Core Viewpoint - The recent rumors regarding the increase of value-added tax (VAT) on internet value-added services stem from a misunderstanding of new tax regulations, which only affect basic telecommunications services and do not extend to other internet companies like Tencent [2][3] Group 1: Tax Regulation Changes - Starting from 2026, the VAT rate for basic telecommunications services, such as internet broadband access provided by companies like China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom, will increase from 6% to 9% [2] - The adjustment is a targeted policy and does not apply to other types of enterprises, clarifying the boundaries of the new tax regulations [2] Group 2: Misinterpretation of Tax Applicability - The erroneous extrapolation of the tax adjustment to internet platform companies like Tencent has led to the misconception of an "internet value-added service tax increase" [2] - Tencent's primary business activities, including online gaming, social platform operations, cloud services, and digital content distribution, fall under the categories of value-added telecommunications services or sales of intangible assets, which remain subject to the 6% VAT rate without any increase [2][3] Group 3: VAT Structure Stability - The statutory VAT rates in China remain at three levels: 13%, 9%, and 6%, with the applicable objects and policy framework remaining stable and unchanged [4]

2月2日，金川集团党委书记、董事长阮英会见中国电信甘肃公司党委书记、总经理杨岭才一行。双方围绕数字技术赋能产业发展、海外基地网络安全通信 保障、工业场景智能化深度应用等方面深入交流。 阮英对杨岭才一行到来表示欢迎，对中国电信甘肃公司长期以来的关心支持表示感谢。他指出，中国电信甘肃公司作为全省通信行业的头部企业，兼具技 术优势、资源优势和服务优势，多年来与金川集团在通信基础设施升级、工业数智化转型、安全管控体系搭建等领域，建立了长期稳定、互信共赢的合作 关系，为金川集团高质量发展提供了坚实的通信保障和数字支撑。希望双方巩固现有合作成果，秉持开放包容、互利共赢的合作原则，围绕传统产业数字 化赋能，进一步加强交流对接，充分发挥各自核心优势，精准整合优质资源，在海外基地网络安全通信保障及工业场景装备智能化应用等关键领域探索更 多务实高效的合作模式、落地更多有分量的合作项目，共同为高质量发展拓增量、提效能、强根基，实现优势互补、互利互惠、协同发展。 杨岭才对金川集团在实业强国、科技强国等方面取得的成绩给予赞扬，并介绍中国电信甘肃公司的发展情况，及双方前期合作的推进成效。他表示，金川 集团作为有色金属行业领军企业，是中国 ...

Core Viewpoint - Shenzhen Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Research Institute (AIRS) and China Telecom Guangdong signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to establish the "Embodied Intelligence Industry Ecosystem Alliance" [1] Group 1: Strategic Cooperation - The cooperation will focus on technological integration innovation, data and computing power collaboration, and building an industrial ecosystem [1] - Joint development of 5G + embodied intelligent industrial robots to serve smart factories and dark factories [1] Group 2: Project Incubation - Utilizing telecom intelligent computing resources and AIRS technical capabilities to incubate industrial projects [1] - Jointly create an AI + robotics innovation incubation platform [1] Group 3: Industry Planning - Participation in the formulation of AI and robotics industry planning for Guangdong Province and Shenzhen City [1] - Co-building a self-controllable embodied intelligence industrial cluster [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the importance of consumption as a key driver for expanding domestic demand and building a strong domestic market, with various local governments implementing measures to enhance consumption capabilities and optimize supply [2] - Traditional consumption quality enhancement and the cultivation of emerging consumption are progressing simultaneously, supported by advancements in digital technology that enrich consumption supply [2] - Operators leverage their digital advantages and robust infrastructure to actively engage in the entire consumption chain, enhancing basic consumption quality and creating new digital consumption scenarios [2] Group 2 - The upgrade of basic consumption is crucial for market stability, with digitalization and intelligence being core paths for traditional industries' transformation [3] - Operators utilize technologies like 3D modeling and big data analysis to assist traditional manufacturers in offering personalized services, thus meeting diverse consumer demands [3] - The shift from standardized to personalized products enhances production efficiency and resource utilization, catering to consumers' desire for unique products [3] Group 3 - The application of humanoid robots in traditional service models represents a significant breakthrough, improving service efficiency and customer satisfaction [4] - Operators are injecting "digital intelligence" into traditional industries, promoting their transformation towards smart, customized, and service-oriented models [4] Group 4 - New technologies, particularly AI, are rapidly reshaping consumption scenarios and fostering a new "AI + consumption" ecosystem [5] - Operators are focusing on family digital consumption needs, launching diverse AI products to enhance the digital experience at home [5] - Initiatives like the "AI+" action plan and AI smart screens are designed to provide personalized and convenient services for families [5] Group 5 - The silver economy is a new growth point, with operators developing AI products tailored for the elderly to bridge the digital divide [6] - Customized services for seniors, such as AI phones and smart monitoring products, are being introduced to enhance their digital consumption experience [6] Group 6 - Operators are optimizing digital consumption service processes through AI technology, significantly improving service efficiency [7] - Innovations like AI customer assistants and smart service agents are enhancing customer service quality and enriching the digital consumption supply [7] Group 7 - Service consumption is rapidly expanding, driven by rising income levels and changing consumer attitudes, with a focus on sectors like education, culture, and health [8] - Operators are utilizing advanced technologies to ensure robust communication support for high-traffic events, enhancing user experience [8] Group 8 - In the cultural and tourism sectors, operators are employing technologies like 5G, AI, and VR/AR to develop smart applications that enrich visitor experiences [9] - Continuous advancements in digital technology and operator engagement are expected to drive new developments in China's consumption market, contributing to a sustainable economic growth model [9]

