Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Increase" rating for the construction materials industry [1] Core Insights - The report indicates that public fund holdings in the construction materials sector have slightly increased but remain at a low level, with the market value of heavy holdings in the construction and materials sectors accounting for 0.42% and 0.71% of A-shares, respectively [13][14] - The concentration of holdings in the construction and materials sectors has decreased, with 47 and 23 stocks held by sample funds, representing 29% and 32% of their respective industries [12][14] Summary by Relevant Sections 1. Industry Holding Analysis - The market value of heavy holdings in the construction and materials sectors has increased slightly, with respective shares of 0.42% and 0.71% of A-shares, ranking in the 28th and 26th percentiles over the past decade [13] - The concentration of holdings in the construction and materials sectors has decreased, with 47 and 23 stocks held by sample funds, representing 29% and 32% of their respective industries [12][14] 2. Individual Stock Holdings Analysis - The top five stocks by market value in the construction sector are Jin Chengxin (2.74 billion), China Construction (1.96 billion), Honglu Steel Structure (1.20 billion), Shanghai Port (0.88 billion), and Oriental Iron Tower (0.71 billion) [2] - The top five stocks by market value in the materials sector are Oriental Yuhong (2.24 billion), Sankeshu (2.05 billion), China National Materials (1.61 billion), Conch Cement (1.37 billion), and Huaxin Materials (1.11 billion) [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the construction and decoration industry, particularly focusing on state-owned enterprises such as China State Construction and China Railway Construction [4][17]. Core Insights - The real estate industry is experiencing a stabilization in expectations due to positive policy catalysts since the beginning of 2026, with a focus on stabilizing expectations, reducing costs, enhancing guarantees, and promoting transformation [10][4]. - Key policies include tax exemptions on housing sales after two years, reduced mortgage rates, and relaxed financing regulations, which are expected to stimulate demand and improve market conditions [10][4]. - The average price of new residential properties in 100 cities in China increased by 0.18% month-on-month and 2.52% year-on-year in January 2026, indicating marginal improvement in sales prices [2][11]. - The transaction volume of second-hand houses in 13 monitored cities rose by 16% month-on-month and 33% year-on-year in January 2026, suggesting a recovery in market activity [2][11]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The report highlights that the real estate sector has seen a significant decline in key metrics, with investment, sales area, and sales amount dropping by 44% to 74% from their peak values, reaching historical lows [2][14]. - It is anticipated that the decline in these metrics will narrow, leading to a gradual bottoming out of the industry [13][2]. Company Analysis - Major construction companies like China State Construction, China Railway Construction, and Shanghai Construction are expected to benefit directly from the recovery in real estate sales, which will drive profit and valuation recovery [3][15]. - The report emphasizes that the real estate business accounts for a significant portion of these companies' revenues and assets, with China State Construction's real estate revenue accounting for 12% and gross profit for 20% [15][16]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on leading companies in the construction and decoration sectors, including China State Construction (PE 4.4X, dividend yield 5.5%), China Railway Construction (PE 4.6X, dividend yield 4.0%), and Shanghai Construction (PE 13X) [4][17]. - Other notable mentions include decoration leader Jin Tanglong (PE 16X) and design leader Huayang International (PE 22X) [4][17].

Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights the recent trading activity of southbound funds in China State Construction International (03311.HK), indicating a reduction in holdings on February 6, 2026, by 1.19 million shares, which represents a decrease of 0.23% [1][2] - Over the past five trading days, southbound funds have increased their holdings for four days, resulting in a cumulative net increase of 2.56 million shares [1][2] - In the last 20 trading days, there have been 11 days of net reductions in holdings by southbound funds, totaling a decrease of 7.92 million shares [1][2] Group 2 - As of the latest data, southbound funds hold a total of 512 million shares of China State Construction International, accounting for 9.69% of the company's total issued ordinary shares [1][2] - The company primarily engages in construction business, infrastructure project investment, toll road operations, project supervision services, and exterior wall engineering, among other activities [2]

