Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-05 12:24Group 1 - Yum China reported a strong financial performance for the year 2025, with operating profit reaching $1.3 billion, reflecting an 11% year-on-year growth [1][3] - The company opened 1,706 new stores in 2025, expanding its network to 18,101 locations across over 2,500 cities in China [1][3] - In Q4 2025, Yum China's operating profit saw a significant increase of 25% year-on-year, with same-store sales growing for the third consecutive quarter [1][3] Group 2 - The Ministry of Commerce and nine other agencies issued a notice regarding the "2026 Spring Festival Special Activity Plan," promoting various food-related events to enhance consumer engagement during the holiday [1][3] - The plan includes initiatives such as launching New Year's Eve dinner packages, organizing food festivals, and encouraging local food markets to attract more consumers [1][3] - Huachuang Securities highlighted that the upcoming Spring Festival consumption season is expected to see strong recovery, driven by government-led consumption policies and diverse promotional activities [2][4] - The Hong Kong Stock Connect Consumption ETF closely tracks the consumption theme index, which includes leading companies in traditional service sectors and high-growth assets, with a rolling P/E ratio of 17.9 and a dividend yield of 3.6% as of February 4 [2][4]