Core Viewpoint - The recent adjustment of the value-added tax (VAT) rate from 6% to 9% for telecom services by China's three major operators is expected to impact their revenue and profit, leading to potential price increases for consumers in the future [1][3][12]. Group 1: Tax Rate Adjustment - The adjustment of the VAT rate will affect the income and profit of telecom companies, as they have explicitly stated in their announcements [3][5]. - The classification of telecom services will change from "value-added telecom services" to "basic telecom services" starting January 1, 2026, indicating that services like mobile data and broadband are now considered essential [3][5]. - The increase in VAT does not mean an immediate price hike for consumers, but it will reduce the net income that operators can retain from the same amount of revenue [5][14]. Group 2: Pricing Dynamics - Despite the tax increase, the overall trend in mobile data pricing has been downward, making it challenging for operators to raise prices without risking customer dissatisfaction [8][9]. - The competitive landscape among telecom operators, including the ease of number portability, complicates the decision to increase prices, as it could lead to customer churn [8][12]. - Historical data shows that high pricing strategies have not been sustainable, as seen with the introduction of 5G services, which initially had high costs but have since seen significant reductions in pricing to encourage adoption [9][11]. Group 3: Future Growth Strategies - The operators are facing pressure to find new growth avenues due to limited user growth and shrinking profit margins, exacerbated by rising operational costs and tax adjustments [12][14]. - Innovations like eSIM technology are being explored as potential new revenue streams, allowing for more flexible pricing models and the ability to attract new users without the need for physical SIM cards [14][15]. - The market is cautious about any price increases, as consumer sensitivity to pricing has heightened, making it essential for operators to carefully consider their strategies moving forward [12][14].

Core Viewpoint - The communication services sector experienced a rise of 0.73% on February 3, with notable gains from companies like Nanling Technology, which led the sector with an increase of 8.46% [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4067.74, up by 1.29%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14127.1, up by 2.19% [1]. - Key stocks in the communication services sector showed significant price increases, with Nanling Technology closing at 29.99, up 8.46%, and Guanghuan New Network at 16.40, up 7.68% [1]. Group 2: Trading Volume and Value - Nanling Technology had a trading volume of 324,000 shares, resulting in a transaction value of 941 million yuan [1]. - Guanghuan New Network recorded a trading volume of 1,985,400 shares, with a transaction value of 3.179 billion yuan [1]. Group 3: Capital Flow - The communication services sector saw a net outflow of 197 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 228 million yuan [2]. - Notable capital flows included a net inflow of 200 million yuan into Data Port, while Nanling Technology experienced a net inflow of 71.885 million yuan from institutional investors [3].

