Core Insights - Kingsoft Office has signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with FPT, a technology and IT service provider, to enhance collaboration in the Vietnamese market [1] Group 1 - The partnership will focus on the localization of WPS 365 in Vietnam [1] - The collaboration aims to drive user growth and develop joint solutions [1] - Both companies will work together to promote digital transformation for organizational users in Vietnam and globally [1]

Core Viewpoint - Bank of America Securities predicts that the average stock price of covered Chinese software companies will rise by 16% by 2025, underperforming the MSCI China Index's increase of 23% [1] Group 1: Industry Outlook - The firm holds a cautiously optimistic view on software demand for 2026, driven by accelerated AI monetization and trends in software import substitution, despite weak demand across various verticals [1] - Overall, the firm forecasts a 12% year-on-year revenue growth for the Chinese software and IT services industry in 2026, down from a 13% growth forecast for 2025 [1] Group 2: Revenue Projections - After a downward revision of approximately 2% for revenue forecasts in 2025-2026, the expected average revenue growth for covered software companies is projected to accelerate to 14% year-on-year in 2026, compared to 7% in 2025 [1] Group 3: Sector-Specific Insights - The firm maintains a selective positive outlook on companies in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), photo editing software, and office software sectors, as these segments show higher growth visibility under the SaaS model and AI-driven initiatives [1] - Conversely, a cautious stance is held towards cybersecurity and real estate software due to weak demand [1] Group 4: Preferred Stocks - Preferred stocks include Kingdee International (00268), Meitu Inc. (01357), and Kingsoft Office (688111.SH), all rated as "Buy" [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that the average stock price of covered Chinese software companies is expected to rise by 16% by 2025, underperforming the MSCI China Index by 23% [1] - The outlook for software demand in 2026 is cautiously optimistic, driven by accelerated AI monetization and trends in software import substitution, despite weak demand across various verticals [1] - The forecast for the Chinese software and IT services industry anticipates a 12% year-on-year revenue growth in 2026, down from a projected 13% growth in 2025 [1] Group 2 - After a downward revision of approximately 2% for the revenue forecast for 2025-2026, the average revenue growth for covered software companies is expected to accelerate to 14% year-on-year in 2026, compared to 7% in 2025 [1] - The company holds a selectively positive view on companies in the enterprise resource planning (ERP), photo editing software, and office software sectors, as these segments show higher growth visibility under the SaaS model and AI-driven initiatives [1] - Caution is maintained regarding cybersecurity and real estate software due to weak demand, with preferred stocks including Kingdee International (00268), Meitu Inc. (01357), and Kingsoft Office (688111.SH), all rated as "Buy" [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that the average stock price of covered Chinese software companies is expected to rise by 16% by 2025, underperforming the MSCI China Index's increase of 23% [1] - The outlook for software demand in 2026 is cautiously optimistic, driven by accelerated AI monetization and trends in software import substitution, despite weak demand across various verticals [1] - The overall revenue growth forecast for the Chinese software and IT services industry is projected at 12% year-on-year for 2026, down from a previous estimate of 13% for 2025 [1] Group 2 - After a downward revision of approximately 2% for the revenue forecasts for 2025-2026, the average revenue growth for covered software companies is expected to accelerate to 14% year-on-year in 2026, compared to 7% in 2025 [1] - The report expresses selective positive views on companies in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), photo editing software, and office software sectors, as these segments show higher growth visibility under the SaaS model and AI-driven trends [1] - Caution is maintained regarding cybersecurity and real estate software sectors due to weak demand [1] Group 3 - Preferred stocks identified include Kingdee International (00268), Meitu Inc. (01357), and Kingsoft Office (688111.SH), all rated as "Buy" [1]

Group 1 - The AI software sector is experiencing significant growth, with the China Securities Cloud Computing and Big Data Theme Index rising by 2.57% as of January 9, 2026, and the Cloud Computing 50 ETF increasing by 2.62% [1] - The Cloud Computing 50 ETF has seen a net inflow of 31.02 million yuan, indicating strong investor interest [1] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and eight other departments issued an implementation opinion on "Artificial Intelligence + Manufacturing," aiming to promote deep integration of AI technology and manufacturing by 2027 [1] Group 2 - As of January 8, 2026, the Cloud Computing 50 ETF has a maximum drawdown of 0.35% this year, indicating low drawdown risk [2] - The Cloud Computing 50 ETF closely tracks the China Securities Cloud Computing and Big Data Theme Index, which includes 50 companies involved in cloud computing and big data services [2] - The top ten weighted stocks in the index account for 50.01% of the total, with notable companies including iFlytek, Kingsoft Office, and Zhongji Xuchuang [2]

Core Viewpoint - The domestic AI sector continues to show strong upward momentum, with the Huabao Science and Technology Artificial Intelligence ETF (589520) experiencing significant trading activity and price increases, indicating a potential bullish trend in the market [1][8]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Huabao ETF saw a price increase of nearly 3% during intraday trading, currently up 2.36%, with a trading volume exceeding 500 million yuan [1][8]. - AI application concept stocks led the gains, with notable increases: Xinghuan Technology up over 11%, Yaxin Security up over 10%, and Tianzhun Technology up over 9% [3][10]. - Key weight stocks also performed well, with Cambrian Technology rising over 2% and Kingsoft up over 3% [3][10]. Group 2: Future Outlook - Huaxin Securities predicts that 2026 will be the "golden year" for AI applications, driven by three main factors: technological maturity, supportive policies, and resonating market demand [4][12]. - According to Founder Securities, the investment cycle in the tech industry suggests that 2026 will mark a significant year for AI application investments, following a period of model advancements from 2022 to 2025 [5][12]. - Zhongyou Securities notes that China's large model industry is transitioning from technology catch-up to systematic layout and ecological construction, with the potential to lead in certain areas by 2026 [5][12]. Group 3: ETF Characteristics - The Huabao ETF focuses on the domestic AI industry chain, with over 70% of its top ten holdings concentrated in semiconductor and software sectors, indicating a strong offensive strategy [6][13]. - The ETF is designed to be an efficient tool for investing in domestic computing power, reflecting a shift from reliance on foreign technology to self-sufficiency [6][13].

