Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the energy sector, specifically for hydropower equipment and new energy [6]. Core Insights - The launch of the Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project is expected to create significant investment opportunities, particularly benefiting leading companies in hydropower and transmission equipment [1][2]. - The project is anticipated to generate over 720 billion yuan in new orders for hydropower equipment and around 500 billion yuan for transmission equipment, positively impacting companies like Harbin Electric and Dongfang Electric [1][4]. - The construction of the Yarlung Tsangpo project is projected to last over 10 years, with new orders expected to peak around 2028-2029, providing a steady revenue stream for involved companies [3]. Summary by Sections Project Overview - The Yarlung Tsangpo project will have an installed capacity exceeding 60 million kilowatts and an annual generation capacity of approximately 300 billion kilowatt-hours, which is three times that of the Three Gorges project [1][2]. - The total investment for the Yarlung Tsangpo project is estimated at 1.2 trillion yuan, five times that of the Three Gorges project [1]. Equipment Demand - The project is expected to drive demand for hydropower equipment, with an estimated 720 billion yuan in new orders, benefiting companies like Harbin Electric and Dongfang Electric [1][3]. - The focus on long-distance power transmission will lead to increased demand for ultra-high voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission lines, with an estimated investment of 500 billion yuan in related equipment [4]. Timeline and Revenue Impact - The timeline for the Yarlung Tsangpo project indicates that equipment tenders will begin 2-3 years after the project starts, with order confirmations occurring in the following years [3]. - The expected annual revenue from the project could average 14.4 billion yuan from 2031 to 2035, which is double the combined revenue of Harbin Electric and Dongfang Electric in 2024 [3]. Recommended Companies - The report highlights several companies as key beneficiaries of the Yarlung Tsangpo project, including: - Harbin Electric (1133 HK) with a target price of 10.50 yuan - Dongfang Electric (600875 CH) with a target price of 18.22 yuan - Guodian NARI (600406 CH) with a target price of 27.04 yuan - China XD Electric (601179 CH) with a target price of 8.16 yuan - Pinggao Electric (600312 CH) with a target price of 21.28 yuan - XJ Electric (000400 CH) with a target price of 26.41 yuan [8][24].

Core Insights - The China Securities National New Central Enterprise Modern Energy Index (932037) has seen a strong increase of 2.20%, with constituent stocks such as China Power Construction (601669) rising by 10.04% and Dongfang Electric (600875) by 9.98% [3] - The Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project has officially commenced in Tibet, with a total investment of approximately 1.2 trillion yuan, which is expected to boost the local economy and energy structure [3] Group 1: ETF Performance - The Central Enterprise Modern Energy ETF (561790) has increased by 2.55%, marking its third consecutive rise, with the latest price at 1.13 yuan [3] - Over the past two weeks, the ETF has accumulated a rise of 1.20%, ranking in the top third among comparable funds [3] - The ETF's trading volume showed a turnover rate of 8.27% with a transaction value of 3.9067 million yuan, and it ranked first in average daily trading volume over the past week at 746.33 million yuan [3][4] Group 2: Market Outlook - CITIC Securities anticipates that the ongoing construction of the Yarlung Tsangpo River hydropower project will benefit long-term suppliers of hydropower equipment and core components for power grid transmission [4] - The report highlights a shift in the central government's approach to managing "involution" competition, which is expected to facilitate the exit of outdated production capacity and improve profitability in the solar and lithium battery sectors [4] Group 3: Index Composition - The China Securities National New Central Enterprise Modern Energy Index is designed to reflect the overall performance of 50 listed companies involved in modern energy industries, including green energy and fossil energy [5] - As of June 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the index accounted for 49.93% of the total, with notable companies including China Yangtze Power (600900) and China Nuclear Power (601985) [5]

