Core Viewpoint - Ctrip Group-S (09961) shares rose over 3%, currently up 3.66% at 595 HKD, with a trading volume of 805 million HKD, driven by increasing tourism demand as the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays approach [1] Group 1: Market Trends - The tourism market is experiencing a peak in bookings as the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays approach [1] - The Golden Week tourism market is expected to continue growing, supported by the recovery of the domestic tourism market [1] Group 2: Company Positioning - Ctrip is recognized as a leader in the domestic OTA industry, establishing strong competitive barriers in supply chain, user perception, and global resource integration [1] - The recovery of the domestic tourism market provides stable support for Ctrip's domestic business growth, while inbound and international business is seen as a core driver for long-term performance growth [1]

该行认为，AI应用的快速进展应能维持投资者对中国AI主题的兴趣，特别是对推动高推理需求的应 用；并视腾讯和阿里为AI应用与基础设施的主要受益者。该行对中国科网行业的公司维持"增持"评级， 首选为腾讯、携程、阿里和快手。 大华继显发表研究报告指出，与美国大型科技公司每年2000亿美元的AI投资相比，包括字节跳动、阿 里、腾讯及百度在内的中国主要科技企业总支出约为600亿美元。该行认为，这表明中国的投资仍处于 相对理性的阶段，预计未来3至6个月内，加速的AI云端收入增长、新模型发布及AI代理部署将进一步 推动货币化。 ...

Core Insights - The 2025 China Cultural Tourism Industry Expo successfully concluded in Wuhan, attracting 225,000 visitors and showcasing a total exhibition area of 100,000 square meters [1][2][3] Group 1: Event Overview - The expo featured 10 indoor exhibition areas and 1 outdoor cultural tourism IP exhibition area, with a central stage for performances [1] - A total of 2,000 enterprises participated, and the event included 2 professional exchange activities and 5 transaction negotiation activities [1] Group 2: Visitor Engagement - Half of the attendees were from outside the local area, indicating strong interest and engagement from a broader audience [2][3] - Hotel bookings in Wuhan increased by 43.5% year-on-year during the event, with some hotels experiencing a doubling in reservations [3] Group 3: Sales Performance - On-site transactions for cultural and tourism products reached 170 million yuan, while the total transaction amount from the negotiation activities was 810 million yuan [1][4] - The expo saw a high demand for cultural products, with several items selling out within the first hour [4] Group 4: Strategic Partnerships - A total of 232.8 billion yuan in cultural tourism project agreements were signed, focusing on collaboration in cultural industries, tourism source exchange, and technological integration [6] - The B2B negotiation activities resulted in 8.2 million yuan in transactions, with 26 pairs of domestic and overseas travel merchants signing agreements [5]

2025中国大企业创新100强排名前10位的企业分别是：华为投资控股有限公司、中兴通讯股份有限公 司、携程集团有限公司、网易股份有限公司、蚂蚁科技集团股份有限公司、国家电网有限公司、正大天 晴药业集团股份有限公司、中国信息通信科技集团有限公司、美的集团股份有限公司、京东方科技集团 股份有限公司。华为投资控股有限公司连续五年蝉联榜首。 2025中国大企业创新100强是在2025中国企业500强、2025中国制造业企业500强、2025中国服务业企业 500强的基础上，按照入围门槛为发明专利数100件以上、研发强度0.6%以上、营业收入200亿元以上的 标准进行筛选，同时依据企业申报的研发费用、研发投入强度、拥有发明专利数、拥有专利数、收入利 润率等数据，利用功效系数法计算得到各指标评价值，加权得到各企业综合评价得分值，最后按分值高 低排序产生。 研发费用保持万亿水平，创新质量继续提升。2025创新100强共投入研发费用1.03万亿元，与上年基本 持平；平均研发强度由5.27%上升为5.61%，增加了0.34个百分点；拥有有效专利数、有效发明专利数分 别为172.42万件、89.75万件，发明专利占全部专利的52 ...