Group 1: AI and Marketing Trends - The shift from traditional SEO to GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is highlighted as a long-term growth opportunity in the context of AI search becoming the main entry point for information retrieval [2][3] - Traditional SEO is facing systematic decline as search algorithms transition from keyword matching to generative reasoning, leading to a change in traffic distribution from "click-driven" to "citation-driven" [2][3] - Leading marketing companies are advancing their GEO strategies at the technical, product, and organizational levels, validating the feasibility of this new approach [2][3] Group 2: Market Performance and Developments - The software 50ETF index shows positive performance with significant gains from companies like Zhongke Xingtou (up over 11%), Aerospace Information (up over 5%), and Tonghuashun (up over 3%) [4] - The establishment of a new company, Hanxiang Xingyu Technology, is noted, which focuses on smart UAV manufacturing and AI public data platforms, indicating growth in the AI and aerospace sectors [4] Group 3: AI in Manufacturing - The "AI + Manufacturing" policy aims to address bottlenecks in industrial software and promote the integration of AI into core manufacturing processes [5][6] - The market for AI applications in Chinese manufacturing is projected to grow significantly, with an expected market size of 141 billion yuan by 2025, up from 56 billion yuan in 2023 [6] - The revenue from industrial software products in China is expected to exceed 500 billion yuan by 2029, driven by the implementation of supportive national policies [6]

Core Insights - The report emphasizes the significant potential for the revaluation of Chinese assets, indicating that the 2025 stock market performance reflects a process of asset revaluation in China [13] - It highlights the ongoing transformation of China's economy, with a shift from low-end manufacturing to high-value services, which is expected to enhance the profitability of Chinese assets [13] - The report suggests that the 2026 market will likely experience a transition from passive destocking to active restocking, providing support for both the economy and the stock market [16] Economic and Market Overview - The Chinese economy is entering a new phase of development with the "14th Five-Year Plan," which emphasizes technological innovation and the establishment of a modern industrial system [16] - The report notes that the liquidity environment is expected to remain relatively loose, which will facilitate the inflow of capital into the stock market [14] - It predicts that the A-share market will see a profit growth rate of around 12% in 2026, driven by improving economic fundamentals [17] Investment Opportunities - The report identifies key sectors for investment, including artificial intelligence, commercial aerospace, controlled nuclear fusion, and autonomous driving, which are expected to be at the forefront of technological advancement [17] - It also highlights the potential for overseas expansion of Chinese enterprises, particularly in sectors like photovoltaics, lithium batteries, new energy vehicles, and home appliances [18][19] - The report suggests that the insurance and brokerage sectors will see increased participation in the stock market, driven by policy reforms and a growing appetite for equity investments [14] Performance and Valuation - The report indicates that the A-share market is likely to enter a phase where both earnings and valuations will rise, providing further upward momentum for the slow bull market [15] - It notes that the overall return on equity (ROE) for A-shares has shown signs of bottoming out, with expectations for a rebound in 2026 [15] - The valuation of Chinese stocks is currently considered reasonable compared to U.S. stocks, with no significant bubble observed in the market [15]

Group 1 - The A-share market is experiencing fluctuations, with a notable rise in semiconductor equipment and materials, as well as strong performance in AI infrastructure sectors such as computing power, storage, and PCB [1] - The largest AI ETF in the Shanghai market, AI ETF (515070), saw its holdings, including Guangxun Technology, rise over 3%, while other stocks like Zhongji Xuchuang, Lankai Technology, and Xiechuang Data also increased [1] - Huolong Securities believes that the market is in a "slow bull" phase, with potential for upward breakthroughs due to ongoing supportive fiscal and monetary policies, as well as improving economic fundamentals [1] Group 2 - The AI ETF (515070) tracks the CS Artificial Intelligence Theme Index (930713), focusing on companies that provide technology, basic resources, and applications in the AI sector, representing the midstream and upstream of the AI industry chain [1] - The top ten weighted stocks in the AI ETF include leading domestic technology firms such as Zhongji Xuchuang, Xinyi Sheng, and Hanwha Technology, among others [1] - Related products include the AI ETF (515070), Huaxia CSI Artificial Intelligence Theme ETF Link A (008585), and Huaxia CSI Artificial Intelligence Theme ETF Link C (008586) [1]

Core Viewpoint - Kingsoft Office's stock price has shown fluctuations, with a recent decline of 2.00% and a total market capitalization of 149.37 billion yuan, while the company has experienced a year-to-date stock price increase of 5.02% [1] Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Kingsoft Office achieved a revenue of 4.178 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 15.21%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.178 billion yuan, which is a 13.32% increase compared to the previous year [2] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders for Kingsoft Office reached 34,800, an increase of 14.09% from the previous period, while the average circulating shares per person decreased by 12.35% to 13,304 shares [2] Dividend Distribution - Kingsoft Office has distributed a total of 1.897 billion yuan in dividends since its A-share listing, with 1.159 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [3] Institutional Holdings - Among the top ten circulating shareholders as of September 30, 2025, Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited is the third-largest shareholder with 10.2761 million shares, a decrease of 6.924 million shares from the previous period [3]