Group 1 - The Chinese government has initiated a policy to gradually implement free preschool education, starting with the exemption of care education fees for kindergarten children in their final year, funded by both central and local finances [1][3] - The "Support for Preschool Education Development Fund Management Measures" outlines the implementation of the fee exemption policy, which applies to both public and approved private kindergartens [1][2] - The financial burden of preschool education on families is significant, with 2023 national preschool education expenditure reaching 538.2 billion yuan, where families cover approximately 36% of the costs [2] Group 2 - The free preschool education policy is part of a broader fertility support policy framework aimed at reducing economic burdens on families and promoting a fertility-friendly environment [2][3] - The policy is expected to require an annual fiscal investment of around 45 billion yuan, which may be sourced from the rapid growth in central government education spending [3] - Companies are also contributing to a fertility-friendly society, with over ten firms implementing measures to encourage employee childbirth since 2021 [3] Group 3 - China Oriental Education anticipates a 45%-50% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, driven by a 7% increase in new student registrations and a 10% rise in revenue [4] - New Oriental-S has maintained a target price of 46 HKD per share, with a projected revenue growth of 10% and 14% for the 2026/2027 fiscal years [4][5] - China Education Holdings reported a revenue increase of 11.8% year-on-year, attributed to a rise in student numbers, although net profit decreased by 9.7% [5]
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