Summary of Conference Call on Inbound Tourism Prospects and Investment Opportunities Industry Overview - The conference call focused on the inbound tourism industry in China, highlighting its significant recovery and growth potential post-pandemic [1][2][4]. Key Insights and Arguments Inbound Tourism Growth - In the first half of 2025, the growth rate of foreign tourists reached 30%, with tourism service exports increasing by nearly 70% [1][2]. - By June 2025, the dollar value of tourism exports had reached 160% of pre-pandemic levels, with a year-on-year growth rate of nearly 50% [1][2]. - Inbound tourism is expected to contribute significantly to China's GDP, with projections of cumulative inbound tourism revenue reaching $2-4 trillion over the next decade, potentially increasing its GDP contribution from less than 1% to nearly 2% [1][4]. Infrastructure and Technological Improvements - China has enhanced its infrastructure, including transportation and cultural sites, and improved software aspects such as airline connectivity and payment convenience [1][5]. - AI technology is being utilized to reduce language barriers, and the expansion of visa-free entry is expected to further boost inbound tourism [1][5]. Impact on the Aviation Industry - The aviation sector is benefiting from the expansion of international flight capacity and increased revenues, although it faces challenges such as aircraft delivery delays and maintenance capacity issues [1][7]. - Current high capacity utilization rates are leading to a demand structure deterioration, with a recommendation to hold airline stocks until a price inflection point is reached [1][8]. Hotel Industry Opportunities - Inbound tourism is projected to generate approximately $15 billion in revenue for the hotel industry in 2024, increasing to $65 billion by 2034 [2][9]. - High-end hotels are particularly benefiting from foreign tourists, who spend significantly more than domestic travelers [10][11]. - International hotel brands are rapidly expanding in China, with a significant portion of their business focused on high-end offerings [12][13][14]. Retail Sector Benefits - Inbound tourism has a notable positive impact on the retail sector, with Chinese brands gaining prominence and competitive pricing attracting foreign consumers [16]. - The introduction of a "buy and return" policy and the opening of the Hainan Free Trade Port are expected to further stimulate retail growth [16][17]. OTA Platforms and Market Position - Ctrip's inbound tourism business is experiencing triple-digit growth, primarily driven by tourists from the Asia-Pacific region [18][20]. - The company aims to increase its overseas and outbound business to account for half of its revenue in the foreseeable future, indicating significant growth potential [21]. Cathay Pacific's Position - Cathay Pacific is expected to benefit from the growth in inbound tourism, as Hong Kong serves as a major transit hub for international travelers [22][23]. Additional Important Points - The hotel industry's revenue growth is expected to be driven by high-end and ultra-high-end hotels, with a notable resilience in RevPAR compared to budget hotels [10][11]. - The retail sector's growth is supported by favorable policies and the increasing attractiveness of Chinese products to foreign consumers [16][17]. - Ctrip's strategic initiatives, including enhancing its service offerings and marketing efforts, are aimed at improving its profitability and market share in the inbound tourism segment [20][21].

Group 1 - The "anti-involution bull" is seen as a crucial opportunity for the market to switch between the two halves of the bull market, with the first half driven by financial re-inflation and the second half by real asset re-inflation, leading to a return of blue-chip stocks driven by both valuation and performance [2][11][12] - The recent policy shift from the central government marks a significant turning point for "anti-involution," which is expected to drive inflation recovery and facilitate the transition between the two halves of the bull market [2][11][14] - The improvement in local government finances has provided the central government with the confidence to implement policies effectively, as evidenced by the recovery in land auction activities and the narrowing decline in land transfer revenues [2][11][14] Group 2 - The recent two months have seen a strengthening of policy determination from the top down, alongside an increase in corporate willingness to cooperate from the bottom up, alleviating previous market concerns regarding the execution of "anti-involution" policies [3][28][29] - The central government's intervention has shifted from industry association-led self-regulation to more direct involvement, with significant policy announcements aimed at curbing irrational competition in key sectors such as photovoltaics and new energy vehicles [3][29][32] - Corporations, particularly in the photovoltaic sector, have begun to respond positively to "anti-involution" initiatives, with major companies committing to production cuts and inventory control to align with industry-wide efforts [3][33][34] Group 3 - Industries that are expected to benefit from "anti-involution" include glass fiber, coal, energy metals, cement, commercial vehicles, and wind power equipment, identified through various criteria such as state-owned enterprise ratios and industry concentration [3][38] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring price elasticity and tax implications in identifying potential beneficiaries of the "anti-involution" strategy, with a focus on cyclical resource products [3][38]

Global Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index closed at 26,086, down 0.43% for the day but up 30.04% year-to-date [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.65% to 3,875, with a year-to-date increase of 15.62% [1] - The US markets saw the Dow Jones increase by 1.36% to 46,108, with a year-to-date gain of 8.38% [1] Sector Performance - In the Hong Kong market, the healthcare, energy, and consumer discretionary sectors led the decline, while materials, utilities, and industrials saw gains [3] - The semiconductor and rare metals sectors performed notably well, with significant inflows from southbound funds amounting to HKD 189.89 billion [3] Economic Indicators - The European Central Bank (ECB) maintained interest rates and revised down its inflation forecast for 2027 to 1.9% [3] - The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a month-on-month increase of 0.4% and a year-on-year increase of 2.9%, aligning with market expectations [3] Investment Recommendations - Geely Automobile is rated as a "Buy" with a target price of HKD 25.00, representing a potential upside of 33% [4] - Luckin Coffee is also rated as a "Buy" with a target price of USD 44.95, indicating a 19% upside [4] - Semiconductor companies like Horizon Robotics and Beike Micro are rated as "Buy" with target prices of HKD 12.30 and HKD 93.00, respectively, showing potential upsides of 19% and 76% [4]