Core Viewpoint - The adjustment of the VAT tax category for telecommunications services will impact the revenue and profit of the three major telecom operators in China, with an estimated net profit reduction of approximately 6%-8% [1][2][4]. Group 1: VAT Adjustment Details - The Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation announced that from January 1, 2026, the VAT rate for basic telecommunications services will increase from 6% to 9% [2]. - The three major telecom operators have acknowledged that this adjustment will affect their financial performance [2]. Group 2: Business Impact Analysis - The telecom operators have diversified business segments, including voice calls, internet services, cloud computing, and hardware sales, which complicates the precise measurement of the VAT adjustment's impact [3]. - The adjustment's effect on net profit is estimated based on various assumptions, including a 50% pass-through of VAT to downstream customers and a 2% initial revenue reduction, with a gradual recovery expected [4]. Group 3: Future Outlook and Investment Recommendations - Despite the VAT adjustment, the high dividend yield of the telecom operators remains stable, with projected dividend payout ratios of 75% for China Mobile and China Telecom, and 58% for China Unicom, leading to dividend yields of 5.2%, 4.9%, and 3.6% respectively [5]. - The operators are expected to focus on enhancing network construction, technology research, and service quality, with significant investments in emerging fields such as 6G and AI anticipated to increase by approximately 10 percentage points [5][6]. - The operators are well-positioned to benefit from the growth of AI applications and the expansion of their computing capabilities, which may lead to a valuation uplift [7].

花旗发布研报称，中国移动（600941）(00941)、中国电信（601728）(00728)及中国联通（600050） (00762)宣布，自2026年1月1日起，原适用于增值电讯服务的税目将进行调整。受影响的服务包括手机 数据流量服务、短信、多媒体消息服务，以及使用有线网络、移动互联网、卫星或互联网的互联网宽带 连接服务。这些服务将被重新归类为基础电讯服务，其适用的增值税税率将相应地从6%调升至9%。 花旗相信，如果服务收入因此下降，可能会产生某种程度的去杠杆效应。然而，这些公司年底前仍需达 成国有企业的关键绩效指标，认为目前对于股息分派的潜在影响下定论为时过早，预计将从3月份发布 的财报中获得更多讯息。 花旗认为，考虑到市场竞争与稳定的需求，运营商不太可能通过调整数据流量资费方案，将增加的税负 转嫁给消费者。因此，这项调整可能对其服务收入(占营收大部分)造成约3%的潜在影响。 ...

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 截至月份: 2026年1月31日 狀態: 新提交 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 公司名稱: 中國電信股份有限公司 呈交日期: 2026年2月3日 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | H | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00728 | 說明 | H股 | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 13,877,410,000 | RMB | | 1 RMB | | 13,877,410,000 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | 0 | | | RMB | | | | 本月底結存 | | | 13,877,410,000 | RMB | | 1 RMB | | 13,877,410,000 | | 2. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles emphasizes the increasing interest in high dividend yield stocks, particularly in the context of declining bond yields and the need for investors to seek higher returns in equity investments [1][2][3] - Long-term value in dividend investing is shifting from merely seeking high dividend rates to focusing on sustainable dividend capabilities, with a recommended expected return rate of over 3%-5% and a strong safety margin [1][2] - The performance of high dividend sectors has shown recovery, driven by strong demand for insurance funds and favorable pricing logic in cyclical high dividend sectors such as oil, steel, and coal [1][2] Group 2 - The market is experiencing challenges in restoring risk premiums, with significant volatility in cyclical products affecting market profitability, leading to a potential "small platform period" for investor risk appetite [2][3] - The insurance sector is seeing robust growth in new business, particularly in dividend insurance sales, which is increasing the allocation of investment funds towards long-duration assets [2][3] - The dividend strategy remains a key focus for equity investments, with pressures on cash investment returns expected to increase by 2026, reinforcing the importance of dividend strategies for companies [2][3] Group 3 - Looking ahead to 2026, dividend strategies are expected to continue serving as a stabilizing force in investment portfolios, with dividend assets showing lower valuation levels and volatility compared to other asset classes [3][9] - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Dividend ETF (520900) closely tracks the CSI National New Hong Kong Stock Connect Central Enterprise Dividend Index, which selects stable dividend-paying companies from the central state-owned enterprises [3][9] - The top five industries in the CSI National New Hong Kong Stock Connect Central Enterprise Dividend Index include oil and petrochemicals (28.63%), telecommunications (21.75%), coal (11.80%), transportation (10.47%), and public utilities (7.94%), indicating a strong value and defensive characteristic [4][10]