Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" [1][36]. Core Insights - During the May Day holiday (May 1-5), the total inter-regional population flow is expected to reach 1.467 billion, with a daily average of 293 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 8.0% [3][5]. - Railway passenger volume is projected to be 101.69 million, with a daily average of 20.34 million, up 10.8% year-on-year; civil aviation passenger volume is expected to be 11.14 million, with a daily average of 2.23 million, up 11.8% year-on-year [3][5]. - The travel market is seeing a strong recovery, with significant growth in long-distance travel destinations and a 20% year-on-year increase in outbound travel orders [3][5]. - Alibaba upgraded its instant retail business, Taobao "Xiaoshida," to Taobao "Shangou," which will cover over 50 cities and aims for nationwide coverage by May 6 [3][6]. - In April, Douyin's beauty category GMV reached 17.501 billion, with skincare products accounting for 11.862 billion and makeup products for 4.948 billion [3][8]. Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics: Travel - The May Day holiday is expected to see a total of 1.467 billion inter-regional trips, with significant increases in railway and civil aviation passenger volumes [5]. - Long-distance travel destinations are performing well, with a notable increase in family and pet travel, and a resurgence in cruise travel [3][5]. Industry Dynamics: Retail - Alibaba's Taobao "Shangou" aims to enhance instant retail services by collaborating with Ele.me for subsidies exceeding 10 billion [6]. Industry Dynamics: Beauty - Douyin's beauty category shows strong performance, with a total GMV of 17.501 billion in April, indicating robust market activity [8][9]. - The top 20 beauty brands on Douyin are undergoing changes, with significant self-operated brand representation [8][9]. Company Dynamics: Beauty - MAOGEPING launched a new fragrance series in collaboration with the Palace Museum, showcasing a blend of cultural elements [11][15]. - Huaxi Biological's product "Runbaiyan·Bobo" has been approved as the first Class III medical device for facial skin improvement in China [21][20].
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