Group 1 - The report indicates that from the fourth quarter of 2024 to the first half of 2025, China's GDP growth is expected to rebound significantly, driven by government spending expansion, stabilization in real estate sales, and a temporary boost from export demand [2][4][5] - The GDP growth forecast for the second half of 2025 is projected to slow down due to weakening export demand and rising tariff impacts, with GDP growth expected at 4.7% and 4.3% for the third and fourth quarters respectively, leading to an annual growth of 4.9% [2][8][9] - The report highlights that the real estate sector's contribution to GDP is declining, with its share dropping from 13-14% in 2022 to 9-10% in 2024, while the digital economy is growing but still needs to increase its share in the overall economy [4][5][7] Group 2 - The report notes that infrastructure investment and equipment investment are expected to maintain strong growth rates of 9.2% and 15.7% respectively in 2024, with further growth projected in the first half of 2025 [5][9] - The export environment is anticipated to face challenges, with a significant drop in exports to the US due to increased tariffs, which are expected to remain around 44.5% [33][34][38] - The report emphasizes the need for a balance between stabilizing growth and controlling inflation, particularly as the real estate sector continues to contract, impacting overall economic performance [7][9]

Index Performance - The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed at 25,562, up 0.7% for the day and 27.4% year-to-date[2] - The MSCI China Index increased by 0.4%, with a year-to-date growth of 25.4%[2] - The KOSPI index showed significant growth, up 33.8% year-to-date, closing at 3,210[2] Commodity Price Performance - Brent Crude oil prices rose by 2.9% to $70 per barrel, but are down 3.1% year-to-date[3] - Gold prices decreased by 0.7% to $3,315 per ounce, with a year-to-date increase of 26.3%[3] - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) surged by 126.5% year-to-date, remaining stable at 2,258[3] Economic Outlook - China's GDP growth is projected at 4.9% for the year, with Q3 and Q4 expected to grow at 4.7% and 4.3% respectively[6] - Manufacturing investment is anticipated to slow from 7.5% in H1 to 3.6% in H2, while infrastructure investment is expected to decrease from 8.9% to 6.8%[6] - Consumer retail sales are forecasted to grow by 4.3% in H2, with an annual growth of 4.6%[6] Monetary Policy Insights - There is potential for a 50 basis point reduction in reserve requirements, with an expected interest rate cut of 10-15 basis points in H2[7] - Fiscal policy may see optimization in the use of existing funds and an increase in policy financial tools, though aggressive new debt issuance is not anticipated[7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for the real estate sector, indicating a positive outlook for investment opportunities in this industry [4]. Core Insights - Recent policies in Chengdu and Jinan aim to stimulate the housing market by easing restrictions on property sales and lowering down payment ratios for second homes [3]. - New home transaction volume has shown signs of recovery, with a month-on-month increase in transaction area and a narrowing year-on-year decline [17][18]. - The report highlights a significant increase in domestic bond issuance by real estate companies, indicating improved market confidence [15]. Summary by Sections 1. Key City New Home Market, Second-hand Home Market, and Inventory Tracking - New home transaction area in 40 cities increased by 6.9% month-on-month, while the year-on-year decline narrowed to 9.6% [18]. - Second-hand home transaction area decreased by 2.2% month-on-month, with a year-on-year decline of 11.1% [18]. - New home inventory area increased by 0.2% month-on-month but decreased by 16.0% year-on-year, with a de-stocking period of 17.7 months [44]. 2. Land Market Tracking - Total land transaction area across 100 cities increased by 9.8% month-on-month but decreased by 3.0% year-on-year [15]. - The total land transaction price fell by 7.8% month-on-month and 25.9% year-on-year, with an average floor price of 1598.3 yuan per square meter [15]. 3. Policy Overview - Chengdu's new policy allows for phased cancellation of housing sales restrictions starting July 21, 2025, and Jinan has introduced favorable policies for affordable housing [3]. 4. Sector Performance Review - The real estate sector's absolute return was 4.1%, up by 6.2 percentage points from the previous week, while relative return compared to the CSI 300 index was 2.4%, an increase of 5.6 percentage points [15]. 5. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on four main lines of investment: established firms in core cities, smaller firms with significant breakthroughs, companies with strategic changes, and real estate brokerage firms benefiting from the second-hand market recovery [15].

