Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry, but it provides insights into the performance of various sectors within the equipment manufacturing industry, indicating a mixed outlook for different segments [1][7]. Core Insights - The domestic engineering machinery market is experiencing a short-term decline in activity, with May 2025 data showing a 3.86% year-on-year decrease in average working hours and a 5.01 percentage point drop in operating rates [2][10]. - The automotive sector shows resilience, with a 6% year-on-year increase in daily retail sales of passenger cars during the last week of May 2025, supported by promotional strategies from manufacturers [2][10]. - In the photovoltaic sector, prices for battery cells and modules have stabilized, but demand remains weak, particularly for photovoltaic glass, which is experiencing price declines due to reduced purchasing from downstream component manufacturers [2][10]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - From June 3 to June 6, 2025, the indices for machinery equipment, power equipment, and automotive sectors changed by 0.93%, 1.38%, and 0.17% respectively, ranking 19th, 14th, and 25th among 31 primary industries [7][10]. Industry News and Key Company Announcements - As of April 2025, China's renewable energy generation capacity reached 2.017 billion kilowatts, a 58% year-on-year increase, with wind, solar, and nuclear power surpassing thermal power capacity [2][18]. - A humanoid robot manufacturer has completed a Series A financing round exceeding 100 million RMB, indicating growing investment in robotics [2][18]. - China National Power Engineering Group signed a 1GW project order in Azerbaijan, highlighting international expansion in renewable energy projects [2][20].