Core Viewpoint - The aviation industry is experiencing a continuous digestion of existing supply, with aircraft utilization rates exceeding 2019 levels during peak season, indicating a potential slowdown in supply growth in the future. The significant increase in international routes and limited domestic capacity growth suggest an optimization of the domestic competitive landscape, with high passenger load factors likely to improve ticket prices. Favorable oil prices and exchange rates are expected to lead to a "not-so-slow" trend in Q4, with a significant reduction in losses anticipated for the aviation industry by Q4 2025 and a release of profit elasticity in 2026 [1]. Group 1: Flight and Passenger Volume - Flight and passenger volume growth: In Q3 2025, overall, domestic, international, and regional flight volumes increased by 3%/2%/12%/7% year-on-year, while overall, domestic, international, and regional passenger volumes grew by 3.90%/2.84%/15.31%/-2.37% year-on-year [1]. - Airlines' capacity deployment: Except for Juneyao Airlines, overall capacity investment increased, focusing on international routes. In Q3 2025, ASK (Available Seat Kilometers) for major airlines showed year-on-year growth of 1.9%/5.7%/6.0%/4.4%/14.1%/-1.4% [2]. - Passenger turnover growth outpaced available seat kilometers growth, with load factors remaining high. In Q3 2025, passenger turnover for major airlines increased by 3.6%/6.2%/8.9%/4.2%/14.0%/-0.4% year-on-year, with industry load factors for July to September averaging 84.5%/87.5%/86.3%, up 0.5/0.6/2.4 percentage points year-on-year [2]. Group 2: Revenue and Cost Analysis - Revenue growth driven by capacity increase and passenger volume: In Q3 2025, total operating revenue for major airlines grew by 0.9%/3.0%/3.1%/1.8%/6.0%/-1.9% year-on-year [3]. - Decrease in oil prices alleviated fuel costs, while capacity investment diluted fixed costs, although variable costs increased. In Q3 2025, operating costs for major airlines increased by 0.07%/1.63%/1.51%/-1.43%/8.74%/-0.46% year-on-year [3]. - Revenue per available seat kilometer decreased, but the decline in costs was generally greater than the decline in revenue. In Q3 2025, revenue per available seat kilometer for major airlines decreased by 1.03%/2.55%/2.72%/2.41%/7.09%/0.47%/5.28%, while costs decreased by 1.84%/3.86%/4.26%/5.54%/4.70%/8.21% [3]. Group 3: Profitability and Market Outlook - Favorable oil prices and exchange rates positively impacted net profits. In Q3 2025, the average price of aviation kerosene was 5593 RMB/ton, down 11.05% year-on-year, and the USD/CNY exchange rate decreased by 0.74%, affecting net profits of major airlines [4]. - Slightly better-than-expected net profits for China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. In Q3 2025, net profits for major airlines were 36.76/38.40/35.34/27.88/11.67/5.84/3.69 billion RMB, with year-on-year growth rates of -11.31%/+20.26%/34.37%/-0.75%/-6.17%/-25.29%/+31.60% [4]. Group 4: Investment Recommendations - Investment themes include performance elasticity from ticket price increases, recommending major airlines with larger fleets and strong cyclical attributes, as well as Hainan Airlines benefiting from policy advantages and Juneyao Airlines with optimal route networks among private carriers [5]. - Emphasis on the certainty of operational performance, recommending airlines with stable subsidies like China Express Airlines and those with clear cost advantages and neutral exchange rate exposure like Spring Airlines [5].

