Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" recommendation for the automotive industry, focusing on new energy vehicles and related technologies [1]. Core Insights - The automotive market is currently experiencing a cautious atmosphere, with stakeholders observing the recovery of terminal demand and the impact of policies and costs on profitability. Short-term fluctuations in the non-ferrous sector are affecting pricing negotiations in the upstream and midstream segments. The report suggests monitoring factors that could lead to a rebound in vehicle sales in Q1, including retail and export performance, while remaining optimistic about the automotive parts sector, particularly in areas like intelligent driving, liquid cooling, and robotics [1][3]. Data Tracking - In late January, the industry discount rate decreased to 9.5%, showing a year-on-year increase of 0.6 percentage points but a month-on-month decrease of 0.1 percentage points. The average discount amount was 21,541 yuan, up by 1,294 yuan year-on-year but down by 718 yuan month-on-month [3]. - December saw a decline in wholesale and retail sales of passenger vehicles, with wholesale sales at 2.85 million units, down 8.7% year-on-year and 6.3% month-on-month. Retail sales of domestic passenger vehicles were 2.28 million units, down 16.8% year-on-year but up 13.7% month-on-month [3]. - The report highlights specific automotive companies to watch, including Geely, JAC Motors, and BYD, with Geely being favored due to its low valuation and expected better-than-expected performance in domestic sales [5]. Industry News - In January, the China Passenger Car Association reported that the automotive industry generated revenues of 1,117.96 billion yuan in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 7.1%, while costs rose by 8.1% to 984.98 billion yuan, resulting in a profit of 46.1 billion yuan, up 0.6% [31]. - The report notes significant developments in the electric vehicle sector, including a partnership between a Vietnamese manufacturer and BYD to establish a commercial electric vehicle battery factory, and the launch of new electric models by various companies [31][32]. - The report also mentions the implementation of new national standards for automotive steering systems and automatic emergency braking systems, which are expected to enhance safety and technology in the industry [31][32].

Core Viewpoint - The market remains cautious, observing the recovery of terminal demand and the impact of policies and costs on profitability, with increased volatility in the non-ferrous sector affecting short-term pricing in the upstream and midstream segments [1] Investment Recommendations - **Complete Vehicles**: Recommended stocks include Geely Automobile, JAC Motors, and BYD. Geely is favored due to its low valuation of over 6 times, with expectations of better-than-expected domestic profitability. JAC's S800 model shows stable order performance, and the company plans to launch 2-3 new models this year [2] - **Auto Parts**: - Robotics sector continues to be a catalyst, with recommendations for Foresight Technology, Minth Group, Top Group, Yinlun Machinery, Haoneng Co., Shuanghuan Transmission, and New Spring Co., with a suggestion to pay attention to Joyson Electronics - AI/Smart Driving is a key area with potential supply order catalysts from policy support and Nvidia's involvement, recommending Horizon Robotics and Hesai Technology, while suggesting to monitor SOTERIA, Black Sesame Technologies, and Pony.ai - Liquid cooling orders are clear, with continued recommendations for Minth Group, Yinlun Machinery, and Lingyun Industrial, and a suggestion to watch Feilong Co. [2] - **Heavy Trucks**: Weichai Power has shown strong performance, reflecting market recognition of its position in AIDC diesel engines and natural gas generators, with continued recommendations. Concerns over short-term shareholder reductions in China National Heavy Duty Truck have dissipated, suggesting a focus on fundamentals [2] Data Tracking - In late January, industry discounts decreased month-on-month, with a discount rate of 9.5%, up 0.6 percentage points year-on-year and down 0.1 percentage points month-on-month. The discount amount was 21,541 yuan, up 1,294 yuan year-on-year and down 718 yuan month-on-month [3] - December wholesale and retail sales of passenger vehicles declined year-on-year, with wholesale sales at 2.85 million units, down 8.7% year-on-year and 6.3% month-on-month. Retail sales of domestic passenger vehicles were 2.28 million units, down 16.8% year-on-year but up 13.7% month-on-month [3] Market Performance - The automotive sector saw a decline of 5.12% this week, ranking 28th out of 29 sectors. The overall index performance included a decrease of 0.44% for the Shanghai Composite Index, an increase of 0.08% for the CSI 300, and a decrease of 0.09% for the ChiNext Index. The automotive index's performance included a drop of 5.12% for the automotive sector, 6.70% for parts, 3.64% for passenger vehicles, 1.10% for commercial vehicles, and 3.42% for circulation services [6]

