Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-21 08:14Group 1 - Software concept stocks rose in early trading, with China Software up over 5%, and other companies like Hengsheng Electronics and Zhinan Compass rising over 4% [1] - The ETF tracking the CSI Software Index increased by approximately 2% due to market influence [1] Group 2 - The CSI Software Index selects listed companies involved in software development to reflect the overall performance of this sector [2] - Institutions indicate that the need for self-controllable basic software is essential for national security and sustainable industrial development amid increasing global tech competition [2] - Basic software companies are expected to face higher technical requirements and stronger competitive pressure, but this also presents more market opportunities [2] - With the ongoing push for domestic substitution and the deepening of financial services in the industrial chain, basic software companies are likely to transition from "catching up" to "keeping pace" and eventually to "leading," providing solid technical support for China's new industrialization and high-quality development [2]