Group 1: Profit Trends - In the first half of 2025, the total profit of industrial enterprises decreased by 1.8% year-on-year, amounting to 34,365.0 billion yuan, with the decline rate expanding by 0.7 percentage points compared to January-May[1] - In June 2025, industrial enterprise profits fell by 4.3% year-on-year, but the decline rate narrowed by 4.8 percentage points compared to May[1] - The profit margin for industrial enterprises was 5.2%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from January-May[1] Group 2: Revenue and Costs - Industrial enterprises' operating revenue grew by 2.5% year-on-year, with a revenue per 100 yuan of assets reaching 73.9 yuan, an increase of 1.0 yuan from January-May[1] - Operating costs increased by 2.8% year-on-year, with the growth rate still outpacing that of operating revenue, indicating ongoing cost pressures on profitability[1] - The average recovery period for accounts receivable was 69.8 days, a decrease of 0.7 days compared to January-May[15] Group 3: Sector Performance - The mining sector's profit share has been declining, with a 30.3% year-on-year decrease in profits, contributing negatively to the overall profit growth of industrial enterprises by 5.3 percentage points[8] - Manufacturing profits increased by 4.5% year-on-year, although the growth rate decreased by 0.9 percentage points compared to January-May, indicating some support for overall profitability[9] - High-tech manufacturing contributed positively to profit growth, adding 1.8 percentage points to the cumulative year-on-year profit growth of industrial enterprises[9] Group 4: Price Factors and Economic Outlook - Price factors are currently the main drag on industrial enterprise profitability, with the Producer Price Index (PPI) for production materials showing a year-on-year decline of 3.2%[5] - The Central Financial and Economic Committee's recent meeting emphasized the need to address low-price competition and improve product quality, which may help boost industrial product prices in the future[2] - Risks include potential overseas recession and geopolitical uncertainties, which could impact the industrial sector's performance[18]

Investment Rating - The report rates the transportation industry as "Outperform" [1] Core Views - The construction of the Yarlung Zangbo River hydropower station is expected to boost transportation demand in the western region [2][21] - Volant Aviation secured a significant order worth $1.75 billion for 500 eVTOL aircraft [2][14] - Oil transportation rates have declined, with the U.S. shipping rates also showing a downward trend [2][12] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Hot Events - Oil transportation rates have decreased, with the China Import Crude Oil Index dropping by 10.4% to 944.92 points [2][12] - Volant Aviation signed a tripartite agreement to deliver 500 VE25-100 eVTOLs, totaling $1.75 billion [2][14] - The Yarlung Zangbo River hydropower project, with a total investment of 1.2 trillion yuan, is expected to enhance transportation demand in the western region [2][21] 2. Industry High-Frequency Data Tracking - In June 2025, the domestic cargo flight volume increased by 9.42% year-on-year, while international flights rose by 32.87% [23][33] - The express delivery business volume in June 2025 reached 16.87 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 15.78% [2][52] - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) rose by 9.99% week-on-week, indicating a recovery in dry bulk shipping rates [2][43] 3. Investment Recommendations - Focus on the equipment and manufacturing export chain, recommending companies like COSCO Shipping and China Merchants Energy Shipping [3] - Pay attention to the transportation demand increase driven by the Yarlung Zangbo River hydropower project, with a focus on companies like Sichuan Chengyu and Chongqing Port [3] - Explore investment opportunities in the low-altitude economy, recommending CITIC Offshore Helicopter [3]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market," indicating that the industry index is expected to perform better than the benchmark index over the next 6-12 months [41]. Core Insights - The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2025) opened on July 26, focusing on AI applications, including embodied intelligence, intelligent agents, and AI glasses, which received significant attention [11][16]. - Unitree Technology launched its third humanoid robot, Unitree R1, which features 26 joints and is priced starting at 39,900 yuan, aimed at providing a development platform for AI developers and educational scenarios [17][20]. - The Q2 2025 fund holding report for the computer industry shows a slight increase in the fund holding ratio to 2.46%, with significant changes in the top ten heavy stocks compared to Q1 2025 [21]. Summary by Sections Company Dynamics - Nanjing Information plans to sign a three-year framework contract with its controlling shareholder for a total integrated procurement project, with an estimated total amount of 58.27 million yuan [3]. - New Beiyang's subsidiary won a bid for a cash machine procurement project for China Construction Bank, covering the period from 2025 to 2028 [3]. Investment Recommendations - Companies to watch in the AI application sector include iFlytek, Kingsoft Office, Hehe Information, Dingjie Smart, and Hengsheng Electronics [4]. - Companies in the humanoid robot supply chain to consider include Tuolisi, Hongsoft Technology, Zhongke Chuangda, Softcom Power, and Suochen Technology [4]. Industry News - The AI server market is projected to see a decrease in the share of purchased Nvidia/AMD chips from approximately 63% in 2024 to about 42% by 2025, with domestic chips expected to grow to 40% [25]. - The AI industry in China has surpassed 700 billion yuan, indicating a significant expansion in the digital economy [27][28].

