Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-22 01:33Group 1 - China Duty Free Group (中国中免) opened over 3% higher, currently up 3.68% at HKD 73.3, with a trading volume of HKD 3.775 million [1] - On December 18, the Hainan Free Trade Port officially launched its full island closure, with duty-free shopping amounting to CNY 161 million, 24,800 shoppers, and 118,000 items sold, representing year-on-year increases of 61%, 53.1%, and 25.5% respectively [1] - Sanya's duty-free sales on the first day of the closure reached CNY 118 million, indicating strong performance in the region [1] Group 2 - Industrial analysis from Industrial Securities suggests that the opening of new city duty-free stores in Q3 and Q4 will enhance customer flow through duty-free and taxable sales, achieving comprehensive customer coverage [1] - The optimization of duty-free policies, including those for offshore and city stores, is expected to expand store coverage, broaden customer base, increase sales range and categories, and simplify certain approval processes, contributing to sales growth [1] - The current structure of the duty-free sector is relatively favorable, with fundamentals showing signs of recovery, and future policy benefits are anticipated to act as catalysts for growth [1]