Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for specific companies in the property sector, including CR Land, CR Mixc, and Longfor, while identifying distressed names like Sunac as potential outperformers in a speculation-driven rally [1][27]. Core Insights - The property sector experienced a 6% increase on July 10 due to speculation about a potential high-level meeting aimed at reviving the struggling market. However, if no concrete measures are announced, profit-taking is expected [1][4]. - The report highlights a worsening property market, with top 100 developers' sales in June dropping 26% year-on-year, indicating a significant decline compared to previous years [5][17]. - There are rising hopes for new policy support in the coming months, driven by the deteriorating property data, which may lead to tactical buying opportunities, especially during dips [1][5]. Summary by Sections Market Speculation - Speculation about a high-level meeting to support the property sector has emerged, but the accuracy of such reports has historically been low, with only a 40-45% verification rate [4][12]. - The last Central City Work Conference was held in 2015, focusing on urbanization rather than directly boosting the property market [4][14]. Property Market Data - The primary market is showing significant declines, with a 26% year-on-year drop in sales for top developers in June, marking the second worst performance since 2021 [5][17]. - Home prices in tier-1 cities have also declined, with a month-on-month drop of 1.21% in June, mirroring declines seen before previous policy support announcements [5][19]. Potential Policy Directions - The report outlines four levels of potential policy support, with Level 1 and Level 2 being more likely in the near term, focusing on easing home purchase restrictions and expanding inventory purchases [6][7]. - Level 3 and Level 4 policies, which would be more effective but less likely, include calls for home price stabilization and a national stimulus program [8][9]. Company Recommendations - The report identifies CR Land, CR Mixc, and Longfor as fundamental top picks, while suggesting that POE survivors and small-cap SOEs like Jinmao offer the best risk-reward balance [1][27]. - Distressed companies such as Sunac may outperform in a speculation-driven environment, although this performance is likely to be unsustainable [1].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the oil industry in China Core Insights - Chinese apparent oil demand showed year-on-year growth for the first time in three months, increasing by 160 thousand barrels per day (kb/d) to 15.9 million barrels per day (mb/d) in May, driven by strong demand for petrochemicals and travel fuels during the Labour Day holiday [3][6] - Crude imports fell by 720 kb/d month-on-month (MoM) and 90 kb/d year-on-year (YoY) in May, attributed to peak refinery maintenance and high inventory levels [52][61] - Refinery throughput decreased by 200 kb/d MoM, with offline capacity reaching 2.1 mb/d due to maintenance at major state-owned refiners [5][64] - Diesel demand weakened, falling by 60 kb/d MoM and 220 kb/d YoY, influenced by the penetration of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and a struggling real estate sector [12][15] - Jet fuel demand rose by 55 kb/d MoM, supported by increased travel during the Labour Day holiday, although it was down 120 kb/d YoY [26][34] Summary by Sections Supply and Demand - Chinese apparent oil demand increased by 1% YoY in May, with strong naphtha demand as refiners replaced US LPG and ethane imports [3][6] - Crude imports softened further in May, with Iranian crude imports dropping by 40% MoM due to sanctions risk and high inventory levels [4][53] - Refinery throughput fell by 200 kb/d MoM, with all major state-owned refiners offline during peak maintenance [5][64] Product Exports and Imports - Refined product net exports weakened in May, with diesel exports reduced due to strong domestic margins [6][67] - Total product exports fell by 180 kb/d MoM and 220 kb/d YoY, driven by lower gasoline and fuel oil exports [68][93] - LPG imports decreased by 230 kb/d MoM due to a 125% tariff on US LPG, which was later reduced to 10% [76][41] Inventory Data - Crude stocks built rapidly in May, adding approximately 33 million barrels due to low refinery demand [156] - Observable product inventories