Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-22 01:57Core Viewpoint - The report highlights that the Chinese PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and CCL (Copper Clad Laminate) industries are experiencing a dual trend of "acceleration and scaling" driven by the AI infrastructure boom, benefiting leading companies through specification upgrades, increased shipment volumes, and capacity expansion [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Jiantao's stock prices have risen, with Jiantao Laminated Board (01888) up by 5.47% to HKD 15.23 and Jiantao Group (00148) up by 1.67% to HKD 31.62 [1] - Jiantao has implemented price increases three times in August, October, and December, with an additional unexpected price hike in December, indicating a positive pricing cycle across the entire industry chain driven by AI demand [1] Group 2: Industry Trends - According to Goldman Sachs, the PCB and CCL industries are benefiting from a robust growth cycle due to AI infrastructure, leading to significant growth opportunities for top-tier companies [1] - The industry is entering a favorable price increase cycle, with Jiantao positioned as an integrated leader benefiting from price hikes across copper foil, electronic cloth, and copper clad laminates [1]