Market Reaction - The Nikkei 225 index opened with a significant drop, falling over 1% and breaching the 50,000 points mark before narrowing its losses by around 9:50 AM [1] - Several consumer stocks in Japan experienced substantial declines, with FOOD&LIFE COMPANIES down over 14%, Japanese electronics down over 11%, and Shiseido down over 9% [3] Economic Data - Japan's Cabinet Office reported a 1.8% year-on-year decline in real GDP for the third quarter, marking the first negative growth in six quarters [3] - The actual GDP for the third quarter decreased by 0.4% compared to the previous quarter [3] Diplomatic Tensions - High-ranking Japanese officials made provocative statements regarding Taiwan, suggesting potential military involvement, which has drawn significant criticism from China and the international community [3] - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued travel warnings for its citizens in Japan, citing a rise in crimes against Chinese nationals and a deteriorating security environment [5] Airline Industry Impact - Following the travel warnings, major Chinese airlines announced flexible ticket policies for flights to Japan, allowing free changes and refunds for tickets purchased before November 15 [7][8] - Chinese airlines account for approximately 80% of the flight volume on the China-Japan route, with a significant reduction in weekly flights observed [9] Tourism Statistics - In September 2025, foreign visitors to Japan reached 3.267 million, a 13.7% increase year-on-year, with Chinese tourists being the largest group [9] - In the first three quarters of this year, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Japan increased by 42.7%, making China the largest source of inbound tourism for Japan [9] Trade Relations - China remains Japan's largest trading partner, with a total trade volume of $308.3 billion expected in 2024, including $156.25 billion in imports from China [10] - The deterioration of Japan-China relations is anticipated to have negative repercussions for the Japanese populace, as highlighted by Japanese officials [10]

Summary of the Investor Presentation on HK/China Transportation Industry Overview - **Industry Focus**: The presentation covers the transportation sector in Hong Kong and China, specifically focusing on airlines, shipping, and express delivery [1][6]. Airlines - **Market Outlook**: The outlook for Chinese airlines remains bullish, driven by a supply-driven upcycle. Business demand is gradually recovering, with summer weaknesses fading [2][73]. - **Pricing Dynamics**: There is a closing pricing inflection due to continuous improvements in Passenger Load Factor (PLF) and a consensus among airlines against anti-involution practices [2][69]. - **Key Picks**: - Top pick: Air China-H (0753.HK) - Other recommendations: China Eastern Airlines-H (0670.HK), China Southern Airlines-H (1055.HK), Spring Airlines (601021.SS) [2][73]. - **Performance Metrics**: - 3Q25 total Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) grew by 6.3% YoY, reaching +23% compared to 2019 levels [12][14]. - Domestic PLF improved to 89.4% in October, up by 4.1 percentage points YoY [28][69]. - Business route passenger growth recovered to 5.9% in October from approximately 3% during the summer [24][69]. Shipping - **Geopolitical Influences**: Geopolitical dynamics are significant factors affecting the shipping industry. VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) rates have reached new highs due to increased demand for "legitimate tankers" [3][80]. - **Tanker Market**: The tanker upcycle is expected to continue, with limited VLCC deliveries until the second half of 2026 [80][84]. - **Container Shipping Outlook**: The outlook for container shipping remains uncertain due to oversupply and disruptions from global trade frictions. The container ship orderbook/fleet ratio is at 32%, indicating high supply pressure [3][115][118]. Express Delivery - **Market Trends**: The express delivery industry is experiencing decelerated volume growth, with smaller players losing market share amid anti-involution initiatives. Leading players are consolidating and acquiring a majority of segment profits [4][125][127]. - **Key Players**: ZTO (ZTO.N) and YTO (600233.SS) are highlighted as market share leaders, while concerns remain for smaller players like Yunda (002120.SZ) due to sustained profit pressure [9][130]. Additional Insights - **Inbound Travel Recovery**: International demand growth for airlines remains robust, with total international capacity recovering to approximately 85% of 2019 levels, and that operated by Chinese airlines reaching about 105% [29][31]. - **Profitability Metrics**: The correlation between load factors and margins suggests that improved PLFs will support higher profitability for airlines [70][72]. - **Market Consolidation**: The express delivery market is consolidating, with leading players benefiting from anti-involution measures, while smaller players struggle to maintain market share [125][127]. This summary encapsulates the key insights and metrics from the investor presentation, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and outlook of the transportation sector in Hong Kong and China.