行业研究 证 券 研 究 报 告 汽车 2026 年 02 月 01 日 汽车行业周报（20260126-20260201） 有色波动影响中上游短期议价，继续看好新产 推荐（维持） 业方向 1 月下旬行业折扣环比下降（油车为主）。折扣率 9.5%，同比+0.6PP（1/25），环比-0.1PP （1/10）。折扣金额 21,541 元，同比+1,294 元（1/25），环比-718 元（1/10）。折扣率变 动环比较大的主流品牌：WEY+1.6PP、北京奔驰-1.5PP、上汽通用别克-1.3PP、长安启源 +1.2PP、长安马自达-0.8PP。 12 月乘用车批发、零售销量同比下滑。12 月乘用车批发 285 万辆，同比-8.7%，环比- 6.3%，狭义乘用车批发 283 万辆，同比-8.4%，环比-6.1%；国产乘用车零售 228 万辆， 同比-16.8%，环比+13.7%；乘用车出口销量 64 万辆，同比+50.5%，环比+2.8%；估算库 存变动-7.4 万辆，同比-4 万辆，环比-48 万辆。 截至 2026 年 1 月 30 日， 证监会审核华创证券投资咨询业务资格批文号：证监许可（2009）121 ...

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The competition for AI traffic entry among internet giants is intensifying, with multiple business lines integrating and collaborating. AI empowerment is expected to drive performance and valuation. The demand for AI cloud services is anticipated to continue growing, supported by the rapid growth of domestic AI chips. Recommended stocks include Alibaba-W, Baidu Group-SW, and Pinduoduo, with Tencent Holdings as a beneficiary [5][41] - The Moltbot, an AI agent, is gaining attention as a significant breakthrough in the AI agent sector. It is designed to execute practical tasks and is expected to create new opportunities in the AI infrastructure layer. Cloudflare is highlighted as a key observation target due to its leading position in the market [6][20][23] Summary by Sections Internet Sector - The competition for AI traffic entry is increasing, with AI empowerment potentially becoming a key driver for performance and valuation. The demand for AI cloud services is expected to validate continuously, and the growth of domestic AI chips is rapid. Recommended stocks include Alibaba-W, Baidu Group-SW, and Pinduoduo, with Tencent Holdings as a beneficiary. The second-hand housing market in core cities is showing a downward trend in listings, with Beike-W recommended [5][13][41] AI Sector - Moltbot is emerging as a significant breakthrough in the AI agent space, characterized by its ability to execute practical tasks. It has gained popularity in the open-source community and is expected to create positive industry opportunities in 2026. Cloudflare is positioned as a leading beneficiary in this sector due to its robust infrastructure and market presence [6][20][22][23] Weekly Data Update - The Hang Seng Index increased by 2.4%, outperforming major global markets. The real estate sector showed significant gains, with a 6.11% increase in the Hang Seng real estate index [31][32]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The competition for AI traffic entry among internet giants is intensifying, with multiple business lines integrating and collaborating. AI empowerment is expected to drive performance and valuation. The demand for AI cloud services is anticipated to continue growing, supported by the rapid growth of domestic AI chips. Recommended stocks include Alibaba-W, Baidu Group-SW, and Pinduoduo, with Tencent Holdings as a beneficiary [5][41]. - The Moltbot, a significant breakthrough in the AI Agent sector, is gaining market attention. It is positioned as a personal AI assistant capable of executing real tasks, with features such as local deployment and persistent memory. The AI infrastructure layer, particularly the AI gateway, is expected to benefit from this trend, with Cloudflare identified as a key observation target due to its leading position in the market [6][20][23]. Summary by Sections Internet Sector - The competition for AI traffic entry is intensifying among internet giants, with AI empowerment likely to become a key driver for performance and valuation. The demand for AI cloud services is expected to validate continuously, and the rapid growth of domestic AI chips is notable. Recommended stocks include Alibaba-W, Baidu Group-SW, and Pinduoduo, with Tencent Holdings as a beneficiary. The second-hand housing market in core cities is showing a downward trend in listings, with Beike-W recommended [5][13][41]. AI Sector - The Moltbot is emerging as a significant player in the AI Agent market, characterized by its ability to perform real tasks. It has gained substantial attention since its GitHub release, with over 9,000 stars. The technology used is not groundbreaking, but it effectively presents concepts like Agent and skills. The AI infrastructure layer, particularly the AI gateway, is expected to benefit from this trend, with Cloudflare identified as a leading observation target due to its extensive network and security capabilities [20][22][23]. Weekly Data Update - The Hang Seng Index increased by 2.4%, outperforming major global markets. The real estate sector saw significant gains, with the Hang Seng real estate index rising by 6.11% [31][32].

