Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-06-22 10:38Group 1: General Automation Equipment - In May 2025, the production of metal cutting machine tools in China was approximately 67,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 6.3%, with a month-on-month decline of 9.3 percentage points [1] - The cumulative production from January to May 2025 reached about 332,000 units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 13.3%, with a month-on-month decline of 3.5 percentage points [1] - The production of industrial robots in May 2025 was around 69,000 units, showing a year-on-year increase of 35.5%, but a month-on-month decline of 16.0 percentage points [1] Group 2: Engineering Machinery - In May 2025, the total sales of six types of engineering machinery, including excavators and forklifts, showed varied performance, with excavators up 2.1% and forklifts up 11.8% year-on-year [2] - Conversely, six other types, including truck cranes and aerial work platforms, experienced declines, with truck cranes down 20.3% year-on-year [2] - Domestic demand for engineering machinery appeared weak in May, attributed to insufficient project funding and adverse weather conditions affecting operational rates [2] Group 3: Investment Recommendations - The manufacturing PMI in China rose by 0.5 percentage points to 49.5% in May 2025, indicating a gradual improvement in manufacturing conditions [3] - The ongoing improvement in U.S.-China relations is expected to support continued growth in exports, further enhancing manufacturing sentiment [3] - The mechanical industry is rated as "buy," with a focus on engineering machinery companies benefiting from recovering domestic demand and sustained export growth [3]