
Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the communication industry, indicating expected performance above the market benchmark by more than 10% [5][53]. Core Insights - The global cloud service provider (CSP) AI arms race is accelerating, benefiting the computing infrastructure development, which is considered a primary growth area. Key recommendations include focusing on optical devices and modules, communication equipment, liquid cooling solutions, and edge computing [4][50]. - The three major telecom operators are viewed as important assets for dividend allocation, with stable operations and increasing dividend payout ratios, suggesting a long-term investment strategy in these operators [4][50]. - The report highlights significant advancements in AI computing infrastructure, including Alibaba's launch of the new generation of AI servers and Nvidia's substantial investment in OpenAI, which is expected to deploy at least 10GW of Nvidia systems [2][3][4]. Summary by Sections Industry News Tracking - Alibaba Cloud launched the new generation of the "Panjun 128" ultra-node AI server, which supports 128 AI computing chips per cabinet and achieves a power density of 350kW [2][12]. - ZTE showcased a super-node server supporting 64 GPUs and introduced its self-developed 51.2T switching chip [3][29]. - Nvidia announced a $100 billion investment in OpenAI, with plans to deploy 10GW of systems, marking a historic investment in AI infrastructure [3][4]. Market Performance Review - The communication index fell by 0.28% this week, while the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index rose by 1.07%, resulting in a relative return of -1.35% [3][41]. - Within the sector, fiber optic cables, communication equipment manufacturers, and IDC showed relatively strong performance [3][41]. Company Earnings Forecast and Investment Ratings - Key companies such as China Mobile, Zhongji Xuchuang, and ZTE are rated as "Outperform" with projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 estimated at 6.72, 8.08, and 1.79 respectively [5][49]. - The report provides a detailed earnings forecast for various companies, indicating a positive outlook for the communication sector [49]. Investment Recommendations - The report emphasizes the importance of continuously monitoring the development of AI computing infrastructure and suggests a focus on specific companies such as China Mobile, Zhongji Xuchuang, ZTE, and Guanghetong for investment opportunities [4][50].