users is a significant highlight, with 5G mobile phone users reaching 1.167 billion, accounting for 63.9% of total mobile phone users [1] Group 1 - The total number of fixed internet broadband access users reached 695 million, with a net increase of 24.86 million compared to the end of last year [1] - Users with fixed internet broadband access speeds of 100 Mbps and above reached 661 million, making up 95.2% of total users [1] - Users with fixed internet broadband access speeds of 1000 Mbps and above reached 235 million, with a net increase of 28.39 million, accounting for 33.9% of total users, an increase of 3 percentage points compared to the end of last year [1] Group 2 - The total number of 5G base stations reached 4.705 million, with a net increase of 455,000, accounting for 36.6% of total mobile base stations [2] - The penetration rates for fixed broadband users with speeds of 1000 Mbps and above in different regions are 33.9% in the East, 33.3% in the Central, 35.8% in the West, and 27.4% in the Northeast, showing increases compared to the end of last year [2] - Mobile internet access traffic in the first three quarters reached 1,206.5 billion GB in the East, 676 billion GB in the Central, 820.1 billion GB in the West, and 171.6 billion GB in the Northeast, with year-on-year growth rates of 16.8%, 16.2%, 15.1%, and 25.3% respectively [2]

Group 1 - The former deputy general manager of China Unicom Beijing branch, Guo Jianli, is under investigation for serious violations of discipline and law [1] - The investigation is being conducted by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Shandong Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection [1] - The news was reported by Beijing Daily on October 27 [1]

Core Insights - The State Grid Tianjin Electric Power Company has successfully completed the power supply task for a new 110 kV substation at the China Unicom Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Digital Technology Industrial Park, doubling the park's electricity capacity to meet load growth needs and supporting the national "East Data West Computing" strategy [1][2] Group 1: Project Overview - The China Unicom Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Digital Technology Industrial Park is a key project in Tianjin, aimed at enhancing the region's digital economy and serving as a hub for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei computing network [1] - The new substation will provide reliable power supply for IT cabinets, high-pressure water cooling systems, automatic control systems, and specialized air conditioning units [1] Group 2: Project Management and Execution - The project manager led a dedicated service team to monitor construction progress, manage timelines, and ensure compliance with critical indicators during the acceptance phase [2] - The project was completed 10 days ahead of schedule, allowing for expedited equipment debugging [2] Group 3: Service Enhancements - In 2023, the State Grid Tianjin Electric Power Company has implemented the "Project Manager" system, assigning dedicated project managers to over 30 key municipal projects in Wuqing District, resolving more than 10 electricity access issues [2] - The company has deployed 335 project managers and has proactively engaged with over 400 key projects to enhance service support capabilities [2]

Group 1 - The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission reported on October 27 that Guo Jianli, former member of the Party Committee and Vice General Manager of China Unicom Beijing Branch, is under investigation for serious violations of discipline and law [1] - Guo Jianli is currently undergoing disciplinary review by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission stationed at China Unicom, as well as an investigation by the Jining Municipal Supervisory Committee in Shandong Province [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several key companies in the telecommunications sector, including ZTE Corporation, China Telecom, Ruijie Networks, Hengtong Optic-Electric, Huace Navigation, China Mobile, and Xinyi Technology, while China Unicom is rated as "Hold" [9][49]. Core Insights - The commercial aerospace sector is experiencing a triple inflection point in policy, performance, and technology, with the 14th Five-Year Plan highlighting the goal of building a strong aerospace nation, which is expected to elevate the focus on commercial aerospace and related industries [2][3][12]. - Performance-wise, China Star Network has accelerated its satellite launch schedule, and Shanghai Yanjin has resumed launches, which is anticipated to boost the performance of upstream satellite manufacturing and related sectors [3][13][18]. - Technologically, domestic commercial rocket companies are speeding up their IPO processes, with significant progress made on new rockets like Zhuque-3 and Tianlong-3, indicating advancements in reusable rocket technology [3][15][18]. Summary by Sections Policy Perspective - The 14th Five-Year Plan has officially introduced the goal of building a strong aerospace nation, marking a significant elevation of the aerospace industry to a core national strategy [13][14]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has granted satellite mobile communication business licenses to major operators, enabling them to legally conduct satellite direct connection services [13][14]. Performance Perspective - China Star Network has completed its ninth launch of the year, with plans to deploy approximately 1,300 satellites by the end of 2029, achieving 10% of its overall deployment goal within the next five years [14][18]. - Shanghai Yanjin's "Qianfan Constellation" successfully launched 18 satellites, bringing the total number of satellites in orbit to 108, marking a significant milestone in its network deployment [14][18]. Technology Perspective - The IPO process for domestic rocket companies is accelerating, with Zhuque-3 completing key tests and preparations for its launch, showcasing advancements in reusable rocket technology [15][18]. - Multiple types of reusable rockets are currently undergoing validation, indicating imminent advancements in rocket recovery technology [15][18].

Group 1 - The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission reported on October 27 that Guo Jianli, former member of the Party Committee and Vice General Manager of China Unicom Beijing Branch, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law [1] - Guo Jianli is currently undergoing disciplinary review by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission stationed at China Unicom, as well as an investigation by the Jining Municipal Supervisory Committee of Shandong Province [1]