Core Insights - The prescription drug sector in Hong Kong has shown strong performance since the beginning of the year, driven by improved earnings expectations and significant business development (BD) transactions [1] - The average forward P/E ratio for the prescription drug sector is slightly above the past five-year average, indicating that while the apparent valuation is high, the core business valuations remain attractive when excluding BD collaborations [1] - The report recommends focusing on specific companies such as Xiansheng Pharmaceutical, Hansoh, China National Pharmaceutical, and Tonghua Dongbao, with target price adjustments made for Hansoh and China National Pharmaceutical [1] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The prescription drug sector has rebounded due to innovation and improved performance expectations, with a consensus EPS forecast for 2025 being revised up by approximately 2% since the beginning of the year [1] - Companies with faster innovation cycles and positive fundamentals have seen larger upward revisions in their EPS forecasts, leading to stronger stock performance [1] Valuation Analysis - The current average forward P/E ratio for the sector is slightly above the historical average by 0.4 standard deviations, translating to about 2 times PEG when excluding certain companies like Heng Rui [1] - Despite the high apparent valuation, the core business valuations remain attractive, suggesting potential for further valuation upgrades driven by sustained long-term growth [1] Stock Recommendations - The report highlights Xiansheng Pharmaceutical as a key recommendation, with additional focus on Hansoh, China National Pharmaceutical, and Tonghua Dongbao, which are expected to benefit from overseas expansion or performance catalysts [1] - Target prices for Hansoh and China National Pharmaceutical have been raised, while the rating for Kelun Pharmaceutical has been downgraded to neutral, maintaining neutral ratings for Heng Rui and Shiyao [1]

Core Insights - The report highlights a structural differentiation in China's economic performance for May 2025, with consumer markets showing unexpected recovery, retail sales growing by 6.4% year-on-year, marking a new high for the year [3][4] - Industrial production growth moderated to 5.8%, influenced by external factors, while high-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing maintained rapid growth around 9% [3][4] - Fixed investment growth showed slight deceleration, and external trade demonstrated resilience with noticeable differentiation in export products and regions [3][4] Economic Performance - The consumer market's recovery was significantly supported by policies such as "old-for-new" exchanges, holiday effects, and promotional activities [3] - The overall economic landscape in May 2025 is characterized by recovering consumption, stable production, slowing investment, and resilient foreign trade, indicating a clear transition of new and old growth drivers [3][4] Policy Outlook - The report suggests that internal investment dynamics can be strengthened, and consumer growth sustainability relies on income growth and employment stability [4] - It anticipates that the second quarter can achieve a growth rate of 5% or above, with room for coordinated fiscal, monetary, and industrial policies in the second half of the year [4] - Proposed measures include accelerating the issuance and use of special bonds, continuing structural monetary policies to guide funds into the real economy, and stabilizing expectations in the real estate market [4] Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index closed at 23,980, reflecting a year-to-date increase of 16.43% [5] - Key commodities such as Brent crude oil and gold showed price fluctuations, with Brent at $73.30 and gold at $3,396.40, indicating varying market conditions [5] Sector-Specific Insights - The report includes various sector outlooks for the second half of 2025, emphasizing opportunities in industries such as renewable energy, technology, and automotive, despite prevailing uncertainties [6] - The automotive sector is highlighted for its accelerated penetration of hybrid and new energy vehicles, with a notable 52.9% penetration rate in May 2025 [6][7]

