Investment Focus - The report highlights that U.S.-China trade frictions have escalated ahead of the Spain meeting, with the U.S. adding 23 Chinese entities to its Entity List and China initiating an anti-dumping investigation on U.S. analog chips [1][11] - Despite the escalation, the subsequent U.S.-China meeting showed moderate progress, particularly in TikTok negotiations, but no substantial breakthroughs were achieved on core issues [1][11] - The report anticipates that market catalysts in the next phase will rely more on domestic policy signals rather than international negotiations [1][11] Trade Tensions - Recent U.S. tariffs on heavy trucks, cabinets, furniture, and pharmaceuticals not manufactured domestically have intensified trade tensions, with China responding with countermeasures against six U.S. companies [2][12] - The U.S. House released a report proposing nine regulatory measures on semiconductor exports to China, further escalating the situation [2][12] - Trump's threats of additional tariffs and export controls indicate a hardline stance, yet he has not canceled the planned leaders' meeting, suggesting some flexibility remains [2][12] Market Conditions - The current trade friction occurs at higher index levels compared to previous tariff phases, with large-cap blue chips still at low valuations, particularly in financials, consumption, and property sectors [3][13] - The report notes a significant decline in uncertainty regarding tariff outcomes, with a higher likelihood of compromise from Trump based on power dynamics and interests [3][13] - Confidence in China's technological self-sufficiency has increased, enhancing its resilience against trade shocks [3][13] Sector Performance - The technology sector in Hong Kong and A-shares has experienced significant volatility after prior strong rallies, with expectations of a near-term phase of consolidation and divergence [4][15] - Market style rotation is emerging, with defensive consumption and property stocks stabilizing while high-flying tech and new-energy sectors face fluctuations [4][15] - The report suggests a potential shift towards large-cap stocks, as the performance gap between CSI 300 and CSI 500 has converged to zero, indicating room for CSI 300 to catch up [4][15] Future Outlook - If Chinese equities open sharply lower, an oversold rebound may occur, but uncertainties surrounding the U.S.-China leaders' meeting are likely to keep markets rangebound through October [5][16] - The Fourth Plenary Session in late October is expected to clarify policy direction, which could help the market regain upward momentum as trade tensions ease [5][16] - Sector allocation is shifting towards dividends and low-valued blue chips, which are expected to act as stabilizers during market pullbacks, with rare earths and domestic demand themes likely to benefit from trade frictions [5][18]
中美摩擦加剧下的阶段震荡:短期波动不改上行趋势
Haitong Securities International·2025-10-12 10:32