Core Viewpoint - China Duty Free Group Co., Ltd. (China Duty Free) experienced a stock price increase of 5.02%, reaching 83.00 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 3.005 billion CNY and a turnover rate of 1.90%, resulting in a total market capitalization of 171.715 billion CNY [1] Company Overview - China Duty Free was established on March 28, 2008, and listed on October 15, 2009. The company is primarily engaged in the retail of tourism products and related services, operating through two main departments: tourism retail and tourism retail complex investment and development [1] - The revenue composition of the company includes 72.26% from duty-free product sales, 25.54% from taxable product sales, and 2.20% from other sources [1] Shareholder Information - Among the top ten circulating shareholders of China Duty Free, E Fund's Hu Shen 300 ETF (510310) reduced its holdings by 373,500 shares in the third quarter, now holding 12.0159 million shares, which accounts for 0.58% of the circulating shares. The estimated floating profit from this transaction is approximately 47.7032 million CNY [2] - The E Fund Hu Shen 300 ETF was established on March 6, 2013, with a current scale of 305.165 billion CNY. Year-to-date returns are 17.97%, ranking 2663 out of 4206 in its category, while the one-year return is 19.98%, ranking 2385 out of 4008 [2] Fund Management - The fund managers of E Fund Hu Shen 300 ETF are Yu Haiyan and Pang Yaping. Yu has a cumulative tenure of 14 years and 361 days, managing assets totaling 440.628 billion CNY, with the best fund return during his tenure being 157.38% and the worst being -78.9% [3] - Pang has a cumulative tenure of 7 years and 46 days, managing assets of 362.649 billion CNY, with the best return of 81.74% and the worst return of -37.67% during his tenure [3]

中国中免（601888）(01880)早盘涨超4%，截至发稿，涨4.81%，报76.3港元，成交额1.48亿港元。 消息面上，海南自由贸易港将于今年12月18日正式启动全岛封关运作。中国中免表示，现行离岛免税的 45 大类商品均已被列入《海南自由贸易港进口征税商品目录》。因此，封关后一定时期内，海南离岛 免税的整个体系将仍按目前情况运行，而旅客和商旅出行人次则有望随自贸港建设而持续增长，免税行 业占比较高的消费者服务有望受益。 东方证券指出，海南离岛免税景气回升。11月1–7日海南离岛免税购物金额5.06亿元、购物人数7.29万人 次，同比分别+34.86%、+3.37%，该行判断是受益于低基数、离岛免税新政、演唱会等大型活动、叠加 渠道促销所致。此外，日本游被"劝退"有望推动部分境外购物需求回流、叠加今年以来股市财富效应抬 升，冬季海南游和海南的免税销售有望受益。 ...

东方证券指出，海南离岛免税景气回升。11月1–7日海南离岛免税购物金额5.06亿元、购物人数7.29万人 次，同比分别+34.86%、+3.37%，该行判断是受益于低基数、离岛免税新政、演唱会等大型活动、叠加 渠道促销所致。此外，日本游被"劝退"有望推动部分境外购物需求回流、叠加今年以来股市财富效应抬 升，冬季海南游和海南的免税销售有望受益。 消息面上，海南自由贸易港将于今年12月18日正式启动全岛封关运作。中国中免表示，现行离岛免税的 45 大类商品均已被列入《海南自由贸易港进口征税商品目录》。因此，封关后一定时期内，海南离岛 免税的整个体系将仍按目前情况运行，而旅客和商旅出行人次则有望随自贸港建设而持续增长，免税行 业占比较高的消费者服务有望受益。 智通财经APP获悉，中国中免(01880)早盘涨超4%，截至发稿，涨4.81%，报76.3港元，成交额1.48亿港 元。 ...

Core Viewpoint - China Duty Free Group Co., Ltd. (China Duty Free) has shown a positive stock performance with a year-to-date increase of 22.44% and a recent market capitalization of 167.08 billion yuan [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, China Duty Free reported a revenue of 39.862 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year decrease of 7.34%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 3.052 billion yuan, down 22.13% year-on-year [2]. - The company has cumulatively distributed dividends of 18.405 billion yuan since its A-share listing, with 7.241 billion yuan distributed over the last three years [3]. Stock Market Activity - As of December 1, the stock price of China Duty Free reached 80.76 yuan per share, with a trading volume of 7.61 billion yuan and a turnover rate of 0.49% [1]. - The stock has seen significant trading activity, with a net inflow of 55.3785 million yuan from main funds and notable large orders contributing to the buying and selling volumes [1]. Shareholder Structure - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders increased to 309,300, with an average of 0 shares per shareholder [2]. - Major shareholders include China Securities Finance Corporation and Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited, with notable changes in their holdings [3].

