Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-22 13:52Group 1: Market Performance - A-share market experienced dramatic closing performance on July 22, with multiple sectors suddenly surging, particularly the engineering machinery sector, which saw a closing increase of over 6% [1] - Major companies like Sany Heavy Industry reached the limit-up, while Zoomlion's stock rose nearly 8% [1] Group 2: Steel and Cement Sectors - The steel sector also showed strong performance, with companies like Xining Special Steel and Liugang Co. hitting the limit-up [3] - Cement stocks experienced a surge, with Anhui Conch Cement reaching the limit-up for two consecutive trading days, alongside other companies like Huaxin Cement and Tibet Tianlu [3] Group 3: Hydropower Project Impact - The Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project commenced on July 19, with a total investment of approximately 1.2 trillion yuan, aiming to build five cascade power stations with an installed capacity of 60 to 81 million kilowatts and an annual power generation of 300 billion kilowatt-hours [4] - The project is expected to significantly boost demand for engineering machinery, particularly earth-moving, concrete, lifting, foundation construction, and tunnel excavation machinery [4] Group 4: Industry Chain Benefits - The steel industry is projected to benefit directly from the project, with an estimated steel consumption exceeding 2 million tons due to the massive earthworks and concrete pouring required [5] - The project is a national strategic initiative that will stimulate demand across various sectors, including hydropower construction, infrastructure, ultra-high voltage transmission, equipment manufacturing, and cement supply [5] - The implementation of the project is expected to enhance construction in hydropower infrastructure, driving demand for materials like cement, water-reducing agents, and explosives [5]