Core Insights - The article highlights the rapid development and commercialization of autonomous driving technology in Abu Dhabi, driven primarily by Chinese companies [5][19]. - Chinese firms are establishing a significant presence in Abu Dhabi's autonomous driving sector, with a focus on creating a comprehensive ecosystem for technology and business operations [12][24]. Group 1: Chinese Companies' Involvement - Chinese companies, including WeRide and Baidu, have successfully launched the world's first fully autonomous taxi service integrated with Uber in Abu Dhabi [4][7]. - The autonomous driving initiative in Abu Dhabi is a result of years of collaboration between Chinese enterprises and the local government, leading to the issuance of the first autonomous driving road test license in the UAE [5][6]. - By November 2025, the average daily mileage of test vehicles from Baidu's "LuoBo Kuaipao" service exceeded 200 kilometers, maintaining a zero-accident rate without human intervention [5][6]. Group 2: Government Support and Market Structure - The Abu Dhabi government has adopted a proactive role in supporting autonomous driving, creating a unique model that integrates regulatory bodies, private sectors, and academia to facilitate business growth [13][14]. - Achieving profitability for autonomous taxi operations in Abu Dhabi requires only 200 vehicles, significantly lower than the thousands needed in other markets, due to favorable market conditions such as short average trip distances and high fare rates [12][14]. - The local population structure, with a high percentage of expatriates, minimizes resistance to job displacement concerns associated with autonomous driving technology [15][18]. Group 3: Strategic Goals and Future Prospects - Abu Dhabi's push for autonomous driving is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on oil and develop a knowledge-based economy, with significant investments planned in AI and autonomous technologies [19][20]. - The UAE aims for AI to contribute 335 billion dirhams (approximately 633.6 billion RMB) to its GDP by 2031, with autonomous driving identified as a key area for growth [19][20]. - The autonomous driving market in the UAE is projected to reach $2.73 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.2% [19].

Core Viewpoint - The report from Daiwa highlights that Suoteng Juchuang is increasingly well-positioned for the commercialization of L4 autonomous driving technology, driven by its SPAD-based 520-line digital lidar (EM4) and the industry's first mass-produced solid-state blind spot lidar (E1) [1] Group 1: Product and Market Position - Suoteng Juchuang's 520-line lidar is gaining popularity among Robotaxi operators, with over 200,000 orders for unmanned delivery vehicles [1] - The company is expected to benefit from solid business progress with Robotaxi operators and unmanned delivery vehicle operators [1] Group 2: Financial Projections - Daiwa maintains a "Buy" rating for the stock and raises the 12-month target price from HKD 56 to HKD 60 based on the price-to-sales ratio [1] - Revenue forecasts for the next two years have been increased by 8% to 12%, with the non-ADAS lidar shipment forecast for this year raised from 450,000 units to 746,600 units [1] - The 2027 shipment forecast has also been adjusted from 650,000 units to 1,200,000 units [1]

Core Insights - The V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) market in China is experiencing a significant growth in the number of vehicles equipped with this technology, but it still lags behind the adoption of 5G technology, which has seen a much higher penetration rate [2][3] - The contribution of joint venture brands to V2X is substantial, while domestic brands are focusing more on 5G technology [2] - The V2X market is currently facing challenges, indicating a phase of stagnation despite previous hype [2][7] V2X Market Performance - In the first eleven months of 2025, the delivery of passenger cars equipped with V2X reached 662,300 units, marking a year-on-year increase of 59.67%, with a penetration rate of 3.20% [2] - In contrast, 5G-equipped vehicles delivered 5,619,000 units during the same period, showing a year-on-year growth of 91.09% and a penetration rate of 27.14% [2] - Joint venture brands accounted for 77.50% of V2X contributions, while domestic brands contributed 73.21% to 5G installations [2] Challenges in V2X Development - The V2X market is hindered by unclear business models and difficulties in achieving investment returns, leading to slow development [7][8] - The lack of a unified standard for "vehicle-road-cloud integration" complicates investment and operational models [8][10] - The current V2X applications face issues such as fragmented scenarios and low maturity, which restrict market advancement [8] Advances in Single Vehicle Intelligence - The rapid development of single vehicle intelligence is attributed to technological advancements and cost reductions, with significant improvements in hardware and software capabilities [4][5] - The penetration of automated navigation systems (NOA) in urban settings is increasing, with 3.129 million vehicles equipped with this feature by November 2025, representing a 15.1% penetration rate [5] - The cost of key technologies, such as LiDAR, has significantly decreased, facilitating broader adoption [6] Future Directions for V2X - Industry experts suggest that the current challenges in V2X are not purely technical but stem from a lack of ecosystem participation [9] - There is a need for collaboration between single vehicle intelligence and V2X to enhance the overall driving experience and address specific scenarios [9][10] - Government involvement is crucial for advancing infrastructure and developing diverse business models to stimulate market activity [10]