drew by around 20 million barrels in May, with significant draws in diesel and gasoline stocks [157][161] Refining Data - Gasoline cracks averaged $14.0/bbl in May, down $2.0/bbl from April, while diesel cracks rose to $21.4/bbl [112][113] - Refinery output of diesel and gasoline declined in May, with jet fuel output increasing due to higher demand [141][147] Trade Quotas - China has released two batches of clean product export quotas for 2025, totaling 31.8 million tons, slightly lower YoY [98][100] - The allocation of quotas primarily favors state-owned companies, with Sinopec and PetroChina receiving about 72% of available quotas [98][100]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for China Jushi is "Overweight" [4] - The industry view is considered "Attractive" [4] Core Insights - China Jushi expects its net profit for the first half of 2025 to increase by 72-77% year-on-year, reaching between Rmb1.65 billion and Rmb1.70 billion, with the second quarter net earnings projected to be between Rmb920 million and Rmb970 million, surpassing market expectations of Rmb815 million [1][2] - The increase in earnings is attributed to higher sales volumes for both roving and electronic fabric, which grew by 4% and 6% year-on-year, respectively, alongside price increases of approximately 11% for traditional roving and around 15% for electronic fabric [1][2] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 1H25, sales volumes reached 1.59 million tons for roving and 485 million meters for electronic fabric [1] - The company anticipates solid earnings in 2H25 despite potential near-term price pressures due to increased market supply from new capacities and resumed production [2] Market Outlook - The report indicates that strong demand in 1H25 has led to the introduction of new capacities totaling 780,000 tons, which may exert downward pressure on roving prices in the near term [2] - However, the improved product structure and cost performance are expected to mitigate the impact of subdued prices on earnings [2] Valuation Metrics - The price target for China Jushi is set at Rmb14.50, indicating a 19% upside from the current price of Rmb12.17 [4] - The market capitalization is currently Rmb48.72 billion, with an average daily trading value of Rmb312 million [4]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a bearish outlook for the Asian economy, suggesting a potential slowdown in growth due to rising effective tariffs and the unwinding of frontloading and transshipment activities [6][15][25]. Core Insights - Asian growth has been supported by low effective tariffs on US imports, but this is expected to change as tariffs rise and scrutiny on transshipment increases [1][6]. - The first half of 2025 saw significant frontloading of exports, particularly in the tech sector, with annualized export momentum reaching nearly 20% [2][5]. - China's export performance has been resilient, with a 20% quarter-on-quarter growth despite punitive tariffs, largely due to transshipment through third countries [3][10]. - Effective tariff rates in Emerging Asia (excluding India and China) are currently around 11%, but could rise to 20.3% if no trade deals are reached [11][15]. - The report forecasts a sharp decline in GDP growth for Emerging Asia, from an average of 3% in the first half of 2025 to 1.3% in the second half [15][16]. Summary by Sections Export Dynamics - Frontloading of exports has significantly boosted growth, with tech exports showing an annualized momentum of 60% [2][5]. - Transshipment of Chinese goods has mitigated the impact of US tariffs, with exports to the US declining by 40% but offset by new markets [3][10]. Tariff Implications - The US has proposed higher tariffs, with a potential doubling of effective rates for many Asian economies if no agreements are reached [11][15]. - Current effective tariff rates are much lower than initially feared, particularly for semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, which are crucial for economies like Taiwan and Singapore [5][12]. Economic Outlook - The report anticipates a significant slowdown in growth, with EMAX GDP growth expected to drop to less than half of the first half's pace [15][16]. - Monetary policy is expected to play a crucial role in supporting growth, as inflation remains benign and central banks are likely to continue easing cycles [23][25].

