Core Viewpoint - ZTE Corporation's stock price increased by 6.32% to 40.23 CNY as of January 9, 2026, with a total market capitalization of 192.44 billion CNY, ranking 3rd in the communication equipment sector and 82nd in the A-share market [1]. Group 1: Company Announcements - ZTE Corporation announced the publication of its securities change monthly report as required by the Hong Kong Listing Rules, indicating no changes in the registered capital, issued shares, or treasury shares as of December 31, 2025. The total number of H-shares is 755,502,534, and A-shares is 4,028,032,353, with a total registered capital of 4.78 billion CNY [1]. - The company has 3.58 billion CNY of H-share convertible bonds still in existence, with a conversion price of 30.25 HKD per share, and 129,726,464 shares may be converted by the end of the month [1]. Group 2: Share Buyback Progress - ZTE Corporation's board approved a plan on December 12, 2025, to repurchase A-shares through centralized bidding, with a total fund of no less than 1 billion CNY and no more than 1.2 billion CNY, at a maximum price of 63.09 CNY per share, within a 12-month period from the board's approval [2]. - As of December 31, 2025, the company has not yet implemented the share buyback plan and will proceed based on market conditions while fulfilling disclosure obligations [2][3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the communication industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the market index by more than 10% in the next six months [2][44]. Core Insights - The commercial aerospace sector is showing significant momentum both domestically and internationally, shifting focus from mere technological breakthroughs to the integration of technology, ecosystem development, and market applications. Leading companies are enhancing their commercialization capabilities [3][39]. - The report anticipates that the communication industry will experience a period of technological iteration and policy dividends in 2025, with new growth drivers emerging from AI, quantum communication, and low-altitude economy sectors. The recovery of cellular IoT modules and ongoing construction of communication facilities are expected to create new demands for devices, equipment, and service operations [3][39]. Summary by Sections 1. Communication Industry Market Review - The communication sector index fell by 1.18% over the two weeks from December 26, 2025, to January 8, 2026, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.22 percentage points, ranking last among 31 sectors [11][12]. - In January 2026, the communication sector index increased by 0.85%, again underperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.48 percentage points [11][12]. 2. Industry News - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and seven other departments jointly issued the "Implementation Opinions on the Special Action of 'Artificial Intelligence + Manufacturing'" [15]. - The first offshore reusable rocket recovery base in China has commenced construction with a total investment of 5.2 billion yuan [21]. - SpaceX's Starlink has connected over 9 million active users across 155 countries, showcasing significant growth from 14.5 million users in December 2021 [22]. 3. Company Announcements - Feiling Kesi plans to indirectly invest in Nanfei Microelectronics, focusing on high-speed network communication interconnect chips, with a total investment of 40.8 million yuan [23][24]. - Guangku Technology expects a net profit growth of 152%-172% for 2025, driven by revenue growth and cost control measures [26]. 4. Industry Data Updates - As of November 2025, the mobile phone user base reached approximately 1.828 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2.20% [27]. - The total number of 5G base stations reached 4.83 million, with a net increase of 579,000 compared to the end of the previous year [36].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the positive outlook for the AI industry, particularly in the context of the "AI + Manufacturing" initiative launched by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which aims to promote deep integration of AI technology in manufacturing by 2027 [4] - The report highlights a potential recovery in domestic AIDC (Artificial Intelligence Data Center) bidding, indicating an increase in demand for domestic AI computing power [5] - Century Internet's financial performance shows significant growth, with a 21.7% year-on-year revenue increase in Q3 2025, suggesting a continued recovery in the AIDC sector [6] Summary by Sections AI Industry Development - The report notes that the government is actively promoting AI applications, which is expected to drive demand for domestic AI computing power [4] - The focus is on three core areas: AIDC, network endpoints, and computing endpoints, with specific recommended stocks for each segment [7] Financial Performance Indicators - Alibaba's capital expenditure for FY2026 Q2 reached 31.501 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 80.1%, indicating strong investment in AI cloud computing infrastructure [5] - Century Internet reported a total revenue of 2.58 billion yuan in Q3 2025, with adjusted EBITDA growing by 27.5% year-on-year, reflecting robust operational performance [6] Recommended Stocks - For AIDC data centers, recommended stocks include: Guanghuan New Network, Aofei Data, and others [7] - For AIDC liquid cooling and power supply, recommended stocks include: Yingweike and others [7] - For network endpoints, recommended stocks include: Zhongji Xuchuang, and others [7] - For computing endpoints, recommended stocks include: Oulutong, and others [7]