Group 1 - The project at Guodian NARI Jiangning Base aims to enhance construction efficiency through the use of various robots, including ground leveling robots and installation robots, as part of the 2025 Nanjing intelligent construction pilot program [1][2] - The total construction area of the project is 97,912 square meters, which includes dormitory buildings and supporting facilities [1] - The robots employed in the project utilize laser positioning systems and intelligent control technology to improve the precision of construction tasks, eliminating the need for secondary leveling processes [1] Group 2 - The project incorporates an intelligent construction engineering command center that features management platforms for production, quality, and equipment, allowing for real-time monitoring of project progress and safety [2] - AI algorithms combined with monitoring equipment enable remote supervision of the construction site, shifting safety management from post-event accountability to proactive prevention [2] - Guodian NARI's implementation of this project is intended to modernize the Jiangning Base's production and living facilities, thereby enhancing talent attraction and boosting the company's technological innovation and market competitiveness [2]

新华社消息，国务院国资委7月18日发布了2024年度和2022—2024年任期中央企业负责人经营业绩考核A级企 业名单。 在2024年度业绩考核中，国家电网有限公司、中国石油天然气集团有限公司、中国移动通信集团有限公司等50 家中央企业获评A级；在2022—2024年任期业绩考核中，招商局集团有限公司、中国移动通信集团有限公司、 中国远洋海运集团有限公司等50家中央企业获评A级。 当日，国务院国资委还发布了2024年度中央企业科技创新优秀企业榜单，中国石油化工集团有限公司、国家电 网有限公司、中国船舶集团有限公司等28家企业榜上有名。这是继去年首次设立并发布年度科技创新优秀企业 榜单后，国务院国资委再次发布该榜单， 今年上榜企业数量较去年的26家有所提升。 对中央企业负责人实施经营业绩考核是国务院国资委依法履行出资人职责的重要手段。 2024年度和2022-2024年任期 中央企业负责人经营业绩考核A级企业名单 根据《中央企业负责人经营业绩考核办法》，2024年度和2022-2024年任期中央企业负责人经营业绩考核结果 已经国务院国资委党委会议审议通过。2024年度和2022-2024年任期中央企业负责人经营 ...

Core Points - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) released the list of A-level central enterprises for the 2024 performance assessment and the 2022-2024 term [1][2] - A total of 50 central enterprises were recognized as A-level for the 2024 assessment, including State Grid Corporation, China National Petroleum Corporation, and China Mobile Communications Group [1][4] - For the 2022-2024 term, another 50 enterprises were awarded A-level status, with notable mentions including China Merchants Group, China Mobile, and China Ocean Shipping Group [1][7] - SASAC also published the list of outstanding enterprises in technological innovation for 2024, with 28 companies recognized, an increase from 26 last year [1][11] Group 1: 2024 A-Level Enterprises - The 2024 A-level enterprises include: - State Grid Corporation - China National Petroleum Corporation - China Mobile Communications Group - China Energy Investment Corporation - China National Offshore Oil Corporation - China Power Investment Corporation - China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. - China Huaneng Group - China Huadian Corporation - China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation - China National Nuclear Corporation - China Telecom Group - China Ocean Shipping Group - China Resources (Group) Co., Ltd. - China Three Gorges Corporation - China Aluminum Corporation - China General Nuclear Power Group - China Merchants Group - China Electronics Technology Group Corporation - China National Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline Group - China United Network Communications Group - China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation - China Datang Corporation - China CRRC Corporation Limited [4][5][6] Group 2: 2022-2024 Term A-Level Enterprises - The A-level enterprises for the 2022-2024 term include: - China Merchants Group - China Mobile Communications Group - China Ocean Shipping Group - China National Offshore Oil Corporation - China Energy Investment Corporation - China Three Gorges Corporation - China National Petroleum Corporation - China Coal Energy Group - China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation - China Huaneng Group - China Power Investment Corporation - China Huadian Corporation - China Electronics Technology Group Corporation - China First Automobile Group - China National Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline Group - State Grid Corporation - China Telecom Group - China Development Investment Corporation - China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation - China General Nuclear Power Group - China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. - China Aluminum Corporation - China Weapon Industry Group - China United Network Communications Group - China Weapon Equipment Group - China Datang Corporation - China Minmetals Corporation - China CRRC Corporation Limited - China National New Holding Co., Ltd. - China Aviation Industry Corporation - China Baowu Steel Group - China Resources (Group) Co., Ltd. - China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation - China Construction Group - China Nonferrous Metal Mining Group - China Dongfang Electric Corporation - COFCO Corporation - China Aviation Engine Group - China Chemical Engineering Group - China Aviation Group - China Coal Science and Technology Group - China Southern Airlines Group - China Electrical Equipment Group - China Machinery Industry Group - China Electronics Information Industry Group - China Communications Construction Group - China Eastern Airlines Group - China Steel Research Technology Group - China Railway Communication Signal Group [7][8][9] Group 3: 2024 Technological Innovation Outstanding Enterprises - The 2024 outstanding enterprises in technological innovation include: - China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation - State Grid Corporation - China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation - China Mobile Communications Group - China Electronics Technology Group Corporation - China National Petroleum Corporation - China Steel Research Technology Group - China Aviation Industry Corporation - China Telecom Group - China CRRC Corporation Limited - China Weapon Industry Group - China National Nuclear Corporation - China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. - China Machinery Industry Group - China Energy Investment Corporation - China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation - China United Network Communications Group - China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation - China Aviation Engine Group - China Machinery Science Research Institute Group - China Academy of Research and Development of Technology - China Weapon Equipment Group - China Information Communication Technology Group - China Dongfang Electric Corporation - China Electronics Information Industry Group - China Coal Science and Technology Group - State Power Investment Corporation - China Aluminum Corporation [11][12]