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight (Maintain)" [2] Core Viewpoints - The supply-demand pattern continues to improve, signaling the start of an upward cycle for the aviation industry. In Q3 2025, the industry's existing supply is being continuously digested, with peak season aircraft utilization exceeding that of 2019, indicating a potential slowdown in future supply growth. Additionally, significant investment in international routes and limited growth in domestic capacity suggest an optimization of the domestic competitive landscape, with high passenger load factors likely leading to improved ticket prices. Currently, favorable oil prices and exchange rates are expected to create a "not-so-slow" trend in Q4, with the industry likely to significantly reduce losses and release profit elasticity in 2026 [3][45]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - In Q3 2025, overall flight volume increased by 3% year-on-year, with domestic and international flight volumes growing by 2% and 12%, respectively. Passenger volume also rose by 3.90% overall, with domestic and international passenger volumes increasing by 2.84% and 15.31% [3][12][19]. - The aircraft utilization rate has improved year-on-year, with the industry achieving an average utilization of 10 hours in July and August, exceeding the same period in 2019 by 3% and 4% [3][26]. Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the total operating revenue for major airlines increased year-on-year, with China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and others showing growth rates of 3.0%, 3.1%, and 1.8%, respectively. However, the operating costs for most airlines also increased, with China Southern and China Eastern slightly exceeding expectations [3][35][41]. - The average price of aviation kerosene in Q3 2025 was 5593 RMB/ton, a decrease of 11.05% year-on-year, contributing to lower operational costs for airlines [3][41]. Investment Recommendations - The investment focus is on two main lines: 1. The performance elasticity brought by rising ticket prices, recommending major airlines with larger fleets and strong cyclical attributes, as well as Hainan Airlines benefiting from specific policies, and the privately-owned airline with the best route network, Juneyao Airlines [3][45]. 2. The certainty of operational performance, recommending Huaxia Airlines with stable subsidies and Spring Airlines, which has clear cost advantages and neutral exchange rate exposure [3][45].

Core Viewpoint - Multiple Chinese airlines have announced special handling policies for tickets related to flights to Japan due to recent travel advisories from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chinese embassies in Japan, urging citizens to avoid travel to Japan and to enhance safety awareness [1][2]. Group 1: Applicable Conditions - The special handling policies apply to tickets purchased or exchanged before 12:00 on November 15, 2025, with travel dates between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025, for flights to and from various Japanese cities [2][7][9][11][13][21][25][27]. Group 2: Ticket Change and Refund Rules - For ticket changes, the first change is free of charge, but fare differences may apply. Subsequent changes must adhere to the original ticket conditions [4][6][10][12][18][22][26]. - Refunds for unused segments are allowed without a refund fee, but previously changed tickets will follow the original ticket conditions for refunds [5][12][19][22][26]. - If passengers wish to change the itinerary or carrier, it is recommended to refund the original ticket and purchase a new one [6][10][12][18][22][26]. Group 3: Specific Airline Policies - China National Airlines, Southern Airlines, Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and Shandong Airlines have all issued similar policies regarding ticket changes and refunds for flights to Japan [2][7][9][11][13][21][25][27].

Core Points - The company reported no new aircraft additions in October 2025, maintaining a fleet of 134 Airbus A320 series aircraft [1] - New routes added in October include Shanghai Hongqiao to Dali, Shanghai Hongqiao to Lanzhou to Altay, Shanghai Pudong to Lanzhou to Hotan, Lanzhou to Chiang Mai, Chengdu Tianfu to Altay, Dalian to Yantai, and Shenyang to Dongying to Fuzhou [1] - The operational data for the month shows significant variations in available ton-kilometers and available cargo ton-kilometers due to updates in standard data for available seat capacity [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised citizens to avoid traveling to Japan, prompting several Chinese airlines to implement special ticket handling policies for flights to Japan until December 31, 2025 [1][2][3]. Group 1: Airline Responses - China Southern Airlines (CZ) has announced that tickets purchased or exchanged before November 15, 2025, for flights to Japan between November 15 and December 31, 2025, can be changed or refunded without fees [4][5][6]. - Hainan Airlines has established similar policies for tickets issued before November 15, 2025, allowing changes and refunds for flights to Japan during the same period [9][10][12]. - Xiamen Airlines has also implemented a no-fee policy for ticket changes and refunds for flights to Japan, applicable to tickets purchased before November 15, 2025 [14][15]. - Shenzhen Airlines has set forth rules allowing for fee-free changes and refunds for tickets purchased before November 15, 2025, for flights to Japan [16][17]. Group 2: Special Ticket Handling Rules - For all airlines, the special handling rules apply to tickets that have not been used and involve travel dates from November 15 to December 31, 2025 [4][9][14]. - Changes to tickets can be made without a fee for the first change, but any subsequent changes will follow the original ticket conditions [5][10][17]. - Refunds can be requested without incurring a fee, provided the ticket is still valid and has not been partially used [6][10][17].