Core Insights - The article discusses the recent launch of the "6G City" action plan in Nanjing, Jiangsu, aimed at integrating technological and industrial innovation from 2026 to 2027 [1] - The establishment of the 6G Industry Alliance, initiated by eight entities including Zijinshan Laboratory and ZTE Corporation, is intended to tackle core technologies and build an industrial ecosystem [1] Development Goals - By 2027, the plan aims to achieve the release of no less than six major research outcomes in the 6G field [1] - The initiative targets the establishment of over 100 new enterprises for the transformation of scientific and technological achievements [1] - The plan includes the creation of at least 50 vertical scenarios across various industries and aims for comprehensive coverage of 6G non-cellular networks [1]

Group 1 - DJI's agricultural drones have significantly reduced pest issues in Malaysian oil palm plantations over the past five years, leading to increased yield and lower management costs [1] - Huawei aims to enhance Malaysia's 5G coverage to 98% by 2025 with its advanced Net5.5G technology, securing a major contract for the Sarawak suburban network upgrade [1] - ZTE's "ultra-compact base station" technology will enable indigenous communities in the deep rainforests of Malaysia to access video consultations by 2025 [1] Group 2 - The chairman of the Malaysia-China Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Science and Technology Innovation Alliance highlighted three advantages of China's scientific innovation: rapid industrialization, strong engineering and scalability, and close collaboration among research, industry, and capital [2] - Malaysia is expected to deepen cooperation with the Greater Bay Area in fields such as artificial intelligence, industrial internet, new energy materials, carbon technology, biotechnology, and smart manufacturing [2] - Plans for this year include establishing a Malaysia-China Innovation Center to strengthen talent exchange mechanisms in the technology sector and creating a Malaysia-China Innovation Fund focused on mutual investments in advanced manufacturing, green technology, and life sciences [2]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4082.98 points, down 0.07%, with a trading volume of 11,832 billion yuan. The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13,959.48 points, down 0.51%, with a trading volume of 16,171.96 billion yuan. The ChiNext Index closed at 3,302.31 points, down 0.82%, with a trading volume of 7,556.51 billion yuan. The STAR Market 50 Index closed at 1,455.17 points, up 0.82%, with a trading volume of 992 billion yuan. The total trading volume of both markets was 28,003.96 billion yuan, a decrease of 538.01 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [1]. Sector Performance - Various industry sectors showed mixed performance, with notable gains in defense, media, construction decoration, real estate, building materials, computer, education, and light manufacturing sectors. Active concepts included satellite internet, commercial aerospace, aircraft carriers, helium, space stations, nuclear pollution prevention, brain engineering, controllable nuclear fusion, and interactive short dramas. Conversely, sectors such as securities, insurance, non-ferrous metals, banking, and telecommunications experienced declines [3]. Stock Performance - A total of 3,533 stocks rose, while 1,514 stocks fell, with 126 stocks remaining flat and 10 stocks suspended. Excluding newly listed stocks, there were 112 stocks that hit the daily limit up, and 7 stocks that hit the limit down [3]. Fund Flow - The net outflow of main funds in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was 374.35 billion yuan, with the ChiNext experiencing a net outflow of 144.73 billion yuan. The CSI 300 index saw a net outflow of 191.54 billion yuan, and the STAR Market had a net outflow of 10.45 billion yuan. Among 31 primary industries, 12 sectors saw net inflows, with the defense industry leading at 12.58 billion yuan. Other sectors with significant inflows included computer, banking, and building materials [5]. Individual Stock Highlights - A total of 2,227 stocks experienced net inflows, with 126 stocks receiving over 1 billion yuan in net inflows. Aerospace Science and Technology had the highest net inflow at 910 million yuan, followed by Hailanxin, Hand Information, Qianzhao Optoelectronics, and Shunhao Shares [10][11]. - Conversely, 2,946 stocks faced net outflows, with 171 stocks seeing over 1 billion yuan in net outflows. The stock with the highest net outflow was Zhongji Xuchuang, with a net outflow of 3.227 billion yuan, followed by Lixun Precision, Aerospace Development, and Dongfang Fortune [14][15]. Institutional Activity - Institutional trading data indicated a net sell of approximately 327 million yuan, with 13 stocks seeing net purchases and 13 stocks experiencing net sales. The stock with the highest net purchase was Aerospace Electric, with a net inflow of about 276 million yuan, while the stock with the highest net sell was Goldwind Technology, with a net outflow of about 669 million yuan [18][19].