Group 1 - Evergrande Property (06666) resumed trading and rose over 28% as Evergrande and liquidators plan to sell shares, with potential transactions in preliminary stages [1] - Alibaba-W (09988) increased by over 5% and Baidu Group-W (09888) rose over 8% as both companies began using internally designed chips to train their AI models, replacing some NVIDIA chips [1] - China Merchants Energy (01138) saw a rise of over 5% after announcing plans to issue A-shares to raise no more than 8 billion yuan for fleet upgrades, with increased oil production expected to boost shipping demand [1] - Kangfang Biologics (09926) increased by over 4% after presenting excellent clinical data for its drug at WCLC, highlighting its global market value [1] - NIO-SW (09866) rose over 3% as it plans to publicly issue $1 billion in shares, with Goldman Sachs expecting the funds to support the company's product strategy [1] - WanGuo Data-SW (09698) surged over 15% as AI drives data center demand, with the company fully engaging in partnerships with cloud service providers [1] - Jiajian Ankang-B (02617) rose over 32%, with its market capitalization exceeding 50 billion HKD after receiving approval for a Phase II trial of its drug [1] Group 2 - Meitu (01357) increased by over 6% after announcing a partnership with Alibaba's Tongyi Laboratory to enhance its products with advanced AI models [2] - Robotics concept stocks mostly rose, with UBTECH (09880) up over 3%, ShouCheng Holdings (00697) up over 3%, Yuejiang (02432) up over 4%, and Jizhi Jia-W (02590) up over 6%, as domestic and international catalysts for humanoid robot commercialization are expected [2] - Bilibili-W (09626) rose over 2% as it revealed its new strategy card game "Three Kingdoms: Hundred Generals Card," with institutions optimistic about the company's growth potential with AI integration [2] Group 3 - Alibaba (BABA.US) rose 8.00% after the launch of the "Gaode Street Ranking," which attracted over 40 million users on its first day, becoming the largest food ranking in China [3] - XPeng Motors (XPEV.US) increased by 2.39% after receiving a special flight permit for its "land aircraft" (X3-F) in the UAE [3] - Trip.com (TCOM.US) rose 3.21% after forming a five-year strategic partnership with Cityline, marking its first collaboration with a major ticket supplier in Hong Kong and Macau [3] - NIO (NIO.US) increased by 6.21% after completing a $1 billion equity issuance, marking its second public financing plan this year [3] - Kingsoft Cloud (KC.US) rose 5.60% as Citigroup raised its target price to $20, citing strong AI-related demand from Xiaomi [3] - NetEase (NTES.US) continued to rise by 2.98%, reaching a historical high after launching its first sci-fi shooting mobile game based on the "Destiny" IP [3] Group 4 - Adobe (ADBE.US) rose 0.11% after launching its first AI agent product suite to help customers streamline workflows across various applications [4] - Hesai (HSAI.US) increased by 0.90% as sources reported its Hong Kong IPO priced at HKD 212.8 per share, raising at least HKD 3.62 billion with oversubscription nearly 120 times [4] - Tesla (TSLA.US) rose 6.04% as the Model Y L is set to launch in the domestic market on September 19, with orders extending to November [4] - Online real estate platform Opendoor (OPEN.US) surged 79.52% after appointing Kaz Nejatian as the new CEO, with co-founder Keith Rabois returning to the board [4]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a significant surge in Chinese assets, driven by increased foreign investment interest and positive market conditions, particularly in the context of U.S. monetary policy changes [2][4][14]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose nearly 3%, closing up 2.89%, while the three-times leveraged FTSE China ETF surged over 7% [2][3]. - Popular Chinese stocks saw substantial gains, with Alibaba up 8% and several others like WanGuo Data and Century Internet rising over 14% [3]. - A-shares also performed well, with the Shanghai Composite Index increasing by 1.65% and the ChiNext Index rising over 5% [4]. Group 2: Foreign Investment Trends - Foreign investors net bought a total of $39 billion in Chinese bonds and stocks in August, marking a significant increase in investment [2][12]. - Morgan Stanley reported that over 90% of U.S. investors expressed a willingness to increase their exposure to Chinese markets, the highest level since early 2021 [8][9]. - Global hedge funds reached a two-year high in their net positions in Chinese stocks, indicating a strong interest in the market [13]. Group 3: Factors Driving Investment - Multiple factors are driving the increased interest in Chinese assets, including China's leadership in sectors like humanoid robotics and biotechnology [9][10]. - Improved liquidity in the Chinese market is expected to extend the duration of the current market rally [10]. - There is a growing need for diversification among investors, as many portfolios are overly concentrated in the U.S. market [11].

Group 1 - Ctrip (TCOM.US) saw an initial increase of over 3%, reaching a high of $74.68 [1] - Ctrip Group has established a five-year strategic partnership with Cityline, marking its first collaboration with a major ticketing supplier in Hong Kong and Macau [1] - Users of Ctrip's Trip.com and Ctrip Travel will be able to easily collect event tickets from Cityline's self-service machine network in Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China, enhancing convenience and providing a smoother ticketing experience for large events [1]