Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-05-21 04:57Market Performance - Major stock indices in China saw significant gains, with the North China 50 Index rising over 1% to reach a new high [1] - The FTSE China A50 Index futures increased by more than 1%, while the offshore RMB appreciated by 101 points against the USD, currently at 7.2041 [2] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed up 0.38% at 3393.49 points, with the Shenzhen Component Index up 0.53% and the ChiNext Index up 0.99% [2] Sector Highlights - The coal sector showed strong performance, with companies like Dayou Energy and Jinkong Coal Industry hitting the daily limit, and Shanmei International rising nearly 6% [2] - The solid-state battery concept gained traction, with companies like Lingpai Technology and Ningde Times seeing significant price increases, with Lingpai Technology hitting a 20% limit up [2][4] - The innovative drug sector remained active, with Shuyitai and SanSheng Guojian both hitting the daily limit, and SaiSheng Pharmaceutical rising over 12% [7] Company Developments - Ningde Times, which recently listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, saw its stock rise by over 9% during trading [3] - Bubble Mart reached a new historical high, with its stock price rising over 5% to 220 HKD per share, bringing its market capitalization close to 300 billion HKD [10] - Bubble Mart's Labubu 3.0 product has gained immense popularity globally, leading to long queues in stores and significant price premiums on secondary markets [12] Industry Trends - The solid-state battery sector is identified as a core focus within the lithium battery industry, with companies actively launching new products and materials seeing increased demand [6] - The innovative drug market in China is projected to grow from 132.5 billion USD in 2019 to 159.2 billion USD by 2024, maintaining a global market share of around 15% [9]