Economic Overview - China's economic data for May 2025 shows structural differentiation, with consumer market recovery being the most significant highlight, as retail sales grew by 6.4% year-on-year, the highest this year, driven by policies like "trade-in for new" and holiday promotions [1][3] - Industrial production growth moderated to 5.8%, influenced by external factors, but high-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing maintained rapid growth around 9% [1][2] - Fixed investment growth slightly slowed, while foreign trade demonstrated resilience, with exports showing some differentiation in products and regions [1][7] Industrial Production - The industrial added value for May increased by 5.8% year-on-year, a decline of 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, primarily due to external factors affecting export delivery values and production-sales ratios [2] - Despite the overall slowdown, equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing sectors grew by 9.0% and 8.6% respectively, indicating a continued trend towards high-end and intelligent manufacturing [2] Consumer Market - Retail sales in May saw a year-on-year increase of 6.4%, significantly exceeding market expectations, driven by the "trade-in for new" policy, concentrated consumption during the May Day holiday, and early promotions for the "618" shopping festival [3] - Categories such as home appliances, communication devices, and cultural office supplies experienced retail growth of 53.0%, 33.0%, and 30.5% respectively, showcasing the effectiveness of policy stimuli [3] Fixed Asset Investment - From January to May, fixed asset investment grew by 3.7% year-on-year, influenced by a moderate decline in manufacturing investment and real estate investment [5] - Manufacturing investment increased by 8.5%, reflecting a slowdown due to external uncertainties and declining capacity utilization rates, indicating potential for improved corporate investment sentiment [5] Real Estate Market - Real estate development investment in May decreased by 12% year-on-year, with new housing sales area and sales value declining by 3.3% and 5.9% respectively [6] - Recent government meetings have emphasized the need for stronger measures to stabilize the real estate market, with ongoing policy adjustments expected to support recovery [6] Foreign Trade - Exports in May grew by 4.8% year-on-year, a decrease from the previous month's 8.1%, affected by external demand fluctuations and high base effects [7] - High-tech products like machinery and electronics continued to show resilience, with exports of integrated circuits, automobiles, and ships growing by 35.4%, 13.8%, and 43.7% respectively [7][44] Financial Data - In May, the social financing scale increased by 2.29 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.248 billion yuan, primarily driven by government bonds and direct financing [8] - The M2 money supply grew by 7.9% year-on-year, indicating marginal improvements in market liquidity, while new RMB loans totaled 620 billion yuan, with corporate loans accounting for nearly 530 billion yuan [8][39]

E-commerce Industry - In May 2025, adjusted year-on-year growth for physical e-commerce was 8.2%, compared to 6.1% in April and 5.7% in Q1 [1] - The growth was driven by the expansion of national subsidies and the extended duration of the 618 shopping festival, with significant increases in telecommunications equipment and home appliances [1] - The demand for furniture continued to recover as the home decoration season began, maintaining a rapid growth rate [1] - The growth trend in the industry is expected to continue into Q2 2025, with Alibaba's CMR projected to maintain double-digit growth and JD's home appliance category expected to grow rapidly [1][2] Automotive Industry - The 2025 Hong Kong International Auto and Supply Chain Expo showcased multiple flying cars and right-hand drive models, indicating a global upgrade of the automotive supply chain [4] - The introduction of a regulatory sandbox in Hong Kong is promoting the development of the low-altitude economy [4] - In 2024, automotive exports accounted for 3.3% of China's total exports, with a shift towards smart and electric vehicle supply chains [4] - Key automotive and supply chain companies are accelerating their listings in Hong Kong, enhancing their global presence and supporting the upgrade of China's supply chain [7] Banking Industry - In May 2025, new RMB loans amounted to 620 billion, lower than market expectations, with a year-on-year decrease of 330 billion, primarily from corporate medium to long-term loans [8] - New social financing in May reached 2.29 trillion, exceeding market expectations and showing a year-on-year increase of 227.1 billion, mainly driven by government and corporate bonds [8] - M1 growth showed a rebound on a low base, while M2 growth and social financing growth remained stable [8] Market Indices - The Hang Seng Index closed at 24,061, with a year-to-date increase of 16.76% [3] - The Hang Seng Index's technical indicators show a 50-day moving average of 23,358.72 and a 200-day moving average of 21,925.05 [5]

