Group 1 - The gaming sector experienced a decline of 0.32% on January 20, with Jibite leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4113.65, down 0.01%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14155.63, down 0.97% [1] - Major stocks in the gaming sector showed mixed performance, with Giant Network rising by 2.40% and Jibite falling by 3.37% [2][1] Group 2 - The gaming sector saw a net outflow of 741 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors had a net inflow of 457 million yuan [2][3] - The trading volume for major gaming stocks varied, with Giant Network recording a trading volume of 690,300 shares and a transaction value of 3.561 billion yuan [1] - Jibite's stock price decreased to 459.78 yuan, with a trading volume of 16,100 shares [2]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market has reached a historic milestone with the number of stocks closing above 100 yuan reaching 222, marking a new high in history, predominantly driven by technology companies, except for Kweichow Moutai [1][6]. Group 1: Distribution of Hundred Yuan Stocks - The electronic industry leads with 79 stocks, accounting for 35.59% of the total hundred yuan stocks. The machinery equipment industry has 26 stocks (11.71%), and the computer industry has 24 stocks (10.81%) [6]. Group 2: Top Ten Hundred Yuan Stocks - The top three stocks are: 1. Cambricon (寒武纪-U) with a closing price of 1419.66 yuan and a 2025 increase of 106.01% [3]. 2. Kweichow Moutai (贵州茅台) at 1376.00 yuan with a decrease of 6.29% [3]. 3. Source Code Technology (源杰科技) at 748.29 yuan with a remarkable increase of 379.34% [4]. Group 3: Market Trends and Future Outlook - The overall rise in the A-share market has led to a significant increase in the average stock price level, with the number of hundred yuan stocks surpassing 200 as of January 19, 2026 [6]. - Experts predict that the hundred yuan stock group will continue to expand due to ongoing trends in the technology industry and sustained inflow of long-term capital, although structural differentiation is expected to become more pronounced [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the industry, indicating a positive outlook for the sector's performance relative to the benchmark index [6][34]. Core Insights - The media industry saw a weekly increase of 2.04% from January 12 to January 18, 2026, outperforming major indices. Digital media led the gains with a 10.38% increase, while other segments like publishing and advertising also showed positive growth [2][12]. - Key themes for investment include AI applications and cultural exports, with a focus on sub-sectors such as gaming, intellectual property (IP), short dramas, marketing, and publishing [4][34]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The media industry outperformed major indices with a 2.04% increase during the week of January 12-18, 2026. Digital media surged by 10.38%, while publishing rose by 3.32%, and advertising marketing increased by 2.58%. The gaming sector saw a modest rise of 1.57%, whereas the film and television broadcasting segments experienced slight declines [2][12]. Industry Key Data AI Applications - Recent downloads for AI applications on iOS were estimated at 27.93K for Deepseek, 208.27K for Doubao, 78.91K for Tencent Yuanbao, and 106.66K for Qianwen, with respective week-on-week changes of -8.79%, -0.67%, -9.86%, and +25.84%. The weekly token call volume on the OpenRouter platform reached 7.65 trillion, marking an 18.97% increase [3][18]. Gaming Data - The top five mobile games on iOS as of January 17, 2026, were "Honor of Kings," "Peacekeeper Elite," "Dungeon & Fighter: Origin," "Three Kingdoms: Strategy Edition," and "Genshin Impact: Moonlight Song." Tencent's "Counterattack: Future" launched and quickly gained over 10 million registered users within three days [3][18][20]. Film Data - The total box office for domestic films during the week was 280 million yuan, with "Hidden Kill" leading at 63.73 million yuan, accounting for 22.7% of the total. Other notable films included "Zootopia 2" and "Avatar 3" [26][27]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on AI applications, cultural exports, and specific sub-sectors such as gaming, IP, short dramas, marketing, and publishing. Notable companies to watch include Giant Network, Kying Network, Perfect World, and others [4][34].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the media industry, indicating a positive outlook for the sector's performance relative to the benchmark index [6][34]. Core Insights - The media industry saw a weekly increase of 2.04% from January 12 to January 18, 2026, outperforming major indices. Digital media led the gains with a 10.38% rise, while publishing and advertising marketing also showed positive growth [2][12]. - Key themes for investment include AI applications and cultural exports, with a focus on sub-sectors such as gaming, intellectual property (IP), short dramas, marketing, and publishing [4][34]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The media industry outperformed major indices with a 2.04% increase during the week of January 12-18, 2026. Digital media surged by 10.38%, while publishing rose by 3.32%, and advertising marketing increased by 2.58%. The gaming sector saw a modest rise of 1.57%, whereas the film and television broadcasting segments experienced slight declines [2][12]. Industry Key Data AI Applications - Recent downloads for AI applications on iOS were estimated at 27.93K for Deepseek, 208.27K for Doubao, 78.91K for Tencent Yuanbao, and 106.66K for Qianwen, with respective week-over-week changes of -8.79%, -0.67%, -9.86%, and +25.84%. The weekly token call volume on the OpenRouter platform reached 7.65 trillion, marking an 18.97% increase [3][18]. Gaming Data - The top five mobile games on iOS as of January 17, 2026, were "Honor of Kings," "Peacekeeper Elite," "Dungeon & Fighter: Origin," "Three Kingdoms: Strategy Edition," and "Genshin Impact: Moonlight Song." Tencent's "Counterattack: Future" launched and quickly gained over 10 million registered users within three days [3][18][20]. Film and Television Data - The total box office for domestic films during the week was 280 million yuan, with "Hidden Kill" leading at 63.73 million yuan, accounting for 22.7% of the total. Upcoming films include "Flying Life 3," "Boon: Year of the Bear," and "Bounty Hunter: Wind Rises in the Desert" [26][30]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on AI applications, cultural exports, and specific sub-sectors such as gaming, IP, short dramas, marketing, and publishing. Notable companies to watch include Giant Network, Kyeing Network, Perfect World, and others [4][34].