Group 1: Market Outlook - The report maintains an optimistic outlook for the Hong Kong stock market in the second half of 2025, predicting a potential upward trend for the Hang Seng Index, which is expected to reach 27,500 points by the end of December 2025, based on a forecasted P/E ratio of 12.2 times [2][30] - The Chinese decision-makers are expected to implement incremental policies to strengthen domestic circulation, promote supply-side reforms, and expand domestic consumption demand [2][30] - The report highlights attractive valuation levels in the current Hong Kong stock market, suggesting that the market is currently in a historically lower valuation range compared to previous years [2][31] Group 2: Sector Performance - In the first half of 2025, the Hong Kong stock market outperformed other major global markets, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 20.0% and the Hang Seng Tech Index by 18.68% [3][4] - The healthcare, materials, and information technology sectors showed strong performance, with respective increases of 47.7%, 45.6%, and 29.8% [4][7] - The report notes that the premium of A-shares over H-shares has decreased, indicating a narrowing gap in valuations between the two markets [4][16] Group 3: Investment Opportunities - Key investment opportunities are identified in areas such as supply-side reform, infrastructure development, and consumer-driven companies, particularly those with low valuations and high dividend yields [2][30] - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on leading consumer companies and domestic brands that are benefiting from accelerated domestic substitution processes [2][30] - The ongoing infrastructure projects, such as the construction of the largest hydropower station in China, are expected to benefit related sectors, including construction, machinery, and materials [2][38] Group 4: Capital Market Dynamics - The Hong Kong capital market remains liquid, with significant inflows from southbound trading, which accounted for 22.1% of total market turnover by June 30, 2025 [17][23] - The report indicates that the IPO financing amount in Hong Kong reached $141 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 695% year-on-year increase, positioning Hong Kong as the top global IPO market [17][23] - The report also highlights the impact of geopolitical risks on market sentiment, noting that companies with mainland backgrounds dominate the Hong Kong market, comprising 80.97% of total market capitalization [24]

Macro Economic Overview - The report highlights that the upcoming US tariff policy is expected to have a substantial impact on the global economy, with a recommended asset allocation order of equities > commodities > bonds > currencies [1][2] - The report notes a rise in risk appetite for RMB assets, with the CSI 300 index increasing by 1.69% and coking coal futures surging by 32.60% [1][11] Economic Data and Performance - In June, profits of industrial enterprises above designated size fell by 4.3% year-on-year, indicating a contraction in the industrial sector [4][18] - The report mentions that the fiscal revenue for the first half of the year reached 11.56 trillion yuan, with tax revenue showing a continuous increase for three months [18] Asset Allocation Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on the implementation of "incremental" policies for equities, while recommending a lower allocation to bonds due to potential short-term impacts from the "stock-bond seesaw" effect [3][12] - For commodities, the report advises maintaining a standard allocation while monitoring the progress of fiscal incremental policies [3][12] Market Trends - The report indicates that the A-share market saw a broad increase, with the leading index being the Shanghai 380, which rose by 3.48% [35] - The report also notes that the automotive sector is expected to maintain good growth momentum, supported by policies such as "trade-in" incentives [31][37] Bond Market Insights - The bond market experienced an upward adjustment in yields, with the ten-year government bond yield rising by 7 basis points to 1.73% [41][43] - The report highlights that the central bank is likely to maintain a stable interest rate environment, with potential room for further monetary easing in the second half of the year [43]

Daily Spotlight 28 July 2025 Michael MENG (852) 3988 6433 michael.meng@bocigroup.com Index Performance | | Last close | % 1D | % YTD | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | HSI | 25,388 | (1.1) | 26.6 | | HSCEI | 9,150 | (1.2) | 25.5 | | HSCCI | 4,322 | (0.3) | 14.3 | | MSCI HK | 13,154 | (0.8) | 24.5 | | MSCI CHINA | 81 | (1.1) | 25.0 | | FTSE CHINA A50 | 13,965 | (0.6) | 3.3 | | CSI 300 | 4,127 | (0.5) | 4.9 | | TWSE | 23,364 | (0.0) | 1.4 | | SENSEX | 82,184 | (0.7) | 5.2 | | NIKKEI 225 | 41,456 | (0.9) | 3.9 | | ...

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