Core Insights - Nanshan District is set to become the first district in China to surpass a GDP of 1 trillion yuan by 2025, contributing over 25% of Shenzhen's economic output with less than 10% of its land area [5][6] - The district's economic growth is characterized by a balanced approach involving investment, consumption, and exports, which collectively form a "stability triangle" against economic fluctuations [5][6] Economic Performance - Nanshan's GDP growth during the 14th Five-Year Plan period is projected to exceed 5.8% annually, with the district achieving 12 economic indicators ranked first in Shenzhen [5][6] - The total investment in projects signed in Nanshan for 2025 is expected to exceed 150 billion yuan, accounting for nearly 20% of Shenzhen's global investment conference total [6] Industrial Structure - Strategic emerging industries now account for 60% of Nanshan's GDP, showcasing a robust industrial structure [7][9] - The district hosts over 200 robotics companies, forming a collaborative ecosystem that enhances innovation and productivity [7][9] Innovation Ecosystem - Nanshan's innovation is driven by a unique ecosystem where large enterprises, SMEs, and innovative startups coexist, fostering a strong internal growth dynamic [8][10] - The district's R&D intensity has reached 7.87%, nearly three times the national average, with a high local conversion rate of R&D results exceeding 60% [9][10] Future Growth Areas - Nanshan is focusing on three future growth areas: low-altitude economy, embodied intelligence, and synthetic biology, aiming to cultivate new economic engines for the next decade [14] - The establishment of the Guangdong Provincial Laboratory for embodied intelligence and the development of low-altitude economic zones are part of Nanshan's strategic initiatives [14] Land Utilization and Development - Nanshan is leveraging limited land resources through innovative projects like the "industrial building up" model, which integrates manufacturing and R&D vertically [12] - The district's GDP per square kilometer is projected to reach 54 billion yuan by 2025, significantly higher than global benchmarks such as Silicon Valley and Singapore [12]

Core Insights - The article discusses the future of AI and its implications for investment opportunities, emphasizing that the current technological explosion is just the beginning of a significant societal transformation [4]. - It highlights that while the U.S. has led the AI technology in the first half of the cycle, China is expected to gain an advantage in the latter half, particularly through the integration of AI with hardware [4]. - The competition between the U.S. and China in AI will ultimately hinge on two critical factors: energy and data, with the nation that secures a long-term advantage in these areas likely to emerge victorious [4]. Group 1: AI Development and Investment Logic - The current AI wave is unprecedented, with four major historical peaks, including breakthroughs in facial recognition, AlphaGo, AI in drug discovery, and the rise of large models [7][10]. - The article outlines a clear pattern where each AI breakthrough coincides with structural changes in relevant industries, leading to significant investment opportunities [10]. - The investment logic in the AI era will shift from a focus on technological innovation to practical applications that generate revenue, particularly in the latter half of the technology cycle [23][28]. Group 2: China's Strategic Opportunities in AI - AI combined with hardware presents a strategic opportunity for China, leveraging its manufacturing capabilities to achieve industrial transformation and upgrades [4][38]. - The article emphasizes that China's strong supply chain and technological advancements in sensors, chips, and algorithms position it well to capitalize on AI applications [40][44]. - The development of AI hardware is seen as a critical area for China, with the potential for significant advancements in various industries through the integration of AI and manufacturing [38][46]. Group 3: Macro Outlook for 2026 - The article predicts a strategic window for China as the U.S. reduces its military presence globally, allowing China to enhance its international influence and pursue international business opportunities [52][54]. - It discusses the potential for the Chinese yuan to appreciate, driven by a shift in the structure of foreign trade towards high-value products, although it will not experience a dramatic increase [55][56]. - The competition between the U.S. and China will increasingly focus on data governance, with the nation that effectively manages and utilizes data likely to gain a competitive edge in the long term [62][68].