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Investment Rating - The report recommends a "Buy" rating for the aviation sector, highlighting strong supply logic and elastic demand, with specific recommendations for several airlines and global aircraft leasing companies [4][104][105]. Core Insights - The global aviation market is experiencing steady recovery, with passenger turnover (RPK) increasing by 4.8% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by international routes [4][7]. - The report emphasizes the ongoing constraints in the aircraft manufacturing supply chain, predicting that the trend of aging aircraft will continue for the next 5-10 years, leading to significant supply limitations [4][104]. - Airlines are expected to see substantial improvements in profitability as they approach a pivotal moment in the industry, with a notable increase in international passenger traffic anticipated [4][104]. Summary by Sections Global Aviation Market Overview - The global aviation market is stabilizing, with RPK growth of 4.8% and ASK growth of 4.7% in the first three quarters of 2025, resulting in an overall passenger load factor increase to 83.5% [4][7]. - The Asia-Pacific region leads in RPK growth at 7.7%, while North America shows minimal growth [4][13]. U.S. Aviation Market Tracking - In Q3 2025, U.S. airline ticket sales saw a rebound with domestic passenger volume up by 7.4% and average ticket prices increasing by 4.1% [4][43]. - The report notes a divergence in performance among major U.S. airlines, with Delta Airlines showing significant profit growth while American Airlines reported losses [4][61][69]. European Aviation Market Tracking - The European aviation market has shown steady recovery, with passenger volumes returning to pre-pandemic levels and ticket prices experiencing slight increases [4][74][83]. - Lufthansa reported a 4% increase in revenue for Q3 2025, driven by strong demand for leisure travel [4][83]. Asian Aviation Market Tracking - Major airports in Southeast Asia and Japan are experiencing continued growth, with passenger volumes surpassing pre-pandemic levels [4][88][94]. - The report highlights the strong recovery in passenger traffic at key transit airports, benefiting from robust demand [4][94]. Investment Analysis - The report suggests that the aviation sector is at a turning point, with airlines likely to experience a "golden era" of profitability due to increasing international travel and effective capacity management [4][104]. - Specific airline recommendations include China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Spring Airlines, among others, with a focus on companies showing continuous improvement in performance [4][104][105].

Group 1: China Construction - The total new contracts signed by China Construction from January to October reached 3.61 trillion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 1% [1] Group 2: Changyuan Power - Changyuan Power's subsidiary received approval for the 100MW wind power project in Songzi, Hubei [2] Group 3: China Metallurgical Group - China Metallurgical Group reported a total new contract amount of 845.07 billion yuan from January to October, a decrease of 11.8% year-on-year, while overseas contracts increased by 7.3% to 71.16 billion yuan [4] Group 4: Shapuaisi - Shapuaisi received approval for clinical trials of deoxycorticosterone ketone solution, intended for use during cataract surgery [5] Group 5: Jianfeng Group - Jianfeng Group's subsidiary received approval for clinical trials of a new drug for treating advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer [7] Group 6: Chongqing Steel - Chongqing Steel announced the resignation of its president Meng Wenwang due to work adjustments [8] Group 7: Tianma Technology - Tianma Technology reported an output of approximately 1732.99 tons of eel in October, with a total output of about 15218.73 tons from January to October [10] Group 8: Qingyuan Co. - Qingyuan Co.'s controlling shareholder reduced holdings of convertible bonds by 685,400 units, accounting for 13.71% of