Domestic News - The Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project officially commenced on July 19 in Nyingchi, Tibet, with a total investment of approximately 1.2 trillion yuan, aiming to construct five tiered power stations primarily for power transmission and local consumption [2] - The Ministry of Finance's Deputy Minister Liao Min announced at the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting that China will implement a more proactive fiscal policy in the second half of the year and expand high-level opening-up [2] Industry News - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) released the list of A-level enterprises for the 2024 annual performance assessment, including major companies such as State Grid Corporation of China and China National Petroleum Corporation [3] - The Lixun Robot Headquarters project broke ground in Changshu with a total investment of 5 billion yuan, expected to achieve an annual output value of 10 billion yuan upon completion [4] - FAW Qiji New Power Technology Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of FAW Group, held its inaugural conference in Changchun, focusing on developing leading technologies in new energy powertrains [4]

根据《中央企业负责人经营业绩考核办法》，2024年度和2022-2024年任期中央企业负责 人经营业绩考核结果已经国务院国资委党委会议审议通过。2024年度和2022-2024年任期 中央企业负责人经营业绩考核A级企业名单如下： 2024年度中央企业负责人 经营业绩考核A级企业 (50家) 1.国家电网有限公司 2.中国石油天然气集团有限公司 3.中国移动通信集团有限公司 4.国家能源投资集团有限责任公司 5.中国海洋石油集团有限公司 6.国家电力投资集团有限公司 7.中国南方电网有限责任公司 8.中国华能集团有限公司 9.中国华电集团有限公司 10.中国石油化工集团有限公司 11.中国核工业集团有限公司 12.中国电信集团有限公司 13.中国远洋海运集团有限公司 14.华润(集团)有限公司 15.中国长汀三峡集团右限公司 16.中国铝业集团有限公司 17.中国广核集团有限公司 18.招商局集团有限公司 19.中国电子科技集团有限公司 20.国家石油天然气管网集团有限公司 21.中国联合网络通信集团有限公司 22.中国航天科技集团有限公司 23.中国大唐集团有限公司 24.中国中车集团有限公司 25.中国中煤 ...

Group 1 - The international standard IEC 62840-2:2025 CMV for electric vehicle battery swapping systems has been officially released, marking a significant step towards the standardization and safety of the global electric vehicle battery swapping industry, and recognizing China's technological solutions in the new energy vehicle sector [1][4] - The standard focuses on the safety of battery swapping systems, ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment during the battery swapping process, and is applicable to electric vehicle battery swapping systems connected to the power supply network [4] - The new standard includes safety requirements for portable battery swapping systems and expands its scope to light vehicles, covering scenarios for two-wheeled and three-wheeled electric vehicles, enhancing interoperability requirements and reinforcing electrical, mechanical, and data safety protections [4] Group 2 - The standard was published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in a commentary version (CMV), facilitating quick understanding and comparison of version differences for users, and aiding in the consistent testing of battery swapping products for entry into different national markets [5] - The company actively participated in international standardization collaboration during the standard's preparation, with experts contributing technical solutions to help reach a consensus among global experts [5] - The company aims to leverage the release of this standard to strengthen the integration of "standards-research-development-industry," enhancing China's influence in global standard governance and contributing to global energy transition and low-carbon transportation development [5]

Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Dividend Return Index has shown a mixed performance, with a recent increase but a decline year-to-date, reflecting the overall performance of high dividend-paying companies in the market [2]. Group 1: Index Performance - The China Securities Dividend Return Index rose by 2.66% in the past month, decreased by 0.78% over the last three months, and has fallen by 2.89% year-to-date [2]. - The index is based on companies with high cumulative dividend financing ratios and average dividend financing ratios over the past three years, with a base date of December 31, 2004, set at 1000.0 points [2]. Group 2: Index Holdings - The top ten weighted companies in the index include Kweichow Moutai (14.72%), Wuliangye (9.37%), Gree Electric (8.3%), Yili (6.69%), Sany Heavy Industry (4.33%), Wanhua Chemical (4.0%), Haier Smart Home (3.74%), Fuyao Glass (3.51%), Guodian Nanjing Automation (3.38%), and Luzhou Laojiao (3.38%) [2]. - The index's holdings are primarily from the Shanghai Stock Exchange (62.84%) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (37.16%) [2]. Group 3: Industry Composition - The industry composition of the index holdings includes Consumer Staples (39.27%), Consumer Discretionary (18.78%), Industrials (13.74%), Materials (10.27%), Health Care (6.42%), Information Technology (3.73%), Energy (3.32%), Communication Services (3.26%), and Utilities (1.22%) [2]. Group 4: Sample Adjustment Criteria - The index samples are adjusted annually, with criteria including a cash dividend to net profit ratio of at least 30%, ranking in the top 90% of average total market capitalization, and ranking in the top 90% of average trading volume over the past year [3]. - Each sample adjustment typically does not exceed 20%, unless more than 20% of the original samples are disqualified based on the cash dividend criteria [3]. - Weight factors are adjusted in line with sample changes, with fixed weights generally maintained until the next scheduled adjustment [3].

Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The focus is on the ultra-high voltage (UHV) projects in the domestic power equipment sector, with a notable slowdown in project approvals until late June when two UHV projects were approved in quick succession. [1] - The expectation is for a significant acceleration in project approvals in the second half of the year, presenting a potential investment opportunity in related power equipment stocks. [1] Key Insights and Arguments - The total market size for domestic power grid equipment companies is estimated at approximately 1.8 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of about 13%. [3] - The investment from the State Grid and Southern Grid is projected to be around 800 billion yuan, with UHV investments expected to range between 100 billion to 140 billion yuan annually. [3][4] - The UHV sector is highlighted as having high attention compared to other investment demands, with a simplified research framework focusing on three keywords: ideal, reality, and deviation. [4][5] - The UHV investment for 2023 is expected to exceed 500 billion yuan, with significant project approvals anticipated in the latter part of the year. [6][9] Future Projections - For 2025, the UHV investment is projected to surpass 1.5 trillion yuan, indicating a growth trajectory from the 1.2 trillion yuan level in 2023. [9][10] - The contribution of major companies like Pinggao, Xudong, and NARI to profits is expected to increase, with profit contributions from UHV projects projected to rise by about 10% from 2023 to 2027. [11] Risks and Considerations - Several risks were identified, including regional challenges due to the length and complexity of the projects, environmental assessments, limited manpower from the State Grid, and potential changes in financing schemes. [13][14][15] - The approval and construction timelines are critical, with expectations that projects approved by October could lead to significant bidding for equipment by the end of the year. [9][11] Additional Important Points - The conference emphasized the importance of monitoring the approval pace and the subsequent impact on equipment orders and profit contributions for companies involved in UHV projects. [2][12] - The overall sentiment is optimistic regarding the UHV sector, with recommendations for investment in companies that are currently undervalued. [15]