Group 1 - China Harbour Engineering Company won the bid for the Ghana Coastal Passenger and Cargo Corridor project, which includes the construction of two 290-meter square docks and associated facilities [3][11] - China Harbour Engineering Company also secured the bid for the Ecuador Posorja Multi-Purpose Dock extension project, which involves extending the dock by 100 meters and constructing a 40,000 square meter yard [3][11] - China Construction (Nanyang) Development Co., a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation, won the bid for the Singapore Alexandra Hospital IP section project, which includes a 23-story inpatient building and a 3-story basement [3][11] Group 2 - A consortium led by China Jiangxi International Economic and Technical Cooperation Co. and Shandong Taikai Power Engineering Co. won the bid for the Cambodia National Grid Upgrade Project, which includes the construction of five substations [5][12] - The China-Laos 500kV interconnection project has achieved full line connectivity, with a total length of 177.5 kilometers, enabling a dual-direction power transmission capacity of 1.5 million kilowatts [6][13] - China Communications Construction Company completed the full track laying of the East Coast Railway Project Phase I in Malaysia, marking the transition to system integration and testing [6][13] Group 3 - Harbin Electric International Company successfully ignited the first gas turbine of the Uzbekistan Syr Darya Phase II 1600 MW combined cycle project, marking a significant milestone in the project [6][14] - China Electric Power Construction Group commenced the Laos 230kV Bamont 2-Napier transmission project, which includes the construction of new transmission lines and substations [6][14] - The Sri Lanka High Court building renovation project was completed and handed over, involving structural reinforcement and upgrades to various systems [8][15] Group 4 - The Algeria Western Railway Mining Line project was officially opened, with a total length of 950 kilometers, of which 575 kilometers were constructed by China Railway Construction Corporation [8][9] - The Mozambique graphite processing plant, initiated by Jinan Yuxiao Group, held its completion ceremony, with a total investment of approximately $150 million and an annual production capacity of 200,000 tons [8][9] - The Ethiopia Aissa Wind Power Project, constructed by China Dongfang Electric Group, commenced power generation with a total installed capacity of 120 MW [8][9]

Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights that southbound funds have increased their holdings in China State Construction International (03311.HK) by 552,000 shares on February 5, 2026, marking a total net increase of 3.70 million shares over the past five trading days [1] - Over the last 20 trading days, there have been 10 days of net reductions in holdings by southbound funds, totaling a decrease of 4.97 million shares [1] - As of now, southbound funds hold 514 million shares of China State Construction International, which represents 9.72% of the company's total issued ordinary shares [1] Group 2 - The total number of shares held by southbound funds on February 5, 2026, is 514 million, with a change of 552,000 shares, reflecting a 0.11% increase [2] - The previous trading day, February 4, 2026, saw an increase of 1.34 million shares, which is a 0.26% change [2] - The company primarily engages in construction business, infrastructure project investment, toll road operations, project supervision services, and facade engineering, among other activities [2]

Core Viewpoint - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) announced the incentive income for executives of central enterprises for the 2022-2024 term, which consists of annual salary and term incentive income, with the latter being distributed every three years [1][3]. Group 1: Incentive Income Overview - A total of 87 central enterprises have disclosed their incentive income for the 2022-2024 term [3]. - Notable executives and their respective incentive incomes include: - Jie Houliang, Chairman of China National Petroleum Corporation, with an incentive income of 86.21 million RMB [3]. - Ma Yongsheng, Chairman of Sinopec, with an incentive income of 84.81 million RMB [5]. - Wang Dongjin, Chairman of CNOOC, with an incentive income of 86.06 million RMB [7]. - Zhang Wei, Chairman of State Grid Corporation, with an incentive income of 78.17 million RMB [10]. - Meng Zhenping, Chairman of China Southern Power Grid, with an incentive income of 83.54 million RMB [11]. Group 2: Additional Executive Incentive Incomes - Other notable executives include: - Wen Shugang, Chairman of China Huaneng Group, with an incentive income of 63.47 million RMB [12]. - Zou Lei, Chairman of China Datang Corporation, with an incentive income of 80.02 million RMB [14]. - Liu Mingsheng, Chairman of State Power Investment Corporation, with an incentive income of 26.02 million RMB [16]. - Wang Xiangming, Chairman of China Resources Group, with an incentive income of 82.44 million RMB [36]. - Miao Jianmin, Chairman of China Merchants Group, with an incentive income of 85.08 million RMB [34].