Core Viewpoint - G-bits has shown a positive stock performance with a year-to-date increase of 13.72% and a market capitalization of 34.724 billion yuan as of January 19, 2025 [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - On January 19, G-bits' stock price rose by 2.04%, reaching 482.00 yuan per share, with a trading volume of 317 million yuan and a turnover rate of 0.93% [1] - The stock has experienced a 1.25% increase over the last five trading days, a 0.63% increase over the last 20 days, and a 6.49% increase over the last 60 days [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, G-bits achieved a revenue of 4.486 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 59.17%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.214 billion yuan, reflecting an 84.66% increase [2] - Since its A-share listing, G-bits has distributed a total of 6.920 billion yuan in dividends, with 2.342 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [3] Group 3: Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, G-bits had 16,500 shareholders, a decrease of 8.04% from the previous period, with an average of 4,368 circulating shares per shareholder, which is an increase of 8.74% [2] - The top ten circulating shareholders include Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited as the third-largest shareholder with 6.9038 million shares, a decrease of 70,000 shares from the previous period [3]

Core Viewpoint - Jibite's stock experienced a slight decline of 0.05% on January 16, with a trading volume of 758 million yuan, indicating a stable market presence despite minor fluctuations [1] Financing Summary - On January 16, Jibite had a financing buy-in amount of 72.32 million yuan and a financing repayment of 70.63 million yuan, resulting in a net financing buy of 1.69 million yuan [1] - As of January 16, the total financing and securities lending balance for Jibite was 597 million yuan, with a financing balance of 590 million yuan, accounting for 1.73% of the circulating market value, which is above the 60th percentile level over the past year [1] - In terms of securities lending, Jibite repaid 532 shares and sold 200 shares on January 16, with a selling amount of 94,500 yuan, while the securities lending balance was 7.70 million yuan, exceeding the 90th percentile level over the past year [1] Company Overview - Jibite, established on March 26, 2004, and listed on January 4, 2017, is based in Xiamen, Fujian Province, specializing in the creative planning, research, development, and commercialization of online games [1] - As of September 30, the number of Jibite shareholders was 16,500, a decrease of 8.04% from the previous period, while the average circulating shares per person increased by 8.74% to 4,368 shares [1] Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Jibite achieved a revenue of 4.486 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 59.17%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.214 billion yuan, reflecting an 84.66% increase year-on-year [1] Dividend Information - Since its A-share listing, Jibite has distributed a total of 6.92 billion yuan in dividends, with 2.342 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [2] Institutional Holdings - As of September 30, 2025, the top ten circulating shareholders of Jibite included Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited as the third-largest shareholder with 6.9038 million shares, a decrease of 70,000 shares from the previous period [2] - The Huaxia CSI Animation Game ETF (159869) ranked as the sixth-largest shareholder with 1.2456 million shares, an increase of 241,700 shares, while the China Europe Internet Mixed A (010213) was the ninth-largest shareholder with 667,200 shares, a decrease of 338,600 shares [2] - Ping An Low Carbon Economy Mixed A (009878) and ICBC Cultural and Sports Industry Stock A (001714) have exited the list of the top ten circulating shareholders [2]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [3] Core Insights - The gaming sector is expected to experience significant growth in 2026, driven by a mature product line, a persistent "lipstick effect" in consumer spending, and a peak in product cycles among major gaming companies [8][11] - The market size for the gaming sector is projected to reach approximately 357 billion yuan in 2026, with a quarterly growth rate expected to be in the high single digits [11] - The issuance of new game licenses has increased significantly, with a total of 1,771 licenses issued in 2025, marking a 25% increase from 2024 [9] - The domestic gaming market is anticipated to maintain strong consumer enthusiasm, supported by a moderate economic growth forecast of around 4.8% for GDP in 2026 [10] Summary by Sections Market Overview - The gaming sector is characterized by product line-driven growth, a noticeable lipstick effect, and the rise of A-share gaming companies [6] - Major titles such as "Endless Winter," "Supernatural Action Group," and "Delta Action" have catalyzed revenue growth in 2025 [6] Supply Side Analysis - In 2025, 1,729 mobile games received licenses, with 1,648 being domestic titles, indicating a 26.39% increase from 2024 [9] - The issuance of PC client game licenses also saw