Group 1 - Citigroup's long position in ZTE Corporation's H-shares decreased from 7.9% to 7.5% as of January 2, 2026 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The THz concept sector has shown a significant increase of 4.14%, ranking third among concept sectors, with notable stocks like Hitec High-tech and Aerospace Electronics hitting the daily limit up [1] Group 1: Sector Performance - The THz concept sector had 18 stocks rising, with Hitec High-tech, Aerospace Electronics, and Shuo Beid's stock prices increasing by 10.72%, 10.19%, and 8.68% respectively [1] - The leading decliners in the sector included Changfei Fiber, Saiwei Electronics, and Hengtong Optic, which fell by 5.21%, 3.78%, and 1.36% respectively [1] Group 2: Capital Flow - The THz concept sector attracted a net inflow of 2.069 billion yuan, with 11 stocks receiving net inflows, and 8 stocks exceeding 100 million yuan in net inflow [2] - Aerospace Electronics led the net inflow with 1.850 billion yuan, followed by ZTE Communications, Shuo Beid, and Tianyin Machinery with net inflows of 561 million yuan, 332 million yuan, and 289 million yuan respectively [2] Group 3: Capital Inflow Ratios - The stocks with the highest net inflow ratios included Aerospace Electronics, Hitec High-tech, and Yaguang Technology, with net inflow ratios of 18.69%, 16.87%, and 13.27% respectively [3] - The detailed capital inflow data for the THz concept stocks shows significant trading activity, with Aerospace Electronics having a trading volume of 185 million yuan and a turnover rate of 11.91% [3][4]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.07% on January 8, with 20 industries experiencing gains, led by defense and military industry with a rise of 4.18% and media with a rise of 2.00% [1] - The non-bank financial and non-ferrous metals industries saw the largest declines, with drops of 2.81% and 1.56% respectively [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The net outflow of capital from the two markets reached 45.304 billion yuan, with 9 industries experiencing net inflows [1] - The defense and military industry had the highest net inflow of capital at 6.773 billion yuan, followed by the computer industry with a net inflow of 3.917 billion yuan and a daily increase of 1.27% [1] Communication Industry Performance - The communication industry declined by 0.95%, with a total net outflow of 6.820 billion yuan [2] - Out of 124 stocks in the communication sector, 95 stocks rose, including 2 that hit the daily limit, while 28 stocks fell [2] - The top three stocks with the highest net inflow in the communication sector were ZTE Corporation with 561 million yuan, China Unicom with 362 million yuan, and FiberHome Technologies with 303 million yuan [2] Communication Industry Capital Outflow - The communication industry saw significant capital outflows, with the top three stocks being Zhongji Xuchuang with a net outflow of 3.156 billion yuan, Newray Technology with 1.205 billion yuan, and Tianfu Communication with 1.090 billion yuan [4] - Other notable stocks with capital outflows included Nanjing Panda Electronics and China Mobile, with outflows of 434 million yuan and 326 million yuan respectively [4]

Group 1 - The main point of the article highlights that major funds experienced a net outflow from the electronics sector, amounting to over 7.4 billion yuan, while sectors like machinery, defense, and construction saw net inflows [1] - Among individual stocks, Aerospace Electronics saw a significant increase, with major funds net buying over 1.269 billion yuan, leading the gains [1] - Luxshare Precision faced a substantial net sell-off exceeding 1.4 billion yuan, indicating a negative sentiment towards the stock [1]