Group 1 - The China Coal Transportation and Marketing Association held a meeting emphasizing the need to maintain safety and stability, improve coal supply quality, and promote market balance amid changing external conditions [1] - The meeting highlighted the severe imbalance in coal supply and demand, urging coal enterprises to adhere to long-term contracts and enhance management practices to ensure contract fulfillment [1] - With the arrival of high temperatures, coastal power plants are experiencing increased daily coal consumption and declining inventory, leading to a forecast of rising coal prices due to imminent replenishment needs [1] Group 2 - Guotai Junan Securities reported that the rapid growth of renewable energy installations and generation is increasingly squeezing coal power, raising concerns about potential negative growth for coal power in the future [2] - The firm predicts that starting in 2025, with new policies for renewable energy and considering the current pressure on the grid, the marginal impact on coal power will weaken, with a potential demand turning point for coal expected around 2027 [2] Group 3 - Related Hong Kong-listed companies in the coal industry include China Coal Energy (01898), Yancoal Australia (03668), Yanzhou Coal Mining Company (01171), China Shenhua Energy (01088), and China Qinfa (00866) [3]