Changjiang Securities·2026-01-07 10:46Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the communication industry [10]. Core Insights - In the 53rd week of 2025, the communication sector experienced a decline of 1.26%, ranking 24th among primary industries in the Yangtze River region. However, since the beginning of 2025, the sector has risen by 84.79%, ranking 1st among primary industries [2][5]. - SoftBank Group has made an additional investment of $22.5 billion in OpenAI, fulfilling its $40 billion investment commitment, increasing its stake to approximately 11%, making it the second-largest shareholder. This funding will primarily support the expansion of OpenAI's large model training and inference capabilities [6][8]. - Meta Platforms has announced the acquisition of AI Agent startup Manus for over $2 billion, marking its third-largest acquisition in history. Manus has processed over 147 trillion tokens and created more than 80 million virtual computer instances, with a revenue run rate exceeding $125 million as of mid-December 2025 [7][8]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The communication sector's performance in the 53rd week of 2025 showed a decline of 1.26%, while it has increased by 84.79% since the start of the year, leading the primary industries [2][5]. Company Developments - SoftBank's total investment in OpenAI has reached $41 billion, with a focus on enhancing AI capabilities and infrastructure [6]. - Meta's acquisition of Manus is aimed at leveraging AI technology to enhance user engagement across its platforms [7]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends several companies within the communication sector, including: - Telecom Operators: China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom - Optical Modules: Zhongji Xuchuang, Xinyi Sheng, Tianfu Communication - Liquid Cooling: Invec - AI Applications: Boshi Jie, Heertai, Tuobang Co., Yiyuan Communication - Satellite Applications: Huace Navigation, Haige Communication [8].