Investment Rating - The report indicates an expectation that the US effective tariff rate will settle closer to 18% rather than the current 13.4% [1] Core Insights - The new tariff measures are projected to raise the average effective US tariff rate to 16.9%, significantly higher than the 2.3% at the end of 2024, but below the 22.4% in force on April 2 [10] - The report highlights that the effective tariff increases scheduled for August 1 will include a 50% tariff on copper and a potential 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals [5][17] - The ongoing trade tensions and tariff adjustments are expected to have a direct impact on global GDP growth, with a projected drag increasing from 0.5 percentage points to 0.7 percentage points under the new tariff regime [23] Summary by Sections Tariff Rates - The effective US tariff rates are expected to increase significantly, with specific rates such as 50% on copper and reciprocal tariffs on various countries [5][10] - The report outlines that the effective tariff rates for several countries will revert to the April "Liberation Day" levels if no new tariff letters are issued [14] Economic Impact - The report estimates that the direct GDP impact for the US from the new tariffs could be around -0.8 percentage points, with emerging markets in Asia, particularly those excluding China, facing the highest exposure [24][32] - Global GDP growth is projected to expand at a sub-potential rate of 1.8%, with a notable downgrade in expectations since the US election [18] Sector-Specific Insights - The report discusses potential sectoral tariffs on pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and critical minerals, indicating that these sectors are under active investigation and may face significant tariff increases [15][17] - Exemptions for certain sectors still imply lower effective tariff rates for many countries, but the risk of higher tariffs remains elevated due to ongoing investigations [17]

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Overweight" rating to TSMC with a price target of NT$1,275.0 by December 2025 [4][6]. Core Insights - TSMC's 2Q25 sales were NT$934 billion, reflecting an 11% quarter-over-quarter increase and a 39% year-over-year increase, driven by strong demand for N3 and accelerated AI shipments [3][4]. - The company is expected to raise its FY25 revenue guidance to high 20% growth in USD terms, supported by robust AI demand and minimal order reductions from major clients like Apple [3][6]. - For FY26, TSMC is projected to achieve 14% year-over-year revenue growth, driven by price hikes and strong demand for N2 and N3 processes [3][6]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - TSMC's June revenue was NT$264 billion, down 18% month-over-month but up 27% year-over-year [3]. - The 2Q GM is expected to fall within the company's guidance range of 57-59%, despite the TWD appreciating by 11% [3]. Future Outlook - For 3Q25, TSMC is expected to guide for 3-6% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth, primarily due to ongoing strong demand for N3 and N4/N5 [3]. - The company anticipates a decline in GM due to the impact of TWD appreciation [3]. Key Topics for Earnings Meeting - Key discussion points for the upcoming earnings meeting include demand visibility for AI, growth expectations for 4Q25, and the potential impact of TWD appreciation on GM [3][4]. Valuation - The price target of NT$1,275 is based on approximately 20x 12-month forward P/E, reflecting positive demand drivers and a stronger ramp for N2 in 2026 [6][7].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for TSMC, with an "Overweight" (OW) stance, suggesting accumulation ahead of the earnings print due to low expectations [1][6]. Core Insights - TSMC's preliminary revenue for 2Q25 was NT$933 billion, reflecting an 11% quarter-over-quarter (Q/Q) increase in TWD, translating to approximately US$29.6 billion, which is a 16% Q/Q increase in USD, exceeding both the company's guidance and Morgan Stanley's estimates [2][3]. - The likelihood of TSMC raising its full-year revenue guidance has increased, with expectations of a 27% year-over-year (Y/Y) growth in USD, driven by strong AI demand and tight leading-edge capacity [3][13]. - The report highlights that TSMC's fab utilization in the second half of 2025 remains robust despite lukewarm demand in smartphones and PCs, indicating a potential shift in demand dynamics [3][13]. Revenue and Earnings Guidance - TSMC is expected to raise its 2025 full-year revenue guidance from mid-20% to high-20% due to strong AI demand, with 3Q25 revenue projected to increase by 1% Q/Q in USD [17][18]. - The report forecasts a gross margin decline to 55.6% in 3Q25, with TWD revenue potentially decreasing by nearly 4% Q/Q due to TWD appreciation [15][17]. - The preliminary EPS estimate for 2Q25 is NT$14.40, with a gross margin around 57% [17]. Price Target and Valuation - The price target for TSMC remains NT$1,288, implying a 17% upside from the current share price of NT$1,100 [6][56]. - TSMC is trading at 17x the estimated EPS for 2026, which is considered attractive, with expectations of a re-rating to 20x due to increased bargaining power and sustainable AI demand [18][56]. Market Dynamics and Demand Drivers - The report notes that TSMC's wafer pricing strategy may be influenced by FX impacts, with expectations of a 3-5% price hike in 2026 due to strong demand and TWD appreciation [26][30]. - AI demand is projected to significantly contribute to TSMC's revenue, with expectations that cloud AI revenue will grow from 13% in 2024 to 34% by 2027 [37][40]. Semiconductor Tariffs and Regulatory Environment - The report discusses the potential for TSMC to receive an exemption from semiconductor tariffs due to its significant investment in US production, which could mitigate revenue risks associated with such tariffs [4][25].