Investment Rating - The report provides a "Buy" rating for multiple companies within the financial sector, indicating an expectation of total returns exceeding the relevant industry over the next 12 months [14]. Core Insights - The report highlights that new RMB loans in May 2025 amounted to 620 billion, which is lower than market expectations of approximately 800 billion, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 330 billion [1][2]. - Social financing (社融) in May 2025 increased by 2.29 trillion, surpassing market expectations of about 2.05 trillion, with a year-on-year increase of 227.1 billion, primarily driven by government and corporate bonds [1][2]. - M1 growth rate rebounded to 2.3% in May, a significant increase of 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, while M2 growth rate was 7.9%, slightly down by 0.1 percentage points [1][4][6]. - Total deposits in May 2025 increased by 2.18 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 500 billion, mainly from corporate and fiscal deposits [1][2]. Summary by Sections New RMB Loans - In May 2025, new RMB loans totaled 620 billion, with a year-on-year decrease of 330 billion, primarily due to a decline in corporate medium to long-term loans [1][2]. - Short-term loans for enterprises increased by 1,100 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 2,300 billion [2]. Social Financing - New social financing reached 2.29 trillion in May 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 2,271 billion, mainly from government bonds and corporate bonds [1][2]. - Government bond issuance was 1.46 trillion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2,367 billion [1][2]. Monetary Aggregates - M1 growth rate was recorded at 2.3%, while M2 growth rate stood at 7.9%, indicating stable trends in monetary aggregates [1][4][6]. - The report anticipates that the growth rates of monetary aggregates and social financing will stabilize and potentially rebound in the third quarter of 2025 due to low base effects [1]. Deposits - New RMB deposits in May 2025 were 2.18 trillion, with a year-on-year increase of 5,000 billion, driven by corporate and fiscal deposits [1][2].

Investment Rating - The report provides a "Buy" rating for several companies in the automotive sector, indicating a positive outlook for their future performance [7]. Core Insights - The 2025 Hong Kong International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo showcased multiple flying cars and right-hand drive models, highlighting the globalization upgrade of China's automotive supply chain [2][3]. - The event serves as a strategic platform for Chinese automakers to accelerate the internationalization of technology standards and adapt to right-hand drive markets [2]. - The development of low-altitude economy is being supported by regulatory initiatives in Hong Kong, which includes the establishment of a regulatory sandbox to foster innovation and commercialization [2]. - China's automotive exports are projected to reach 6.41 million units in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 23%, with a total export value of $117.4 billion [2]. - The report notes that nearly 40 automotive supply chain and technology companies participated in the expo, indicating a shift towards smart and electric vehicle exports [2]. - Leading automotive manufacturers are increasingly pursuing listings in Hong Kong to diversify risks and enhance supply chain resilience [2]. Summary by Sections Automotive Industry Overview - The report discusses the participation of major Chinese automotive manufacturers at the Hong Kong Auto Expo, including brands like BYD, Chery, and Xpeng, showcasing innovations in electric and flying vehicles [2][3]. Technological Advancements - The introduction of flying cars, such as GAC's GOVY AirCab and Xpeng's "Land Carrier," reflects the industry's push towards low-altitude transportation solutions [2][3]. Export Trends - The report highlights a significant increase in China's automotive exports, particularly in the electric vehicle segment, with 2 million units expected to be exported in 2024 [2]. Market Dynamics - The report emphasizes the trend of Chinese automotive companies listing in Hong Kong to attract international capital and optimize global production networks [2].

Core Insights - The report indicates a continuous adjustment in policies aimed at stabilizing the real estate market, focusing on "stopping the decline and stabilizing" [1][2] - In May 2025, the total sales amount reached 317.7 billion yuan, a month-on-month increase of 2.9% from April's 308.9 billion yuan, with a 17.6% increase in sales for 21 major listed developers [1] - The market share of state-owned enterprises in contract sales slightly decreased to 72.8% in the first five months of 2025 [1] Real Estate Industry Summary - The National Bureau of Statistics reported a narrowing decline in new residential prices in April 2025, with a year-on-year drop of 4.5% and a month-on-month decrease of 0.1% for new homes, while second-hand home prices improved slightly with a year-on-year decline of 6.8% [1] - The report anticipates continued market recovery due to ongoing supportive policies and positive expectations [1] - The demand in the secondary market is expected to improve, while the primary real estate market will remain stable [2] - State-owned enterprise projects are projected to outperform others in sales performance in the second half of 2025 [2] - Long-term investment recommendations include China Resources Land (1109 HK) and Yuexiu Property (123 HK), both of which have demonstrated strong sales performance and execution capabilities in recent years [2]

