Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2025-10-24 01:41Core Insights - The software industry in China has shown continuous growth from January to August 2025, with software business revenue reaching 9.64 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.6%, marking six consecutive months of recovery [2][3] - The total profit of the industry reached 1.3186 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 13.0%, which is 0.4 percentage points higher than the revenue growth rate [2][3] Sub-industry Highlights - Domestic Software Growth: Basic software revenue increased by 13.6% year-on-year, 6.7 percentage points higher than in 2024, and 1.0 percentage point above the overall software industry growth rate. This growth is expected to benefit from the demand release in the closing year of the "14th Five-Year Plan" [3] - AI Server Market: The demand for AI servers in China is increasingly concentrated in the internet sector, with a significant impact from the trend of domestic chip localization on market competition. The cloud business of internet companies is expected to see positive growth driven by AI [3] - AI Model Updates: Recent updates in AI models have focused on optimizing compatibility with domestic chips, addressing ecological barriers posed by CUDA, and enhancing hardware-software synergy in the AI industry [4] Investment Recommendations - Companies to watch include EDA firm Huada Jiutian (301269), Runze Technology (300442) with large-scale intelligent computing center delivery plans, and Zhongke Xingtou (688568) actively exploring low-altitude economy and commercial aviation [5]