the total issuance [11] Group 9: Spring Airlines - Spring Airlines reported a passenger turnover of 506,200.49 million kilometers in October, a year-on-year increase of 20.06% [12] Group 10: China Merchants Port - China Merchants Port reported a total container volume of 17.1714 million TEUs from January to October, a year-on-year increase of 5.1% [13] Group 11: Yangdian Technology - Yangdian Technology announced a change in control following a share transfer [15] Group 12: Wanfu Biology - Wanfu Biology decided to postpone the implementation of its Knowledge City production base project [16] Group 13: Iwu Biology - Iwu Biology terminated the research project for a specific drug, which will reduce its 2025 net profit by approximately 333.79 million yuan [17] Group 14: Hainan Rubber - Hainan Rubber received an insurance payout of 22.9241 million yuan due to revenue loss from rubber price fluctuations [19] Group 15: Xinjiang Tianye - Xinjiang Tianye plans to establish a joint venture with Tianchi Energy to develop coal chemical projects [20] Group 16: China Coal Energy - China Coal Energy's executive director and president Zhao Rongzhe resigned due to reaching retirement age [22] Group 17: Huading Co. - Huading Co. received approval for a stock issuance to specific investors from the Shanghai Stock Exchange [24] Group 18: Zhongmu Co. - Zhongmu Co. decided to waive its right of first refusal for a 4.04% stake in a subsidiary [25] Group 19: Tianlong Co. - Tianlong Co. reported that its subsidiary's stock issuance was approved by the Beijing Stock Exchange [26] Group 20: Hualan Co. - Hualan Co.'s subsidiary plans to invest 20 million yuan in a biotechnology company [27] Group 21: Haichen Pharmaceutical - Haichen Pharmaceutical received a drug registration certificate for a new injection [28] Group 22: Aier Eye Hospital - Aier Eye Hospital plans to invest 300 million yuan in wealth management products [29] Group 23: Xiamen Engineering Machinery - Xiamen Engineering Machinery announced a planned share reduction by a major shareholder [30] Group 24: Guotai Group - Guotai Group successfully acquired 100% of a mining technology company for 110.1 million yuan [31] Group 25: Wanfeng Aowei - Wanfeng Aowei reached a settlement regarding an arbitration matter with a subsidiary [32] Group 26: Taihe Technology - Taihe Technology is undergoing technical upgrades for its ethylene carbonate project [33] Group 27: Renhe Pharmaceutical - Renhe Pharmaceutical's controlling shareholder plans to reduce holdings by 0.21% [34] Group 28: Changshu Bank - Changshu Bank's second-largest shareholder increased its stake to 3.98% [35] Group 29: Overseas Chinese Town A - Overseas Chinese Town A reported a 57% decrease in contract sales in October [36] Group 30: Canadian Solar - Canadian Solar's controlling shareholder expects total revenue of 1.3 to 1.5 billion USD in Q4 2025 [38] Group 31: Zhonggong Education - Zhonggong Education's controlling shareholder's shares will be auctioned due to a loan dispute [40] Group 32: Aikexibo - Aikexibo's shareholders plan to reduce their holdings by up to 3% [42] Group 33: Wanhua Chemical - Wanhua Chemical's shareholder plans to reduce holdings by up to 0.5% [44] Group 34: Jujie Microfiber - Jujie Microfiber's controlling shareholder plans to reduce holdings by up to 2% [45] Group 35: Wangsu Technology - Wangsu Technology's shareholder plans to reduce holdings by up to 1% [46] Group 36: Tianli Lithium Energy - Tianli Lithium Energy received a patent for lithium-ion battery materials [47] Group 37: Heshun Electric - Heshun Electric won a 40 million yuan project for energy storage services [49] Group 38: Changchun High-tech - Changchun High-tech's subsidiary received FDA approval for a clinical trial of a new drug [51] Group 39: Dongrui Co. - Dongrui Co. received an additional export quota for live pigs to Hong Kong [52] Group 40: Zhongwei Co. - Zhongwei Co. set the H-share issuance price at 34 HKD per share [53] Group 41: Fospower Technology - Fospower Technology plans to invest in a lithium sulfide project with partners [54]