Core Viewpoint - The "Research Report on Carbon Emissions in China's Urban-Rural Construction Sector (2025)" was released, providing a comprehensive analysis of carbon emissions in the construction sector, supporting the goals of carbon peak and carbon neutrality, and promoting high-quality green transformation in the industry [1][3]. Group 1: Carbon Emission Data - In 2024, the total carbon emissions from the construction industry in China (including building materials and construction) reached 2.78 billion tons of CO₂, a decrease of 0.06 billion tons compared to 2023 [6]. - Among these, carbon emissions from residential buildings accounted for approximately two-thirds, totaling 1.81 billion tons of CO₂, while civil engineering emissions were 0.97 billion tons [6]. - During the operational phase, carbon emissions from civil buildings in 2024 were 2.47 billion tons of CO₂, representing 22.1% of national energy consumption [6]. Group 2: Emission Sources and Types - By building type, carbon emissions from public buildings, urban residential buildings, and rural residential buildings accounted for 43%, 39%, and 18% respectively [6]. - In terms of emission sources, electricity accounted for 66.8% of carbon emissions, while fossil energy and thermal energy each contributed 16.6% [6]. Group 3: Research and Methodology Enhancements - The report introduced new topics such as "greenhouse gas emissions from refrigerants in residential buildings" and "dynamic updates of carbon emission factors for core building materials," enhancing the carbon emission research framework [6]. - It also addressed shortcomings in the accounting of non-CO₂ greenhouse gas emissions and the lag in updating carbon emission factors [6]. Group 4: Industry Impact and Future Directions - The release of the report is expected to provide important data support for precise policy-making and efficient emission reduction in the construction sector [3][7]. - The China Building Energy Efficiency Association aims to deepen research on carbon emissions data in the construction sector and establish a technical exchange and cooperation platform to facilitate the implementation of green transformation mechanisms [7].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that seven major state-owned construction enterprises in China have signed new contracts exceeding 14 trillion yuan for the year 2025, demonstrating resilience in infrastructure amid economic pressures and structural adjustments in the real estate sector [2][4] - The industry shows characteristics of concentration among leading firms, overall stability, localized pressure, and structural transformation, with the top three companies accounting for over 70% of the total new contracts signed [2][5] - The shift from scale expansion to quality improvement in domestic infrastructure investment is emphasized, with traditional construction demands declining while new energy, water conservancy, and rail transport projects are on the rise [3][7] Group 2 - The total new contracts signed by the seven construction state-owned enterprises reached over 14 trillion yuan, achieving the annual goal of stability, structural optimization, and strong resilience [4] - The leading three companies, China State Construction, China Railway Construction, and China Railway, dominate the industry, with their combined new contracts exceeding 10.3 trillion yuan, representing over 70% of the total [5] - The only company experiencing a decline in new contracts is China Metallurgical Group, which saw a 10.8% decrease due to shrinking demand in traditional metallurgy and construction markets [5][9] Group 3 - The construction sector is undergoing a profound restructuring, with traditional construction and heavy asset sectors slowing down, while infrastructure, clean energy, overseas projects, and urban renewal are becoming the main growth drivers [7][8] - The overseas market has become a significant growth engine for construction state-owned enterprises, with substantial increases in new contracts signed abroad, particularly in regions like Southeast Asia and Africa [8] - The article notes that while the order scale exceeds 14 trillion yuan, the industry still faces challenges such as profit pressure, slow payment cycles, and high debt ratios [9][10] Group 4 - The article anticipates that the new contract growth rate for construction state-owned enterprises will remain stable in 2026, with an expected increase of about 5% to 10% [11] - The central government's policies are expected to support investment stabilization and potentially accelerate infrastructure investment, benefiting leading firms in the sector [11]

Group 1 - The housing construction sector increased by 2.57% on February 4, with Longyuan Construction leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4102.2, up 0.85%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14156.27, up 0.21% [1] - Major stocks in the housing construction sector showed varied performance, with China State Construction and Longyuan Construction seeing significant increases in their closing prices [1] Group 2 - The net inflow of main funds in the housing construction sector was 226 million yuan, while retail funds saw a net inflow of 31.6 million yuan [1] - The table of fund flows indicates that China State Construction had a net inflow of 400 million yuan from main funds, while retail funds experienced a net outflow [2] - Longyuan Construction had a net inflow of approximately 11.18 million yuan from main funds, with retail funds showing a net outflow [2]

Core Viewpoint - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) announced the incentive income for executives of central enterprises for the 2022-2024 term, with a total of 87 enterprises disclosing their incentive income figures. Group 1: Incentive Income Overview - The total incentive income for central enterprise executives consists of annual salary and term incentive income, with the latter being distributed every three years [1]. - Notable figures include: - Jiao Houliang, Chairman of China National Petroleum Corporation, with an incentive income of 86.21 million RMB for the 2022-2024 term [1]. - Ma Yongsheng, Chairman of Sinopec, with an incentive income of 84.81 million RMB [3]. - Wang Dongjin, Chairman of China National Offshore Oil Corporation, with an incentive income of 86.06 million RMB [4]. Group 2: Specific Executive Incentive Income - Zhang Wei, Chairman of the National Oil and Gas Pipeline Group, has an incentive income of 78.17 million RMB [6]. - Meng Zhenping, Chairman of China Southern Power Grid, has an incentive income of 83.54 million RMB [8]. - Temperature of incentive income varies across different enterprises, with some executives like Liu Mingsheng from China Power Investment Corporation receiving 26.02 million RMB for the 2022-2024 term [13]. Group 3: Additional Notable Executives - Chen Zhongyue, Chairman of China Unicom, has an incentive income of 80.49 million RMB [17]. - Xu Peng, from China First Automobile Group, has an incentive income of 82.54 million RMB [23]. - Wang Xianming, Chairman of China Resources Group, has an incentive income of 82.44 million RMB [54].