Group 1: Xpeng Motors - Xpeng G7 officially launched and began pre-sales, featuring the first Turing AI chip, enhancing computing power to L3 level [1] - The G7 offers a range of 702 km and is positioned in the 250,000 RMB electric SUV market, competing with Tesla Model Y and others [1] - The report maintains a "Buy" rating with a target price of 134.69 HKD, anticipating growth in sales, ASP, and gross margin following new model releases [1] Group 2: Battery Industry - China's total battery production and sales reached 123.5 GWh and 123.6 GWh respectively, with year-on-year growth of 47.9% and 58.1% [2] - The installed capacity of power batteries was 57.1 GWh, showing a year-on-year increase of 43.1% and a month-on-month increase of 5.5%, with lithium iron phosphate batteries accounting for 82% of the total [2] - The report indicates a slowdown in export growth due to tariff disruptions but expects a recovery in June [4] Group 3: Solid-State Batteries - The release of standards for solid-state batteries is expected to promote industry advancements [4] - Ningde Times is making progress in lithium metal battery product development, aiming to achieve energy density breakthroughs of over 500 Wh/kg [4] - The report suggests focusing on companies with cost and technological advantages, particularly Ningde Times [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of HKD 134.69, indicating a potential upside of 64.7% from the current price of HKD 81.80 [4][5]. Core Insights - The company has launched the new G7 model, which features the Turing AI chip, achieving over 2200 TOPS of effective computing power, significantly surpassing the industry standard of 80-700 TOPS [1]. - The G7 is positioned as a family SUV with a pre-sale price of RMB 235,800 and is expected to be delivered in Q3 2025, targeting the electric SUV market [1]. - The G7's advanced features include a local deployment of VLA+VLM models for enhanced intelligent driving capabilities and a partnership with Huawei for an AR-HUD system, improving the driving experience [1]. - The company has seen a substantial increase in sales, with a 293% year-on-year growth in new car deliveries, totaling 162,578 units in the first five months of the year [1]. Summary by Sections Product Launch - The G7 model is the first to feature the Turing AI chip, enhancing its intelligent driving capabilities with L3 level computing power [1]. - The vehicle includes a maximum power output of 296 horsepower and a range of 702 km, catering to the needs of tech-savvy families [1]. Market Positioning - The G7 fills a market gap between the G6 and G9 models, targeting young users and families who prioritize technology and comfort [1]. - The competitive landscape includes models such as Tesla Model Y and others, indicating a strong market presence upon launch [1]. Sales Performance - The company has achieved a significant milestone with monthly sales exceeding 30,000 units for seven consecutive months, indicating robust demand for its vehicles [1]. - The report anticipates continued growth in sales, average selling price (ASP), and gross margin with the introduction of new and updated models [1].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to several companies in the battery industry, including CATL, EVE Energy, Guoxuan High-Tech, and others, with target prices indicating potential upside [1][17]. Core Insights - The battery industry continues to experience high growth in installed capacity, with a year-on-year increase of approximately 58% in power battery installation volume as of May 2025 [2]. - The report highlights that the export growth rate has slowed but is expected to recover soon, with May exports reaching 19 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 30% [2]. - CATL's market share in China's power battery installation volume increased by 3.4 percentage points to 42.9% in May 2025, indicating a strong competitive position [2][15]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - In May 2025, China's total power and other battery production/sales reached 123.5 GWh/123.6 GWh, with year-on-year growth of 47.9%/58.1% [2]. - The concentration of power battery installation volume slightly increased, with the top three and five companies holding 72.9% and 82.1% market shares, respectively [2][17]. Company Developments - EVE Energy plans to issue H-shares to enhance its global strategy and improve its capital strength [2]. - CATL has made progress in developing lithium metal battery products, aiming to achieve energy density breakthroughs of over 500 Wh/kg [2]. Market Trends - The report notes that the full solid-state battery standards have been published, which will help accelerate the transformation of industry achievements [2]. - The report anticipates a recovery in exports in June 2025, driven by a partial tariff agreement between China and the U.S. [2].