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Summary of Hainan Duty-Free Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The duty-free industry in Hainan is experiencing significant benefits from the duty-free policy, particularly for island residents who can purchase 15 categories of goods without limits within a year, stimulating demand from both residents and buyers [2][4][15] - In November, the overall sales growth in Hainan's duty-free market reached approximately 25% year-on-year, with island residents contributing about 15% to the sales [2][15] Key Insights and Arguments - **Sales Performance**: In November, Hainan's duty-free sales are expected to reach 2.6 billion yuan, showing over 30% growth compared to the previous year [4] - **Product Categories**: - Gold jewelry saw the highest growth rate of over 20% in November, while 3C electronic products grew by about 15% [5] - The sales distribution for January to October 2025 was as follows: cosmetics 12.377 billion yuan, luxury goods 5.6324 billion yuan, 3C electronics 903 million yuan, and liquor 1.915 billion yuan [9] - **Gross Margin**: The overall gross margin for the duty-free products is maintained at around 35%, with variations across different categories [9][8] - **Supply Chain Management**: Monthly ordering is based on a 90-day sales cycle, with safety stock for new products set at 120 days. The purchasing scale for peak seasons is expected to increase by 20%-30% year-on-year [17][19] Regulatory Environment - Customs regulations on purchasing have tightened, including the implementation of traceability systems and increased monitoring at ports, which could impact the market as approximately 70% of sales come from buyers [13][14] - The future of the gold category's operational model, which involves exporting and then importing, presents growth opportunities but is subject to potential regulatory tightening [11] Consumer Behavior - After the relaxation of policies for island residents, their shopping amounts and frequency increased by about 5%, but their overall contribution remains smaller compared to the total market growth [15] - The proportion of large purchase groups (buyers) in the market is between 50% to 70%, influenced by customs regulations and product structure changes [16] Future Outlook - The duty-free industry is expected to see continued growth driven by returning Japanese customers, although this effect may not be sustainable long-term [23] - Emerging categories like gold and domestic electronic products are anticipated to become significant growth points [23] - Potential policy changes, such as increasing the current spending limit from 100,000 yuan to 120,000 yuan, could further stimulate the market [24] Additional Insights - The cost of goods in Hainan is approximately 10% lower than in the domestic market, with specific categories like cosmetics and luxury goods having significant price advantages [3][21] - The upcoming Spring Festival is expected to boost island residents' consumption as they aim to utilize their annual quotas before they reset [29] - The new Haikou Duty-Free City project aims to enhance shopping convenience and attract more customers, despite currently operating at a loss [30][31] This summary encapsulates the key points discussed in the conference call regarding the Hainan duty-free industry, highlighting sales performance, regulatory impacts, consumer behavior, and future growth prospects.

November 28, 2025 06:46 AM GMT M Update China Tourism Group Duty Free | Asia Pacific Express Postcard from Hainan Lillian.Lou@morganstanley.com +852 2848-6502 Key Takeaways Opportunity from relaxed DF policy in Hainan from Nov 1, 2025: Incremental TAM (addressable market) comes from (1) international tourists departing Hainan and heading overseas; they can shop beyond the Rmb100K limit at designated DF areas (in the past only tourists departing to the mainland could shop); (2) local Hainan residents can sho ...

Group 1 - The first duty-free store in Tianjin has opened and experienced a surge in customer traffic during its first weekend of operation [1] - The store is located in the Nankai District and operated by China Tourism Group Duty Free Corporation, covering an area of over 1,100 square meters [1] - The store features both duty-free and taxable product areas, offering a variety of items including perfumes, cosmetics, watches, jewelry, travel electronics, as well as new categories like domestic trendy products and intangible cultural heritage items [1] Group 2 - Travelers holding exit-entry documents and having purchased international flight tickets within 60 days can enjoy shopping discounts in the duty-free area [3] - After shopping, customers can collect their purchased items at the pickup point in the international departure hall of Tianjin Binhai International Airport T1, using their shopping receipts and identification [3] - There are no purchase limits for duty-free items, but purchases must comply with customs regulations [3]

Core Points - The first duty-free shop in Tianjin officially opened on November 28, operated by China Tourism Group Duty Free Co., Ltd [1] - The store covers an area of over 1,100 square meters and features both duty-free and taxable product sections [1] - Consumers holding exit-entry documents and a flight ticket for departure within 60 days can enjoy shopping benefits in the duty-free area [1] Group 1 - The duty-free area offers a variety of products including perfumes, cosmetics, watches, jewelry, sunglasses, alcoholic beverages, and travel electronics [1] - The taxable area includes health products, trendy toys, taxable alcoholic beverages, and domestic premium products [1] - A customer made the first purchase in the duty-free area, buying a down jacket at a discounted price of 3,740 yuan, which is approximately 30% off the original price [1] Group 2 - Tianjin's unique geographical advantages, consumer potential, and open environment provide a broad development space for duty-free projects [1] - The opening of the duty-free shop is expected to enhance the shopping experience for travelers and boost local tourism [1]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.34% on November 28, with 29 out of 31 sectors experiencing gains, led by the steel and agriculture sectors, both up by 1.59% [1] - The retail trade sector ranked third in terms of gains for the day [1] - The banking and coal sectors saw declines of 0.83% and 0.14%, respectively [1] Capital Flow - The net inflow of capital in the two markets reached 10.84 billion yuan, with 19 sectors experiencing net inflows [1] - The electronics sector had the highest net inflow, totaling 3.423 billion yuan, with a daily increase of 1.30% [1] - The non-ferrous metals sector followed with a net inflow of 3.051 billion yuan and a daily increase of 1.44% [1] Retail Sector Performance - The retail trade sector increased by 1.46% with a net inflow of 629 million yuan [2] - Out of 97 stocks in the sector, 81 rose, including 4 that hit the daily limit [2] - The top three stocks by net inflow were Wenfeng Co. (164 million yuan), Youa Co. (132 million yuan), and Suhao Huihong (75 million yuan) [2] Notable Stocks in Retail Sector - Wenfeng Co. saw a daily increase of 10.00% with a turnover rate of 7.73% [2] - Youa Co. increased by 10.02% with a turnover rate of 4.94% [2] - Suhao Huihong also rose by 10.00% with a turnover rate of 2.81% [2] Stocks with Significant Outflows - The stocks with the highest net outflows included China Duty Free (1.01 billion yuan), Maoye Commercial (999.58 million yuan), and Guangbai Co. (601.46 million yuan) [2][5]