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Supply-side reform in China is evolving, focusing on mid-to-downstream sectors rather than solely on upstream sectors as in previous reforms [2] - The current reform approach is more nuanced and balanced, addressing advanced capacity rather than outdated capacity [2] - The report anticipates a slowdown in China's real GDP growth to below 4.5% in the second half of 2025 due to diminishing export momentum and fiscal easing [11] Summary by Sections Supply-Side Reform - The current supply-side reform is characterized as "new wine in an old bottle," emphasizing the importance of demand for economic reflation [2] - The targeted sectors have shifted from SOE-dominated to POE-dominated firms, indicating a change in ownership dynamics [2] Economic Growth - China's real GDP growth is projected to decline to less than 4.5% in the latter half of 2025, influenced by fading export growth and fiscal easing measures [11] - The economy is expected to remain on a slow reflation path, indicating ongoing challenges in achieving robust growth [11] Housing Market - The housing market continues to face challenges, with elevated inventory levels in lower-tier cities and a persistent decline in housing prices [21] - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is considering expanding funding channels to address housing inventory issues, which may depend on various factors including funding size and developer selection [22] Fiscal Policy - The fiscal space in China is becoming more constrained, with major tax revenues and land sales underperforming against budget expectations [38][43] - The report suggests that China needs not only new stimulus measures but also a reformed growth algorithm to address structural issues in the economy [44] Reflation Strategy - The report outlines a "5R" reflation strategy, which includes measures such as expanding fiscal deficits, monetary easing, and social welfare spending to stimulate consumption [47] - The strategy aims for a gradual and uneven progress towards economic recovery, with various policy measures expected to be implemented by the end of 2025 [47]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Debt sustainability analysis often overlooks critical contexts such as monetary system structure, non-sovereign alternatives, and investor psychology, leading to a narrow understanding of the issue [9][12][15] - Investors, rather than models, determine debt sustainability through a multi-factor equation that includes more variables than just interest rates and growth [9][37] - The report highlights that government debt does not exist in isolation but within a complex landscape of alternative investments, which influences perceptions of sustainability [15][31] Summary by Sections Debt Sustainability Analysis - The analysis of debt sustainability is often simplified to one or two dimensions, neglecting the multi-dimensional nature of the investment landscape [9][12] - Concerns about US debt sustainability have been ongoing for over a decade, with significant events like the Moody's downgrade and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reigniting discussions [11][12] Market Reactions - Market pricing of government bond yields is influenced by various risks, making it challenging to isolate the impact of debt sustainability concerns [14][19] - The report notes that yields on 30-year government bonds in countries with high debt-to-GDP ratios do not necessarily rise with increasing debt levels, indicating a complex relationship [14][16] Global Context - The report emphasizes the importance of understanding debt sustainability within the broader context of global investments, particularly the differences between hard-currency and local-currency debt [26][28] - Emerging market local-currency bonds have proliferated since the pandemic, potentially reducing investor concerns about debt sustainability risks [28] Investor Behavior - Investors play a crucial role in assessing debt sustainability, often applying a broader perspective than traditional models, which can lead to different conclusions about risk [19][37] - The report suggests that academic approaches to linking debt levels with bond yields may miss important contextual factors, such as investor expectations and central bank responses [39][40]

分组1 - Investment Rating: Overweight [4] - Industry View: In-Line [4] - Price Target: US$5.90 [4] 分组2 - The share price of NIO-H (9866.HK) increased by 11% due to strong pre-order intake for the Onvo L90, which reached 30-35k units [1][2] - The Onvo L90 is expected to be competitive in the sub-Rmb300k segment, particularly if its official price is lower than the pre-sale price [1] - Monthly sales of over 5k units for the L90 are considered achievable based on estimates [1] 分组3 - The recent share price rally is attributed to short-covering trades, indicating a cautious market sentiment [2] - Investors are advised to monitor store traffic and pre-sale order intake leading up to the official delivery in August [2] - The bullish outlook hinges on improved sales for the L60 model and more aggressive promotions for NIO brands [2]