Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2026-02-09 12:53Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the positive outlook for the Chinese chemical industry, which is expected to enter a new upward cycle from 2026 to 2028 according to UBS Group's latest research report [1] - The domestic chemical industry is experiencing a continuous push against internal competition policies, including tightening new project approvals and optimizing standards for eliminating outdated capacity, which will enhance supply-side optimization [1] - The China Chemical Industry Index, which includes major sectors like oil and coal chemicals, shows a significant focus on sub-industries with clear supply-demand improvements, making it sensitive to price increase expectations [1] Group 2 - The chemical sector ETF, E Fund (516570), has seen continuous inflows, accumulating over 1.4 billion yuan in net inflows over 16 consecutive trading days, indicating strong investor interest [1] - The report indicates that capital expenditure in the industry is expected to decline by 8% year-on-year in 2025, signaling an end to the phase of disorderly capacity expansion and an increase in corporate self-discipline [1] - The index composition emphasizes sectors that are likely to benefit from supply-side optimization, with basic chemicals accounting for approximately 60% and oil and petrochemicals for about 30% of the index [1]