a rise, with 159 licenses granted, a 17.78% increase from the previous year [9] Consumer Behavior - The gaming sector is expected to benefit from a stable macroeconomic environment, with consumer spending likely to remain robust due to the lipstick effect [10] Market Size Forecast - The gaming market is projected to achieve a quarterly size of over 90 billion yuan in Q3 2026, contributing to an annual total of approximately 357 billion yuan [11] Company Valuation - The gaming sector is anticipated to reach a 20x P/E valuation by 2026, with current average valuations around 18x P/E [43] - Key companies to watch include Century Huatong, Giant Network, and Tencent Holdings, which have strong product lines and upcoming releases [43]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market," indicating that the overall return of the industry is expected to exceed the market benchmark index by more than 5% in the next 6 months [12]. Core Insights - "鹅鸭杀" (Goose Duck Kill) has become a phenomenon in the gaming industry, particularly on the Steam platform, gaining immense popularity in China due to the influence of top gaming streamers [2][3]. - The mobile version of "鹅鸭杀," co-published by Kingsoft and Huya, saw over 5 million new registered users within 24 hours of its public launch on January 7, and surpassed 10 million new users within 6 days [3]. - The game features over 30 different roles, enhancing its gameplay beyond traditional social deduction games like Werewolf, allowing up to 16 players to participate simultaneously [4]. - The mobile version has optimized network access and connection delays, addressing issues faced by the Steam version, and introduced innovative gameplay modes to enhance user experience [5]. Company Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on several gaming companies, including Kingsoft, 37 Interactive Entertainment, Kying Network, Shenzhou Taiyue, Giant Network, G-bits, Perfect World, Yaoji Technology, and Zhangqu Technology, as potential investment opportunities in the gaming sector [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the media industry, indicating a positive outlook for the sector [7][11]. Core Insights - The media industry (Shenwan) saw a significant increase of 13.10% from January 5 to January 11, 2026, outperforming the major indices [14][17]. - Key segments within the industry performed well, with advertising and marketing up 19.17%, television broadcasting up 15.15%, and gaming up 13.14% [14][17]. - The report highlights strong individual stock performances, particularly for companies like Inertia Media and BlueFocus, which saw increases of 52.62% and 49.13% respectively [17][18]. Industry Performance Summary Market Performance - The media industry outperformed the major indices, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising 3.82% and the Shenzhen Component Index rising 4.40% during the same period [14][16]. - The advertising and marketing sector led the gains, followed by television broadcasting and gaming [14][16]. Key Data and Updates AI Applications - AI product rankings showed significant growth, with Gemini and DeepSeek increasing by 28% and 30% respectively [19][20]. - OpenRouter's weekly token usage rose by 15%, indicating a growing demand for AI applications [19][20]. Gaming - The top five mobile games on iOS as of January 10, 2026, included "Honor of Kings" and "Peacekeeper Elite" [23][25]. - New game releases are anticipated, including Tencent's "Counter-Strike: Future" on January 13, 2026 [27][26]. Film and Television - Domestic box office revenue reached 362 million yuan during the week of January 5-11, 2026, with "Hidden Kill" leading the charts [29][30]. - Seven new films are set to be released from January 12 to January 18, 2026 [30][31]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on themes such as AI applications and cultural exports, with specific attention to gaming, IP, short dramas, marketing, and publishing sectors [5][34]. - Notable companies to watch include Giant Network, Perfect World, and Kuaishou, all rated as "Buy" [5][34].

Group 1 - G-bits stock price increased by 0.83% to 480.00 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 1.389 billion CNY and a turnover rate of 3.99%, resulting in a total market capitalization of 34.58 billion CNY [1] - G-bits has experienced a continuous increase in stock price for four consecutive days, with a cumulative increase of 7.43% during this period [1] - G-bits is primarily engaged in the creative planning, research and development, and commercialization of online games, and was established on March 26, 2004, and listed on January 4, 2017 [1] Group 2 - The Tongtai Fund has a significant holding in G-bits, with the Tongtai Huili Mixed A Fund (008180) holding 10,800 shares, accounting for 5.18% of the fund's net value, making it the eighth largest holding [2] - The Tongtai Huili Mixed A Fund has generated a floating profit of approximately 42,400 CNY today and a total floating profit of 358,600 CNY during the four-day increase [2] - The fund was established on July 3, 2020, with a current scale of 33.76 million CNY, and has achieved a year-to-date return of 19.47%, ranking 119 out of 8,836 in its category [2]