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Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Outperform the Market - A" for the coal industry [6]. Core Viewpoints - The coal industry is expected to remain a cornerstone of energy supply in China, with supply-demand dynamics improving and supporting higher coal prices [4]. - In 2025, coal prices are projected to show a trend of decline followed by recovery, driven by seasonal demand and supply constraints [1][12]. - The supply of raw coal has been contracting since July 2025, leading to a tighter supply-demand balance, with an annual production target of approximately 4.8 billion tons [2]. Summary by Sections 1. 2025 Price Review - Thermal coal prices rebounded to new highs in 2025 due to supply constraints and recovering demand [1][16]. - Coking coal prices saw strong increases in the second half of 2025, driven by supply tightening and increased demand from steel production [14]. 2. 2025 Supply and Demand Review - Domestic raw coal supply showed a "high before low" trend, with a total production of 3.57 billion tons from January to September 2025, a year-on-year increase of 2.7% [18]. - The total coal import volume for 2025 is expected to be below 500 million tons, significantly lower than in 2024, with thermal coal imports down by 12.5% [26][32]. - Electricity demand from thermal power is expected to see slight growth in 2026, while non-electric demand from coal chemical industries remains robust [3][48]. 3. 2026 Supply and Demand Outlook - The coal price center is expected to maintain a high level in 2026, with potential for upward movement due to ongoing supply constraints and gradual energy structure transformation [3][4]. - The supply of thermal coal is projected to improve, with a slight increase in demand expected, particularly from the chemical sector [3][70]. 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with high long-term contract ratios for stable profits, such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and China Coal Energy [4]. - It also highlights cyclical stocks like Yancoal Energy and Jinzhong Coal, as well as integrated coal-electricity companies like Xinji Energy and Huaihe Energy [4].