CSC(601066) 智通财经网·2025-04-01 00:13Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is initiating strategic restructuring of state-owned automobile enterprises to create a world-class automotive group with global competitiveness and independent core technologies, leading the smart connected transformation [1][2] Group 1: Industry Trends - The automotive sector is experiencing a surge in demand due to the ongoing vehicle replacement policy and the upcoming Shanghai Auto Show in 2025, leading to a period of intensive new car releases by major manufacturers [1][2] - The stock market for the automotive sector has recently entered a correction phase, with significant fluctuations observed in the past two weeks, particularly among high-performing stocks that have seen declines of approximately 20%-30% from their peaks [3] Group 2: Company Developments - Xiaomi announced a placement of 800 million shares at HKD 53.25 per share, raising HKD 42.5 billion, while the automotive sector is facing a pullback [2] - Huawei's new car models, including the AITO M8 and the AITO S9 range extender, have received strong market interest, with pre-orders for the M8 surpassing 80,000 units [2] - The company expects continued strong performance from the automotive sector throughout the year, with a focus on identifying investment opportunities in companies with solid earnings support and new technology [3]